Who doesn't like to groove to music? Many of us do. Our country is enriched with myriad cultures encapsulating different dance forms. Every Indian state boasts of different art and dance forms.
As the 29th of April is International Dance Day, it's interesting to know about some of the best forms of dance around the world.
The Americas have the hip hop, ball room dance, swing, tap and various others.
The Europeans have the ballet, flamenco and the waltz.
The middle East has belly dance, Ardha, Dabke and the whirling moves of the Sema!
A dancer needs to practice to perfection if he/she has to perform! There are many legends that we can boast of in India. Some of the famed names are; Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale...the Bharatanatyam; Pandit Briju Maharaj...Khatak, Kelucharan Mahapatra...Odissi, Guru Bipin Singh..Manipuri.
There are scores of others who have contributed to these graceful and expressive artforms. Today's the day to get up and shake a leg or two to celebrate the International Dance Day.