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Folk Dances of India Theory [1]

Paper Code: 
25DFD231
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25DFD231

 

Folk Dances of India Theory (Theory)

 

CO1: Develop the concept of the origin of folk dance and its relationship with classical dance.

CO2:  Appraise the students with the different folk music instruments and costumes in India.

CO3: Educate the students on various forms of folk dances prevalent in Rajasthan.

CO4:  Study on the contribution of northern and southern states of India in context of folk dance.

CO5:  Study on the contribution of eastern and western states of India in context of folk dance.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Class

room Lecture

(Theory/ Using

Power Point

Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Class

Presentation.

 

Class

participation,

tutorial

assignments and

presentations,

class tests, C A

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

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

• Koli, Lavni

Essential Readings: 

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: 

Suggested Readings:

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 [2]

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwQLVC-Rb4M&t=94s [3]

             3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA-A1YwA8jA [4]

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [5]

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Links:
[1] https://performingarts.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/folk-dances-india-theory-0
[2] 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-A1YwA8jA
[5] https://performingarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026