The eerily fascinating folk dance Theyyam literally means God . This folk dance is performed mainly in North Kerala. It is a dance which is performed by ordinary people, who then become ...

In recent years, more and more contemporary choreographers are broaching the issue of folk dance and its significance. From Christian Rizzo to Simon Meyer to Ohad Naharin, artists from around the ...

Shamim Ara Nipa kicked-off the discussion, musing over the concept of Bangla 'Lokonritya' (folk dance). "I once represented Bangladesh at a folk festival, as a choreographer," shared Shamim Ara ...