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There cannot be an iota of doubt in the fact that Indian classical dance form is the most stylish in the world. Their grace and charisma has led these dance forms to win hundreds of followers across the world. However, there can be no denying the fact that lot of the charm and grace of these dance forms come from the attire and dance accessory that the artist puts on. Talking about classical dance forms of India there is one dance form that has no rival when it comes to poise, class and grace.

No wonder then that Bharatnatyam holds the position of being the national dance of India. It also is the most graceful of all the Indian classical dance forms. Now, as far as grace of Bharatnatyam is concerned no one can deny the fact that a lot of it comes from the attire and dance accessory of the artist. Talking about dance accessory there is one dance accessory that holds tremendous attraction and that is Kunjalam.

Now the question that arises is that what actually is Kunjalam and where is it worn. Well, Kunjalam is worn at the end of the braid and it adds character to it. Kunjalam has long strands at the end with gold plated, cone shaped cover at the top. No one can deny that hair forms one of the most beautiful part of a womans body and Kunjalam adds sheen to it. The value of it therefore can simply not be glossed over. It wouldnt be a misnomer to state that Kunjalam is one of the integral part of Bharatnatyam costume. It is undoubtedly one of the most important Bharatnatyam jewellery.

It is because of the importance that Kunjalam wields that there are lot of companies in India that make it. However, amongst all the companies that make Kunjalam there is one name that simply cannot be glossed over. Indeed, Bharatntyam World is one name that has engraved its name on the lips of all Bharatnatyam artists and fans alike. Now the question that arises is that why is it that the Kunjalam of Bharatnatyam World is so much in demand.

Well, the most important reason that tilts the scale firmly in favor of Bharatnatyam World is the dedicated effort of its staff that leaves no stone unturned in an effort to make just the perfect Kunjalam. Another great advantage of their Kunjalam is that it is prepared in exactly the manner in which it has to be made. Not to forget the fact that they are available at most affordable price one can hope for.

All these reasons combine together to make Bharatnatyam World the most respected name in the field of Kunjalam production and if the current popularity that Bharatnatyam World enjoys is anything to go by then it can well be said that coming days would see its popularity grow immensely.”

There are a number of dance forms in India. Dances of India vary according to the states, religion and culture. It is a type of visual and physical presentation that comprises of a lot of facial expressions, gestures, poses, postures, etc. The dance forms in India vary from the temple dances to folk and classical and modern forms. Classical dance form is considered to be one of the best dance forms in India. It is considered to be one of the supreme dance forms out of all. Each region in India has its own dance form. It has its own style of dance that is performed usually on festivals, occasions, celebrations, marriages, harvesting, etc. There are varieties of dance forms. Few of them are Bhangra, Garba, Changu, Giddha, Dandiya. Odissi is another dance form that is a famous dance form of Orissa. This is of course a classical dance form that is mostly performed by female artists. The main theme of this dance revolves around narrations from the epic books of India. There are two main aspects of odissi, one is Nritta and the other is Abhinaya. Individuals who perform this dance wear attractive Indian sarees and pretty ornaments. The make-up is generally the black eyeliner around the eyes to enhance the features. You can easily get hold of an odissi dance teacher in kolkata. They teach dancing in reputed dance institutions. A number of children and teenagers love to learn this form of dancing. Though there are a number of people who wish to learn the modern dance form. But this in no way indicates that classical form of dancing is dead. There are innumerable people who are interested only in classical dancing. Classical dancing is really a challenging one. There is a lot to learn in classical dancing. You can easily get yourself enrolled in any dance institution in Kolkata. Classical dance is liked by one and all. You can learn Odissi dance in Kolkata, taught by famous classical dancers. These people are trained in dancing and teach the basic dancing steps. This dance form has a rich tradition. This dance form existed from the traditions of the Natarki, a type of dance form that used to take place in the royal courts. The devdasis in the early days used to perform at the temples. Not only girls but the boys dressed as girls also perform outstanding dances. They are called gotipuas. You can easily learn dancing these days. There are a number of professional dance teachers who offer dancing classes. One can enroll themselves simply and learn dancing in a few weeks. These institutions do not charge much and one gets to learn a number of things. People also get a platform to show their dancing skills. Once you learn dancing you can easily perform in a number of dancing competitions. There are many people who just love to dance but do not have that perfect skill. These skilled dancers or trainers can help you in learning the basic dance steps within a short period of time. Author bio: The author is a famous classical dance teacher in Kolkata. She has written a number of articles on odissi dance in kolkataand classical dance forms.

