Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

particular region, movie cinema, tourist places etc. These dances are performed
solo, duet and in groups. In these dances people of varied age groups perform
spontaneously in dances of their specific regions. E.g. in Gujarat Dandia or in
Punjabi Bhangra we find thousands of people dancing together to the beat of
regional music.
Solo:
Solo dance is performed by an individual
Duet:
It is performed by two performers .Generally it is done to both genders with their
individual characteristics or identities at the same time.
Group:
We observe large groups of people dancing together to celebrate occasions
Dhimsa(Devi Puja)………………………….…………Andhra Pradesh
Garba………………………………………………………...Gujarat
Bihu…………………………………………………………..Bengal
The Musical instruments we have read about in the previous pages are also used
and are very important in dances.
Types of dances
3.2.2.1 FOLK DANCE
Folk dances evolve from the lives of common people and are performed in
unison. These dances are performed on the occasion of festivals, following rituals
and customs, religious ceremonies, celebration of joys, seasons etc.

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3.2.2.2 CLASSICAL DANCE
The dance form that has a developed,
creative and solid base work is termed
classical. It has a specific style and the skill
has to be learnt from the gurus. The classical
form of dance was performed in temples as
well as in royal courts. The dance in temple
had a religious objective whereas in courts
it was used purely for entertainment. Now
it has moved to the stage for public
performance and in classrooms for systematic learning. Some of the classical
dances are-Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Odissi etc.