Folk Dances of India Theory

Paper Code: 
24DFD231
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop a strong base of Hindustani Music, raags and notations.

6.00
Unit I: 
INTRODUCTION TO FOLK DANCE

• Definition of Folk Dance and classical Dance: Their types, similarities, and differences.

6.00
Unit II: 
INSTRUMENTS &COSTUMES USED IN FOLK DANCES OF INDIA

• Traditional music of folk dance of Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern states of India
• Traditional costume of folk dance of Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern states of India

6.00
Unit III: 
FOLK DANCES OF RAJASTHAN

• Traditional, Seasonal, Devotional
• Ghoomar, Kalbelia, TerahTaali, Chirmi, Panihari, Gair, Bhavai etc.

6.00
Unit IV: 
FOLK DANCE OF NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN STATES OF INDIA

• Dogra, Bihu, Giddha
• Thayyam, Bhuta Kola

6.00
Unit V: 
FOLK DANCE OF EASTERN AND WESTERN STATES OF INDIA

• Hozagiri, Kajri
• Kohli, Lavni

Essential Readings: 

1. Kathak Nritya Shastra, Dr. Geeta Raghuvir
2. Folk Dances of India, Romila Chawla
3. Tradition of Indian Folk Dance, Kapila Vatsyayan

References: 

1. Folklore of Gujarat, Hasu Yagnik and N. M. Kansara
2. Folk Dances of India, Aarohi Walia Cheema

e-Resources
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzBMBfHfIT
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwQLVC-Rb4M&t=94s
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA-A1YwA8j

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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