dance forms of India

While women continue to dominate the scene, a number of male kathak dancers have been blurring gender lines in the art form since its inception. We pay a tribute to some of the most profound and exceptional kathak exponents.

‘Lavani’ as a dance form dates back to the seventeenth century, but came to prominence only during the Peshwa rule. A genre of folk dance, it deals with subjects like society, religion, and politics, while most songs are erotic and satirical.

Chau is a tribal dance of Bengal that is thriving today, thanks to the foresight of passionate Chau artistes.

What does true freedom mean to you? Is it the freedom to move around freely in the country? Is it freedom to speak up your mind? Or is it to just be yourself? Watch the beautiful video that portrays true freedom through various dance forms with the help of amazing poetry by poetess and aspiring novelist Priyam Redican.