West Indian Dances have rich traditions and present magnificent forms, styles and exclusivity.West Indian Dances are detailed and rich in style and its appearance is set in the traditional pattern. The folk dances of the western region however, have their beginning in the rural village and at present they are equal to the culture of the Indian masses.
Different West Indian Dances
Following are the Different West Indian Dances:
Dandiya Dance: Among the vibrant West Indian Dances, ‘Dandiya’ is one of the mesmerizing folk dances of Gujarat which has earned recognition from all over the country as well as abroad for its rhythmic tunes and captivating movements.
Garba Dance: The Garba Dance is immensely popular in Gujarat. It is performed as an honour of Mother Divine, the goddess ‘Kali’ or ‘Durga’ who is sacred in Gujarat as ‘Amba Mata’ or ‘Mataji’.
Garbi Dance: It is a dance by men only. It is performed around a photo or a statue of the Goddess with a lighted lamp or a small basket containing earth (soil) and developed grains, called a ‘jawara’.
Lavani Dance: ‘Lavani’ dance is presented for male audiences. The ‘Lavani’ dance deal with varied topics, like politics, religion, and society.
Lezim Dance: ‘Lezim’ dance is presented during the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’
festival. The activities of ‘Lezim’ dance look like movements of
martial art in source. A variety of formations are created in the dance.
Sometimes this dance is accompanied by a ‘dhol’ (drum).
Fugdi Dance: ‘Fugdi’ is an art form that can be traced to the primeval cultural traditions of Goa.
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