Dance

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture.

Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin.

A person who dances is called a dancer.

Dancers use movement to create art, express emotions, tell stories, or simply entertain.

Several folk dances are popular in Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting the region's diverse cultural heritage. Here are a few notable examples:

• Rouf:

  A prominent folk dance primarily performed by women during the spring season and on festive occasions. It is characterized by its simple formations and rhythmic movements.

• Hikat:

  A dance performed by children. Performers dance in pairs, linked by their arms in a criss-cross manner.

• Dumhal:

  Performed by the men of the Wattal tribe. Dancers wear long, colorful robes and tall conical caps, dancing to the rhythm of drums.

• Bachha Nagma:

  This dance involves a young boy dressed in female attire who performs various dance and musical acts.