Pols

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #ffffff;">Known as Land of the Midnight Sun, Norway is a Nordic country also known for its rich culture of dance and music. The Nordic countries also include Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. These countries share a common legacy of folk dance and music. Most of its dance forms include the Polska from Sweden and the Pols and Springar from Norway. Similar to the Swedish Polska dance, the Pols is a gift from the Norwegian valleys in the eastern part of the hilly country. A typical couple dance, the Pols differs from the Polska in its rhythm, style, energy and area of performance. These are the common regional dance forms which developed before the 19th century. Let us find out more about the Pols dance in detail.</p>
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Keisabadi Dance

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #ff5421">The state of Odisha in India is well known for its classical dance and music traditions. Starting as random movements and culminating in an organised form, a folk dance is always a bonded with spirituality. Keisabadi is one such dance form from the state of Odisha. This presentation depicts the traditional love story of Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. An all– male dance, it is performed with 2 –feet sticks as props. From bordering the mischievous to being traditional, this dance form enthrals the audience. Keisabadi is a popular local dance from the Sambalpur district of Odisha. Nritya, Nritta and Natya are its main elements. Let us learn more about Keisabadi, the celebration of love and joy.</p>
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Kabuki

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #ff8b68;">Drama and histrionic define the Kabuki dance form, which is native to Japan. In the ancient Edo–period ranging from 1600–1868, drama and theatre were the prominent avenues of entertainment. Noh, Bunraku and Kabuki were the three important streams of presentation. Out of these, Kabuki was the most spectacular and loud with colourful costumes and garish makeup. Dramatic nuances were accompanied by music and mime. Underlying themes of the dramatization were the Buddhist and Confucian school of thought. Over a period of time, performers had changed from women to men impersonating as women. The art of performing Kabuki in various styles continued with the families of the actors. Today, modern troupes are formed and trained to perform the Kabuki style. The enactment of the Edo–period classical Kabuki is being kept alive by merging it with modern techniques. Kabuki has been designated as a masterpiece by the UNESCO in 2005. Let us learn more about this dance.</p>
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