- @Amrapali #txt-anno http://www.indiamapped.com/folk-dance-in-india/maharashtra-kathakeertan-dance/ {u'ranges': [{u'start': u'/div[1]/div[1]/div[5]/div[2]/div[3]/h2[1]', u'end': u'/div[1]/div[1]/div[5]/div[2]/div[3]/p[6]', u'startOffset': 15, u'endOffset': 1225}], u'quote': u'Maharashtra Kathakeertan Dance\n Kathakeertan is a traditional form of dance which is done by women experts. This dance is a folk dance form and many people of Maharashtra love to enjoy it. Also this dance is carried out in some religious or traditional events and occasions. Many people especially learn this dance form from various dance institutes in Mumbai. Kathakeertan dance is carried out in most gorgeous clothes and even in exquisite makeup. This dance form involves various kinds of steps and movements of both feet and hands. Even in this dance expressions play a vital role. This folk traditional dance form is carried and presented basically on the special events and festivals.\nHistory\nKathakeertan dance was initially originated in northwest India and in state of Maharashtra. This dance form is usually done by the young girls or women. Many tribal people follow it or execute it on some special festivals and events. Moreover this dance has various steps and movements of hands and feet involved. Also it is widely seen that women wear colorful attires and makeup themselves in most expressive ways. This dance is liked by many people of Maharashtra. Even several young girls from various other parts of India learn this dance form. Kathakeertan has been originated from Maharashtra state and usually by the tribal people.\nDescription\nKathakeertan is such dance form which has been evolved since thousand years ago. This dance form is enjoyed by many tribal people and even by their dance they express their sentiments and cultural bindings. Additionally many people of Maharashtra perform this Kathakeertan dance form in order to enjoy and celebrate their festivals and occasions. Also at the religious events this dance art is more enjoyed and performed. In addition Kathakeertan requires a lot of practice, skill and efficiency because it is done with numerous steps and movements with hands and feet. Even the expressions are focused on high when giving performance for this dance art. In Maharashtra there are a fair number of dances and traditions. People are very energetic and love to celebrate or enjoy merry making. Therefore they know various kinds of dances forms. Kathakeertan is also one such kind of folk dance which is done by the people of Maharashtra during their festival and occasions. In addition the costumes even play an important part as colorful garments are worn during the performance of this dance. Also this dance has various expressions therefore makeup is even done on the face of dancers in most expressive ways.', u'permissions': {u'admin': [], u'read': [], u'update': [], u'delete': []}, u'text': u' Kathakeertan Dance Maharashtra', u'tags': u'["Folk-dances-of-india",Maharashtra","Kathakeertan","Dance"]'} created: Thu, 16 Apr 2015, 02:39 PM UTC