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DANCE FORMS OF PUNJAB

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BHANGRA
BHANGRA
If you have ever been to Punjab or not, you
must have heard about Bhangra. Bhangra is
the most famous dance form in Punjab and
across the world. Wherever Punjabi's reside
they have carried their trademark dancing
style with them. Bhangra is one of the
oldest & most traditional Punjabi dance
forms originated in the Majha area of
Punjab

3.
GIDDHA
GIDDHA
It is also a popular dance form among the
women of Punjab. This dance form is
derived from the ancient dance form
regarded as ring dance. It displays the
vigour and vitality of Punjabi's women. It is
an immensely colourful dance form where a
group of women wear colour traditional
Punjabi dresses and dance together. While
performing the Giddha "Boli" or " Boliya"
is being sung to utilize emotions.

4.
JAGGO
JAGGO
The meaning of Jaago is waking up.
This dance form is usually performed at
weddings in Punjab. A group of girls
dances through the street while
carrying a pot decorated with lightened
candles and singing Jaagu songs. The
songs are full of fun, mockery, and are
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GATKA DANCE
GATKA DANCE
Gatka dance is also hugely popular across
Punjab. This dance form has elements of
martial arts and it requires a lot of training
to perform this dance form. Two guys, each
carrying colourful staves, dance around
each other in unison with the drums and tap
their sticks together.

6.
DANCE FORMS OF ANDHRA
PRADESH

7.
KUCHIPUDI
KUCHIPUDI
Kuchipudi is an eminent dance form that
originated in Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is
not only a dance, but a fine amalgamation of
dance, gestures, speech and song. A
Kuchipudi dancer is required to be well
versed in dancing, acting, music, various
languages and texts. In the 17th century,
Siddhendra Yogi started this dance during the
'bhakti' movement.

8.
BURRAKATHA
BURRAKATHA
Burrakatha is a special folk dance of the state.
Earlier known as Jangam Katha, it observes
tales from the Indian Mythology. In the
performance, the main artist narrates a story,
plays music and dance on the tunes. The co-
artists beat drums and speak to him, enriching
certain events in the story.

9.
VEERNATYAM
VEERNATYAM
Veeranatyam refers to the dance of Lord
Shiva that was performed when the Lord got
enraged with Sati's death and humiliation.
Veeranatyam is also known as the Dance of
Destruction. This dance is still practiced by
people of Veeramusti community, who claim
to be descendants of Veerabhadra.

10.
DAPPU
DAPPU
Dappu is a lively dance form that started in
Nizamabad District. The dancers wear
colorful dresses and dance to the musical
tunes of cymbals, tabla and harmonium. In
Dappu, the themes are usually based on the
mythological stories.