Our Classical and Folk Dances
The dance which is composed based on a particular religion usually using an established form and supposed not to be played on electric instruments. Classical music is generally considered to be serious and to have a lasting value. This note has information on classical and folk dances of Nepal like Dhan, Chandi, Guna etc.
Summary
The dance which is composed based on a particular religion usually using an established form and supposed not to be played on electric instruments. Classical music is generally considered to be serious and to have a lasting value. This note has information on classical and folk dances of Nepal like Dhan, Chandi, Guna etc.
Things to Remember
- Classical dance is composed of particular religion and supposed not to be played on electric instruments.
- Classical dance is based on the description of classical songs or music.
- Classical dance requires particular steps for particular dance
- Classical dance needs special costume according to nature and requirement
- Folk Dance is traditional dance performed in a particular area or country with folk music and song
- Folk Dance is based on the folk culture of any caste and belongs to particular tribes
- Folk Dance is completely free in style and body movements
- Folk Dance is costumes of particular community becomes costumes of folk dance
- Some of the classical and folk dances of Nepal are Dhan nach, Chandi nach, Dandi dance/Phagu dance, Gauna dance, Deuda dance, Hanuman dance, etc
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Our Classical and Folk Dances
Classical Dance
The dance which is composed based on a particular religion usually using an established form and supposed not to be played on electric instruments. Classical music is generally considered to be serious and to have a lasting value.
Differences between classical dance and folk dance
Classical dance | Folk dance |
| 1. It is the dance which is performed with the help of music usually and established form which is believed not to be played on an electronic instrument. | 1. It is the traditional dance which is performed in a particular area or country with the help of folk music and song. |
| 2. It is based on the description of classical songs or music. | 2. It is based on the folk culture of any caste and belong to particular tribes. |
| 3. It requires particular types of steps for a particular dance. | 3. Folk dance is completely free in style and body movements as per the wish of dancers. |
| 4. It needs special costume according to nature and requirement of dance. | 4. The costume of a particular community becomes costumes of folk dance of the community. |
Folk Dances
Dhan Naach:
Dhaan Naach is related to Rai and Limbu community of our country. This dance is performed by holding each other hands and forming a line or circle. Palum, the song on the occasion is sung and danced usually during harvest time of major crops.
Dandi Dance or Phagu Dance:
Phagu dance is related to the Tharus and other communities of central and eastern Nepal. In this dance, dancer strike their sticks and produce rhythmic music. They decorate themselves well that identify their culture and tribe. It is danced during Holi and other auspicious occasions.
Deuda dance:
Mid-western and mostly far-western Nepal is popular for deuda dance. It is danced in a circular manner by touching shoulders between adjacent dancers. Feet move back and forth with the song which is sung by the dancers.
Moondhum dance:
This dance belongs to the kirants and is popular in the eastern hills. Phedangba/phe dangma or religious priests sing it in the desired tune during the dance.
Charita Dance:
This dance belongs to the terai community mostly. It is based on the theme of epics and holy scripts of the Purans. It is danced by symbolizing the themes.
Chyabrung dance:
It is related to the limbu community of eastern Nepal. It is danced to the tune of Chyabrung.
Hopcha dance:
This dance is popular among the Rais of Dhankuta and other eastern hilly districts. It is a traditional dance on auspicious occasions.
Maruni dance:
This dance is popular on eastern hills. Men dress up in Maruni costumes and dance. Themes are humorous as well as religious.
Chandi Naach:
Chandi Naach is performed by Rai or Kirant community. This dance is performed by holding each other's hands and forming a circle and dancing with the beat of the drum. It is danced during Udhauli and Ubhauli parvas. To provide a rhythmic step, Chandi songs like Sund, Dhol and Jhyamta are played.
Gauna dance:
This dance is related to Mithila traditional and is popular in the Janakpur region. This dance is displayed on religious and festival occasions.
Hanuman dance:
This dance is popular in Baglung and neighboring districts. Characters display the acts of Hanuman, the devotee of lord Ram based on the Ramayana.
Measures to preserve or promote classical and folk dances:
i. Public awareness highlighting the importance of classical and folk dances.
ii. Classical and folk dances should be performed on every occasion of community and in every cultural program.
iii. Regional and National classical dance competition should be organized which helps to preserve and promote it.
iv. Different tribes should form communities to preserve and promote their classical dances.
Lesson
Our Traditions, Social Values And Norms
Subject
Social Studies
Grade
Grade 10
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