Dance, as an art form gravitates around using shared space in the most pleasing way (and to the right tunes of course). This year took a huge toll on all the global art forms as a whole and while these artists have utilised social distancing in the best way possible, it is not upto us to support content creators and artists. For we shall never forget, that when the going got incredibly tough, we found our respite in many art forms.

Well then, let us begin our discovery then, shall we? It is remarkable and noteworthy how we, as Indians have managed to adopt the western cultures while maintaining a deep love for our own. On 30th October, popular vlogger/dancer/musician Sejal Kumar released a dance
cover to ‘Take you dancing’ by Jason Derulo. The duo consisting of Sejal herself and the choreographer Chandni Srivastava delivered their best in this beautifully filmed two-minute clip.

A few weeks before that on the 15th, dancer Nicole Concessao released a fun dance cover of ‘Banthan Chali’ featuring popular actress Mithila Palkar, both of them put on an unforgettable show full of energy in this one and a half minute clip.

On the very same day, Unnati Malharkar released a fantastic performance featuring Utkarsh Chaturvedi and herself to the song ‘Befikar’ by Tanzeel Khan ft. Aashna Hegde. The duo all-but encaptures your senses through their expressive movement, and fun moves. Needless to say, the month of October has been kind to us in terms of the abundant talent in the Indian Webspace.

I am reminded of a famous quote by Albus Dumbledore when he said , “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light”. So what’s keeping you? Get moving and get ahead! Everybody is talented in ways only special to them! Happy Dancing.

If you’re feeling entrapped and sequestered in the same old place with nowhere to go and an overwhelming urge to just let loose, we’ve got just the right thing to lift your spirits up and make your body move! Know that there are always ways to enlighten your days and what better way to do that than diving into the catchy beats of regional Indian dance covers. We hope you enjoy watching these selections.

Our first selection was uploaded on October 6th by Ozzy Talkies, it is a spectacular dance performance by Diya Krishna and Vaishnav Harichandran to the tunes of the famous song ‘Chellama’. With bright outfits, groovy moves and a lighthearted yet cinematic feel; this four-minute cover is perfect to watch and follow alongside your family. It is no wonder that this video is now 200k views short of a million!

The next two covers are exactly what you need if you’re longing for that signature regional entertaining feel. Sometimes, just seeing other people being in their element is enough to make us feel a little better about ourselves. On 2nd October, Manas Subiksha Dream Media uploaded a video of their dance performance to the number ‘Kaatu Payale’. Using a very aesthetically pleasing location and explosive choreography, this duo seem like they’re straight out of a feature film.

Just a day before them, Kittamma released their own flowy interpretation of the song ‘Kaatuka Kanule’ from the movie ‘Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra’. Incorporating some classical elements into some familiar mainstream movements seemed like a walk on cake for these girls as they exhibit their never ending talent!

Sometimes the right kind of music puppeteers our body into expressive movement and we allow ourselves to let loose in the ebbs and flows of living. That is the joy of dancing; to bare your soul and say all that you’ve wanted to say with just your body is an art often called sacred. 21-year old Jainil Mehta, a fine-arts student at the University of Southern California has mastered this movement from the age of five. He is one of those rare people who know their purpose in life from a very young age. If you think his story is rare, then his talent is truly the only one of his kind.

At 5 years old, a young Jainil knew that dancing was the only thing which made him ‘secure’. He spent his days dabbling his feet in all the pools of creativity; he sketched, he painted and he danced while maintaining a brilliant academic record. In eighth grade, his iron-clad passion was often mistaken for naivety but he remained absolutely true to himself and danced his way into success. Having trained professionally in RAD Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Indian classical and Indian folk, he realised that the world of creativity is a vast ocean and he would have to reinvent himself wave-by-wave.

There is an abject sense of disapproval while pursuing arts, but somehow in the darkest of times we all turn to art for comfort, Jainil’s sense of self was so strong that he realised that his parents weren’t against the profession but were just concerned about the stability. This is where he tells us to not worry, as long as you are utterly devoted to your craft, amazing avenues will open up for you when you least expect them to!

But beware! The path to passions is gravelly, itchy and exhausting. Any field which requires a certain amount of self-expression presents a very unique predicament. It is the never-ending battle between self-expression and people-pleasing. Jainil too has borne the brunt of it; in the realm of social media, the balance between giving the people what they want while putting your heart on the platter is a precarious one. Jainil tells us to never give up creating. Even when the body takes a toll, or creative blocks emerge out of nowhere, one must never lose touch with the things that fuel us.

At the core of his passion, is a realistic motto of not only dreaming big but training hard and pushing the upper limit of your abilities. It is a well-known fact that it is difficult to earn a steady keep in the field of arts, that is why Metha says that it is important to keep doing something you have never done before and making yourself indispensable. After just a quick glance at his Instagram, one is left entranced and hungry for even more. I instantly felt myself correcting my posture and pointing my toes. In just 21 years, he has taught and learnt extensively, he is a true proponent of the fact that life should be large and not just long. “The journey from a student to a teacher is always a full circle,” he said. In his own words, keep doing what you love and rid yourself of what society may think of you. Keep dancing!

Music sets in rhythm in the songs of our hearts and when it’s regional music the rhythms outside know the exact strings of heart to create the perfect melody inside. Accompanied with the tunes of music when dance plays it’s charm, the fun is multiplied. Regional music helps us connect more the small world that surrounds us and no wonder regional music is more emotive. The home like dialect of regional music accompanied by dance that fits it’s rhythms is surely a treat.

Here we are with some dance covers on regional music for you to enjoy the bliss of music in your own language.

The graceful dance cover to the tunes of song Vethikkalu Vellaripravu featuring Riddhima Jilsu is surely to give you a beautiful reprise. Poise of the dance performance is accompanies that of the song. The cinematography and editing of the dance video adds extra stars to the performance. Watch out the mesmerising performance and let your soul dance along.

AnuRagerZ’s recent cover of the song Chellamma choreographed and danced by Anupriya also featuring Roshni Pradeep is filled with the energy that matches the energy upheld by the song. The performance starts with a smooth beginning complementing the song and moves energetically towards the end. Check out the dance cover below.

During these times when everything is at rest and everyday seems like a holiday for most of us leisure activities are getting dissolved and boring as well. Today, we bring to you these amazing dance covers by graceful artists which will keep you entertained while staying at home. Remember an artist never takes a break.

Manpreet Toor is a well-known dance artist and trainer with uniquely beautiful dance. She organizes online dance workshops on various dance genres. A dance enthusiast must give these online workshops a try during these times. Also check out her latest Palki dance workshop glimpse below.

Ananya is a budding dance artist with plethora of talent. Her recent upload on dance cover of “Barso re megha” invokes grace. The energetic yet delicate dance performance is a fusion of classical dance with a Bollywood song. If you’re an admirer of fusion dance click the below and check out Ananya’s video.

For some dance, apart from being an art, is a sort of therapy for achieving inner calm, Kalpita Kachroo is one such artist. Her recent dance cover on the song “In Lamho Ke daaman mein” incites a similar sense of tranquility with her peace attaining and soothing performance.

Last in this list is Pooja and Aparna’s dance cover on the song “Ranjhana”. The zestful performance of these enthusiastic and talented dancers is worth your time. The vivacious performance would keep you entertained and make your heart and body sway along with it.