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Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particulary performed to the enchanting beats of ‘Dholak’, an drum like instrument. This dance is performed by attractive women wearing nine-yard saris. The women gyrate on the pulsating beats of traditional music. The word Lavani originates from “Lavanya”, meaning beauty. …

In these simple instructional videos show you the basic steps of both dance forms.

The dandiya folk dance is an energetic Indian folk dance, enjoyed by groups of people. It is most often danced in a set of group swirling in two circles anti-clockwise. The dance gets its make from the use of the two colorful sticks – the dandiyas – that each someone …