Koli Dance
Koli Dance[1] is a most popular Folk Dance of the Maharashtra and Goa states of India. It was created by Kolis of Mumbai.[citation needed] The Koli Dance reflects the rhythm of the sea waves and all of the festivals of Kolis always celebrate with Koli dance.[2] This characteristically lively dance of the Koli fisherwomen is special to Mumbai.[3]
Notable Events[]
- In november 2010, the President of America, Barack Obama with his wife Michelle Obama enjoyed the Koli dance and song 'Mi Hai Koli' with school students at Diwali festival.[4][5]
Pandit Jawhar Lal Nehru Doing Koli Dance with Koli Women 1961
Kolis of bandra during republic day parade performing koli dance
- In 1961 on Republic day of India, Kolis of Maharashtra (Maharashtra was newly formed state in 1960) performed the Koli Dance in Delhi as Republic Day Parade. Kolis even got Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to dance with them, a Koli cap on Nehru's head.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Zile, Judy Van (1973). Dance in India: An Annotated Guide to Source Materials. Theodore Front Music. ISBN 978-0-913360-06-4.
- ^ Desai, Dr Chetana. SOCIOLOGY OF DANCE: A CASE STUDY OF KATHAK DANCE IN PUNE CITY. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-0-359-85967-2.
- ^ Kenihan, Kerry (1990). Bombay-Goa. India: T.P. Books & Print. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-872163-25-3.
- ^ "U.S. President celebrates Diwali, dances to Koli song". The Hindu. 2010-11-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ "How a Koli tune got the Obamas to groove". www.mid-day.com. 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ Fernandes, Naresh. "When Bandra's Kolis danced in the Republic Day parade (and what that has to do with a Bollywood hit)". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
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