Kolkata is among those wonder cities that remain festive throughout the year. Something or the other is always on, which calls for unlimited fun and celebration. Be it birthdays, anniversaries and marriages, or the mighty Durga Puja and the host of other pujas that come before and after – almost all occasions and events are marked by glorified colors of undying festivity. When talking about festivity and celebration, it is a must to mention dancing in its many forms. In fact, dancing makes an event more celebrated than it actually may be. In the present times, organizers call upon dancers and dance groups to perform for occasions, no matter how big or small. And, is a fact that locating a good dancer in Kolkata is not difficult at all.

Keeping in mind the demand for various forms of dancing (be it classical or contemporary), dancers always keep themselves prepared for upcoming shows. The are some who take it up professionally while there are others who take up dancing as a side profession or simple interest. Whatever be the approach to dancing, the fact remains that, for all the right reasons, the dance schools in Kolkata always remain full. Children grow up performing soothing dance numbers on Rabindra Sangeet, the teens grow up dancing to the hip hop tunes; and there are those who have a natural inclination towards learning the classical dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Odissi etc.

Creative dancing is a comparatively newer form of dancing that is taking over not only Kolkata, but all the major cities of India and also the world. Dance dramas; have been around since a very long time. These are enactments that depict a story (known or newly created through dance movements and associated songs. Almost all dance groups specify in such forms of creative dancing and the existing dance schools in Kolkata make sure that the upcoming dancers know how to place themselves well in these forms. This is one reason why the dancer in Kolkata are versatile and can cope with the increasing demand of delivering mind blowing performance to all types of audience.

Training goes a long way to set the base of a dancer. For all enthusiasts who wish to make it big in the field of dance and entertainment, it is necessary to take coaching from the right schools and institutions, something that the city of Kolkata houses in plenty. While there are many who think that Kolkata is more traditionally oriented and do not have any schools that specialize in contemporary dancing or, purely western dancing, it should come as information to the same, that there are a large number of dance schools Kolkata that specialize only in western forms of dancing, and these schools have trained many well known dancers that have gone globe trotting with their skills. Kolkata welcomes any potential dancer who has the will and the enthusiasm to go beyond what they otherwise can. The dance schools and institutions are equipped with the best trainers available in the country and those who have the potential to shape the career of future dance gurus.

India’s first Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) is all set to debut at Bangalore’s best-known landmark, UB City.

Bangalore, India, July 24, 2014 — India’s first Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) is all set to debut at Bangalore’s best-known landmark, UB City. Conceptualized and organized by reputed dancer, Raj Mangeshkar, the Semi-Final round of this unique and fun event will take place on 03 August 2014 while the Grand Finale will take place on 10 August 2014.

About Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) After auditioning dancers across 15 multinational companies including Ernst & Young, IBM, Cognizant, L&T, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Biocon, Tech Mahindra, Mindtree, among other, CJDC has shortlisted 15 couples (One Per Company), who will receive training for 3 weeks in Contemporary, Hip Hop and Latin dance forms. They will then battle it out in the Semi-Finals of the event. Of these, 8 couples will make it to the Grand Finale to compete for the first-ever title of Corporate Jodi Dance Championship. The winner, 1st runner-up & 2nd runner-up couples will be gifted a prize amount, certificates, a grooming kit worth Rs. 30,000/-, a holiday voucher worth Rs. 30,000/- and a 3 day 2 night stay at any of Club Mahindra’s 38 resorts in India.

Idea behind the initiative The growing trend among youngsters working in multinational companies to sign up for weekend dance classes in order to de-stress and learn something new, gave rise to the idea of this distinctive competition, aimed at recognizing and rewarding talented people within organizations, for their dancing skills. Along with his dance partner – Priyanka Kirad, Raj Mangeshkar is gearing up for the launch of this event.

Raj Mangeshkar – Profile Raj Mangeshkar, a distant relative of legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar, started training in dance at the tender age of 3 years. He has competed and won in the celebrated television dance show ‘Boogie Woogie’, apart from winning in various district, state and national level dance competitions. This passion for dance slowly cultivated into a career. After completing his Engineering from VTU, he trained in Latin dance-forms like Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Reggaton & Cha Cha from Australia. Raj has also trained in acting from renowned Bollywood Actor, Anupam Kher & learnt dancing from reputed dancers, Remo D’Souza & Prabhu Deva. He is also a certified Zumba Instructor and has now put his expertise and passion for dance into making the first edition of Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) a success.

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