Rajasthani Kalbelia Dance Group| Kalbelia Dancers

Origin of Kalbelia dance

The Kalbelia is a famous dance of rajasthan.Kalbelia community is the nomadic tribe of Rajasthan.  In this community their occupation of trading snake venom and catching snake has given them with the title of Jogira, Sapera or Jogi.

In early days, the Kalbelia men used to carry cobras in cane baskets and move from door to door. Their women however, used to accompany them while dancing, singing and earning a livelihood from their beautiful performances. It was from there that the Kalbelia Dance came into picture.

Kalbelia Dance is usually performed to celebrate a happy occasion. However, special traditional dances are performed during Holi.

Folk songs and dance performances

This dance is not only a dance form but it is the matter of pride for them. The Kalbelia women enjoys their performance  while men accompany them with musical instruments specially ‘Poongi”. The songs and dances form part of an oral tradition which is inherited by generations to generations. 

The women of Kalbelia tribe, twist, sway and spin to the music played by their male partner. The moves made by them replicates that of the serpent. 

The pace of the dance gradually increases with time and presents a sight to behold. While the women master in the art of dancing, the men play the musical instruments skillfully. A number of traditional instruments are played like dholak, khanjari, sarangi and most importantly the poongi or the ‘been’. 

The dance costume
The Kalbelia dancers wear traditional dresses of their tribe when they are performing. The performers wear an Angrakhi on their upper body whose sleeves can either be half length or full length while their head is covered by an Odhani. They also wear a Lehenga or a Ghagra which has a wide circumference. The whole dress is essentially black in colour with red decorative laces. It also features a lot of colourful patters and designs along with mirror work that help the dancer attract the attention of the audience.

The famous dance songs of Rajasthan
Dance is a performing of art consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has its value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture.Rajasthani dance is famous in everywhere.Everybody likes and enjoyed Rajasthani dance and songs.When Rajasthani songs are playing ,everybody starts dance.There are many Rajasthani songs.

• Kesariya Balam 
• O Mhari Ghoomar Che Nakhrali
• Oh Kesario Hazari Gul Ro Phool
• Maro Assi Kali Ko Ghagro
• Kesariya Balam Aao Ni
• Padharoo Ni Moray Desh
• Kaliyo kud padiyo mele me
• Ara ra ra ra

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