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We have pleasure to inform you that Radhekrishna Troupe is working for Art and Culture by presenting the world famous ‘Raas-Garaba’ and ‘Dandiya Raas’ from Rajkot – Gujarat to all over the world level. The Troupe is registered under Public Trust Act and Society act along with wzcc (‘West Zone Culture Center - India).

 

We are looking forward to participate in any type of cultural activities like competitions, stage shows, fairs & festivals, exhibitions, processions, functions, programmed, Closing & Opening ceremonies etc… by our famous Dance numbers.

 

By the Colorful and Traditional Costumes, Tinkling and Lightning Ornaments, Various Prop’s, Blasting beats of Rhythm, Soulful Music along with Songs which telling human emotions, which item we perform, it doesn’t entertain audience but also sharing the massage of social balancing and responsibility, Happiness and creation of nature by the great medium of Culture activity to the people.


Dandiya Dances

Gone are the days when the festival was a family or a community affair in which a group of ladies sang the garba and danced around a picture of the goddess Durga. Even in garbaland, Gujarat, commercialization of the festival has seen the emergence of the disco culture in the big cities and big bands replacing the traditional dholi and the shenai player.

Gujarat, during the 9th century, was divided into four regions-Saurashtra, Kachchh, Aanarta and Laat (south Gujarat), Raas, Garba, Hudo, Tippani are the dance forms of Saurashtra, while Dangi of Dharampur and Holi Nritya from Kawant are attributed to Laat. Garba, Garbi and Bhavai and Siddi Dhamal are the dances from Gir , while Matukadi, Ged-do are original dances of Kachchh. RKTroupe has taken upon itself to revive all the dance forms in their traditional styles.

Among all the dance forms, Raas Garba is the most well known outside Gujarat and is the most ancient one too. Of the 10 incarnations of Vishnu, Krishna left a lasting impression on the minds of artists, sculptors, dramatists, poets, rulers and women alike. The lasya nritya performed by Krishna approximately 5,000 years ago is still intact. The love of Radha for Krishna has become immortal and the dance performed by Krishna with the gopis was Raas which is the all-time favourite dance style of Gujarat.

Ideally, two circles formed by men and women move in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions with two sticks called ‘Dandiya’s held in their hands. The song sung on the occasion is essentially an amorous one. Raas is a very energetic, colorful and playful dance providing opportunity for acting and exchanging messages through eye contact. It is no wonder that many romances bloom during Navratri and hence the popularity of the dance among the younger generation.

The salient features of the other traditional dances of Gujarat:

Garba: Mainly performed by females in a circular formation, it is in reverences of goddess Ambaji. The basics of the dance are singing and clapping rhythmically while going round the goddess. Today, many modifications are prevalent to the basic pattern and even men are free to join in.

Garbi: Originally women use to perform this dance. This is the faith in Goddess Durga and Maa Jagdamba. Circular dance has being played between A Holy Picture of All Goddess. They Sung the holy Songs too.

Dhaal Talwar Rass : It was on the way back from a battle that the victorious army would start dancing to couplets and amorous songs sung by the Charanswar, or the narrators who used to go to the front to raise the spirit during the battle by singing songs of velour. The dance was characteristic for its forceful movements which would fascinate viewers. Today, however, even females participate in the dance.

Hudo: It is the dance of the Bharwads, the shepherd community. The idea of the dance originated from sheep fights. The movements of two sheep ramming their heads is duplicated in the dance in which the dancers clap hands in a forceful and rhythmic manner. Its being played every year in World famous ‘Tarnetar Fair’ organized by government of Gujarat department of Culture in Rajkot district.

Tippani: Many dance forms evolved from daily routine, and Tippani is one of them. It is the dance form of the laborers who are breaking stones or leveling the ground to break the monotony of the work. Mainly Females perform this dance with sticks in their hands which they strike on the ground to the beats of the drum.

Dangi: A dance form of the tribals from Dang, it is performed by both men and women. Dhol and pawri are the accompanying instruments of the dance which is highlighted by gymnastic skills. The strength and power of the dancers is depicted by the movement and the formation of pyramid spirals.

Dharampur: A dance which derives its name from the area. A tribal dance in which men paint their bodies and dance with weapons. Women join in dressed in colorful outfit.

Holi Nritya: A dance performed during Holi by the tribals of the eastern ghats of Gujarat. The dancers are dressed in peacock feathers on their head and waist and dance through the streets.

Siddi Dhamal: A unique dance style of Talala Gir near Junagadh district. The dancers dance with two thin sticks exhibiting their art and skill while dancing. the dancers of the dance are ‘Nigro’ community of African country who came here as ‘Ghulams of King, so they are called Sidi Badshah and for the entertainment of King whatever they do that called Sidi Dhamal.

Ged-Do: Dancers in this style of dance from Kachchh exhibit a complicated footwork by moving in a peculiar style akin to the movement of a horse in the game of chess. The dance also has a peculiar drum beat.

Matukadi: A female dance form from Gujarat, it is a very graceful one in which the dancers dance in a circular form in pairs.

Bhawai: A dance form which emerged from the very dramatic manner.This folk form enjoys the reputation of being the most entertaining style of dance . It was on the verge of extinction after independence.