Folk Dance of Bengal
BAUL DANCE Folk dances differ from classical dances in many ways. The tempo, rhythm and gestures of classical dances are complex. However , folk dances are simple and spontaneous. Folk dances are performed singly or in groups. Group dances are common or collective thinking. Singing is an essential part of these dances. Although the dancers themselves sing of another group. In this blog I am going to tell you about the famous folk dance of Bengal that is BAUL . BAUL DANCE forms part of the religious rites of bauls. BAUL songs are spiritual in theme and while singing these songs, bauls at one stage start dancing in ecstasy. They hold an EKTARA in their right hand. Some wear ghubur ( a string of bells ) round their hand. Usually BAUL dances are performed by individuals, but at times they also perform duets or group dances at their AKHDA . Though while dancing bauls shake their heads and locks of hair, or twirl around and move their arms and feet, there are no ritualised gestures. T...