Today, International Dance Day (International Dance Day 2024) is celebrated on 29 April. This day has been dedicated to Georges Noverre, who is called the magician of dance. The reason behind celebrating International Dance Day is to tell people the benefits of dance.
International Dance Day 2024: Know the importance of this day
The purpose of International Dance Day is to tell people about the benefits of dance. Dancing keeps our body healthy and reduces the risk of many diseases. Read More – Kriti Sanon revealed about the failure of films, said – It doesn’t matter anymore…
How did celebrating International Dance Day begin?
International Theater Institute (ITI) started celebrating this day in the year 1982. This day has been dedicated to Georges Noverre, who is called the magician of dance. Georges Noverre was a famous ballet master, who is also known as the Father of Ballet. This day was started to be celebrated as his birthday. He was born on April 29, 1727. This day was first celebrated by the International Theater Institute (ITI) in the year 1982. Since then, International Dance Day is celebrated every year on 29 April. Read More – Kriti Sanon revealed about the failure of films, said – It doesn’t matter anymore…
International Dance Day 2024: Types of classical dance styles
Bharatnatyam- Bharatnatyam of Tamil Nadu is one of the oldest dances. Kathak- Kathak is a special dance of North India. It shows stories from mythology, history and everyday life. Odissi- Odissi is one of the major classical dance forms which originated in the temples of Odisha. Kuchipudi- Originating from Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that combines dance, drama and music. Its roots are in ancient Sanskrit texts like Natya Shastra. Manipuri- Also known as Manipuri Raas Leela, Manipuri is a classical dance form known for its grace, fluid movements and devotion to Lord Krishna. Mohiniyattam- Mohiniyattam is a classical dance of Kerala. The name Mohiniyattam means “dance of Mohini”, the female sorceress incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Kathakali- Kathakali is a unique Indian dance-drama from Kerala. This classical dance is known for its bold make-up and elaborate costumes which can weigh up to 12 kilograms. The translation of the word “Kathakali” is “story-drama”. Sattriya Dance- Sattriya originated in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam in the 16th century. Initially, this dance form was performed only by those living in Vaishnav monasteries, but later it was adopted by other non-monastic artists as well. Chhau-Chhau is a semi-classical Indian folk dance. It involves a blend of martial arts and storytelling. Chhau is taught only to male dancers, but now women in women’s troupes are also learning it.
Make dance a part of your life
There are many benefits of dancing. This keeps you fresh and fit. Therefore, dance must be included in your life. You can burn 534 calories by dancing for 30 minutes every day. Dance is a kind of therapy, it gives relief from depression, and you get saved from many diseases. By dancing you can also avoid dangerous diseases like Parkinson’s. There is no risk of diseases like heart failure, cerebral palsy by dancing.
