India is home to diverse cultures. From these diverse cultures are born the rich art forms that define our nation’s cultural heritage. Indian folk dance is one such art form that reflects the culture of a region. Like every other art form, folk dance also conveys the vigor and energy of our culture. Today, we live in a globalized world where Western ideas take the center stage. In such a world, we sometimes yearn to taste our culture. We can never completely forget the roots that tie us to our homeland. Even when we forget, we have our very own art forms that remind us of our roots. The diversity of our country has gifted us with many art forms that will never lose their luster. Here we bring you Indian folk dance covers from different parts of India.
Bidipta Sharma
Bidipta Sharma taps her feet to the song ‘Monta Re’ from the movie Lootera. This baul-inspired song is composed by Amit Trivedi. It captures the soul of Bengali folk music. Bidipta’s dance cover is a feast to one’s eyes. Her movements and expressions will make you watch the video without taking a glance off the screen. This dance cover video captures her flowy movements against an excellent backdrop. The cinematography of this video also deserves appreciation.
Ankita Pradhan
Ankita Pradhan brings us a Bengali folk dance cover of the song ‘Tapa Tini’ from the movie Belashuru. There are many remarkable elements in Ankita’s performance. The primary one is her flexible movements to the song. Ankita choreographed this lovely performance herself. Folk dances often repeat the same couple of steps innumerable times. But, Ankita gives a set of dynamic steps that are far away from monotonous folk dance routines. She gives a twist to her performance by bringing in her own unique elements to it.
Madhushmitha Paul
Madhushmitha Paul mesmerizes us with her Bihu dance performance to the song ‘Porbote Porbote’. Madhushmitha’s folk dance cover captures the soul of Assam. Dressed in traditional Bihu dance attire, she presents a spectacular performance. Set against the scenic beauty of Assam, this Bihu performance is a slice of Assam’s culture. Madhushmitha’s smiling face throughout the dance performance is striking. She is able to bring a smile to the viewer’s face as well through her performance.
Nrityaa
Nrityaa choreography presents a beautiful Rajasthani folk dance cover. Riya Kushwah and Amrita Singh give a dazzling performance in eye-catching traditional Rajasthani attire. This dance cover is a noteworthy folk dance version of the song ‘Choudhary’. Adding to the vibrancy of the whole video is the location of the performance. The video is shot in what looks like the inside of a fort or palace. The dance, the song, the attire and the location brings you a piece of Rajasthan through this folk dance cover.
Chennai Beats
Chennai Beats bring you a Tamil folk dance cover of the song ‘Mannarkudi Kalakalakka’. Choreographed by Valli Prabhu, this folk dance cover would make you want to dance as well. The movements of both the performers keep up with the peppy beat of the song. The best element in this folk dance video is the energy level of the performers, Valli Prabhu and Shanthi Manchi. Another factor is the absolute sync in their movements. The dynamic choreography coupled with the unmatchable energy of the dancers and the vibrant song makes this folk dance cover a worthy watch.
