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(a) Folk Dance

A folk dance is a dance performed with
independent body postures to folk music.
In folk dance, the cultural traditionsand
customs prevalent in folk life are presented.
It is also a collective expression of the joy
and beauty of folk life. The cultural forms
of all the people are reflected in the folk
dances which are associated with their
place, costumes, religion, customs, and
culture. Popular folk dances in Nepalese
culture include Jhyaure, Khyali, Kaura,
Maruni, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Sherpa, Newari, Tamang, Tharu, etc.
Folk dance is characterized by a strong emphasis on makeup, facial
expressions, and costumes. It has its own originality and rules based
on customary conduct. Folk dance embodies the national identity
and should be passed down from generation to generation without
deviating from its original style.

Activity 13.2

Watch a Maruni dance video and practice the postures used in it and
perform it in class.

(b) Classical dance

Classical dance is a dance performed in line with the melody, rhythm,
tempo, and beats of music, and uses acting to express the moods and
emotions of the song through various body postures (mudras) and
n1ove111ents.Classical dance is performed with prescribed music and
body postures (angamudra), following the rules of the scriptures. In
this, singers, instrumentalists, and dancers all should have sound
knowledge of the various rules and disciplines of classical music
and acting developed from the Guru Parampara. Bharata Natyam,
Kathak dance, Charya dance, etc. are examples of classical dance.

Activity 13.3
Watch classical dance videos. Practice the postures used according
to your ability and demonstrate them in class.

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