Indian Dance

Dance in India

Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country.

Dance

Dance is an art form, consisting of sequences of body movements with aesthetic and often symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements or by its historical period or place of origin. Dance is typically performed with musical accompaniment, and sometimes with the dancer simultaneously using a musical instrument themselves.

indian

Noun

1. Alternative letter-case form of Indian (“indigene”).

Adjective

1. Alternative letter-case form of Indian (“indigenous”).

dance

Noun

1. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
2. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.

Verb

1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
2. To leap or move lightly and rapidly.