Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Dandiya Raas From Gujarat


Dandiya Raas is a simple, rhythmic dance performed by young people moving around a circle in masured steps to the beat of Dandiya or sticks that they carry in their hands. The rhythm is maintained by the clacking sticks, with clapping hands keeping pace. The Dandiya Raas is performed with traditional songs and folk tunes to the beat of the Dhol and the wind instrument Shehnai.
You can get more information about this dance here.

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