1. Bring in some variations in the usual Antakshari and Dumb Sharads. Instead of identification of movies, let the participant enact a song or a signature dance step of a famous song.
Step 2: Now start pleating the saree starting from the center of your waist by taking (around 6-7), four inches pleats. Hold all the pleats together firmly. Make sure that all the pleats are of same length. Tuck them at the centre of the waist to your right side.
5. Recipes - Lauki sabji/Halwa, Arbi Sabji, Mysore Bonda, Mysore Pak, Veg Hakka Noodles| 1. Aerial dance refers to a theatrical production performed by dancers who are suspended in the air with the aid of apparatus such as ropes, lengths of cloth known as silks, straps or a trapeze. The difference between this form and a circus act is that in aerial dance artistic focus takes precedence over the virtuosity of the maneuvers. | |
| 2. African dance comprises many traditional and modern dances, with great variation in style and form across the continent. In Africa, dance is closely related to music, mime, storytelling, costume and ritual. | |
| 3. Ballet is a theatrical dance form with a codified technique. It requires strength, resilience, elegance and grace all at once. It may be difficult to master and takes lots of patience and practice to learn. Various styles of Ballet have developed over the years like Ballet d'action (dramatic ballet), Ballet jazz, Comédie-ballets, Neo-classical ballet, Psychological ballets, Rock ballet. | |
| 4. Belly dance, also known as raqs sharqi , is traditionally a solo form for women. Characterized by sinuous, rhythmic hip movements and undulating arms, belly dancing has been popular in cabarets from the 19th century | |
| 5. Brazilian folk dance is found in many different styles in each region of the country, and is often influenced by African dance and cultural traditions. The lively Brazilian samba,and its importance to the annual Carnival, is recognized around the world. | |
6.Break dance, or breakin', is an athletic solo form of dance that originated in the street in the United States. The foundation vocabulary of break dance includes top/up rock, breakdowns, footwork and freezes, as well as acrobatic spins and power moves. Body popping, which involves a series of sharp, fast actions that travel through the body alternating with moments of freeze, creates a robotic effect.
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7. Butoh describes a revolutionary and contemporary performing art form that developed in Japan during the 1950s and 1960s in the aftermath of World War II.
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 | 8. Capoeira is a stylized martial art dance from Brazil, characterized by acrobatic fighting maneuvers and athletic dance steps. It is designated as a national sport in Brazil, where it is taught in schools and performed as a contest between combatants. Once only performed by men, now women also dance capoeira. |
| 9. Cha Cha Cha is an American dance of Cuban origin. Cha-Cha is a happy, carefree, cheeky, party-time dance which is danced to the music of same name | |
10. Chinese dance can be divided into two major styles: minjian wudao (folk dance) and gudian wudao (classical dance). In folk dances, the inclusion of theatrical elements such as mime and drama often depict a short plot. The colors, the music and the costumes are all beautifully enhanced through the art of traditional Chinese dancing. Years of training, discipline and a commitment to their craft are required to achieve the excellence A third style of Chinese dance is minzu wuju (national dance drama)
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11. Contact Improvisation or Contact improv as it is commonly called is a movement form where two people dance together in physical contact, using their weight and the momentum of the movement to allow the dance to unfold improvisationally. Contact improvisation is a relaxing and gentle way to relieve stress, gently develop strength and flexibility.
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12. Flamenco dance originally developed from the cante or songs of Andalucia, Spain that expressed the blessings and hardships of everyday life. Flamenco dance is characterized by highly nuanced, percussive footwork, a straight spine with at times an arch in the upper back, and arms held in long curves that frame the body. It conveys strength and, simultaneously, tenderness, urgency, pride and resilience.
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| 14. Hip hop dance originated on the streets of New York City among young Hispanic and African-American men during the late 1960s as part of the hip hop culture of rap, scratch music and graffiti art. Break dance is the most common style of this constantly evolving dance form. A newer development that came out of Los Angeles is the freestyle, high energy and confrontational krumping, in which the dancers sometimes use physical contact and weight sharing. | |
| 13. Jazz Dance was developed in the United States by African-Americans in the early part of the 20th century. Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance | |
 | 15. Jive is one of the five International Latin dances and is the faster version of the swing. Jive is a very happy, boppy, energetic dance, with plenty of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips. It incorporates lots of kicks and flicks, even twirling of the woman, and doesn't move around the dance floor like other dances. Although Jive dancers may appear to be moving their feet haphazardly in every direction, the feet are actually well-controlled under the body with the knees close together. Common Jargon - Rock step, chasse |
 | 16. Mambo is one of the most popular forms of Latin dance. Although it has some similarities to salsa dancing, it is a distinct dance form with its own steps and rhythms. Mambo literally means "shake it!" and, in this dance, you do just that. Mambo is a partner dance characterized by a series of rocking foot steps. The steps are simple, and they allow you to swivel your hips from side to side. Mambo for men is all about being confident and leading your partner. Mambo for women requires the woman to follow the man's steps and mirror his footwork |
 | 18. Salsa is a lively, fiery and enjoyable dance that is really easy to get the basics of. In essence, Salsa is no more than a front and back step with your partner with a sway to it . It's largely a partner dance, but with many fancy "shines" that can be thrown in individually. |
 | 19. Swing is actually a whole family of dances, all of which evolved from the original swing dance, the "Lindy hop" of the 1920s. Since then, more than 40 different versions have been documented, most of them set to that great, big band sound. The most common swing dance in competitions is the "East Coast swing," a style developed in the years after World War II. With its free-wheeling style and adaptability to new kinds of music, swing has never gone out of style |
20. Tanztheater (German, "dance theatre") is dance set in a dramatic situation, which may include dialogue. This style developed out of the earlier German form ausdruckstanz (expressive dance) originated by Mary Wigman. Today, tanztheater is synonymous with the work of choreographer Pina Bausch.
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 | 21. Tango One of the most fascinating of all dances, the tango is a sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America in the early twentieth century. Tango is usually performed by a man and a woman, expressing an element of romance in their synchronized movements. |
22.Tap dance was first seen in the United States in the late 19th century. The name comes from the tapping sound made when the small metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard floor. This lively, rhythmic tapping makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musician. In its solo form, tap dance often includes an improvised section that might be compared to a solo taken by a jazz drummer. Individual tap dancers are recognized for having their own distinct voice or tapping style.
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 | 23. Ukrainian dance is often described as energetic, fast-paced, and entertaining, and along with traditional Easter eggs (pysanky), it is a characteristic example of Ukrainian culture. Men competitively improvise high leaps and squatting kicks, while women dance lyrical, graceful steps. |
 | 24. Waltz is the oldest of the ballroom dances. Waltz is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise & fall. Graceful and elegant, Waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly. At 28-30 measures per minute, the tempo is slow at best, but the expressive quality of the music often invites very powerful and dynamic movement from dancers. |
 | 25.Fandango dance style is one of the main dances in Portugal. It involves the tapping of the feet and quick changes of the position. This is a folk dance, which has its origins in Southern Spain. Fandango is a lively couples dance, usually in triple metre, traditionally accompanied by guitars and castanets or hand-clapping ("palmas" in Spanish and Portuguese) |
