Bachata

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #bc615a;">Music adds so much of zeal that our feet start tapping on its own to its rhythm. Such is the beauty of Bachata. Bachata is a form of music of the early 1960s. Unlike the dancing guitar music, Bachata is romantic guitar music. Bachata literally means ‘fun’. Gradually, a new dance step was initiated with the name ‘Bachata’ as the rhythm of its music got accelerated. Though the lilting music and catchy beats narrates a romantic tale, Bachata music is characterized by bitterness and the subsequent dance revolve around themes such as romance, loss and heartbreak. A dance from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean islands, the Bachata dance has been influenced by the Cuban Bolero, the Merengue, Salsa and Cumbia. Bachata is not only fun, but also is said to contribute in lowering the blood pressure, improved concentration and relieved mind and body from stress and tension.</p>
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Baagh Dance

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #faefff;"> Through the arteries of Orissa, all we could see is the living and continuing Indian culture–the temples, caves, mystical monasteries and the folklore. When speaking of Orissa’s elegance, the rhythmic and exotic classical dance is what assumes significance. Traditions, rituals and festivals play a very important role in the cultural lifestyle of Orissa. However, deriving inspiration from the sculptures and the temples, Baagh Naach, a unique dance style of Orissa, has mesmerized many dance connoisseurs since ancient times. A popular folk dance of Orissa, Baagh Dance is also known as the Tiger Dance. The dance is known for its vigorous movements and steps carried out by professional dancers only and are widely enjoyed by many people of Orissa. It is mostly performed during festivals or events or on some special occasions.</p>
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Attan

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #fce5e3;">Various cultures from the past had been promoting their dance forms to the world. For some, it has become an important source of identity. There are different emotions associated with dance. Some define it with joy, some with an art and some with culture. Culture is one of the significant aspects associated with dance. According to a research, unlike the West, which relate dance to fun, joy and enjoyment, the East connects dance to its culture and traditions. Be it a celebration, a ritual or a tradition, it is always expressed in the form of dance. One such example is Attan. A form of dance originated in the Pashtun tribal regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan, Attan stands out as the cultural elegance of Afghanistan. Initially, it was performed by the Afghans in times of war or during celebration and is now considered as the national dance of Afghanistan. Let us find out some more interesting features of the dance.</p>
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