TYPE OF DANCES
In Mauritius, folk dances depict the culture and heritage of the group from which they came. Folk dances are typically performed at communal celebrations such as birthing, festivals, and weddings. In Mauritius, there are several sorts of folk dances.
Folk dancing is related to agricultural harvest celebrations or social events such as weddings.
Some of them are listed below :
Fusion Dance
Fusion dance is a type of contemporary social improvised partner dance that combines different dance styles to create a new aesthetic. It does not require conforming to any particular defined dance styles, but typically uses a lead-follow approach that emphasizes musicality.
It is performed within a community of social dancers that have a variety of views on what it means to Fusion dance, though typically involves creating a new dance style, recreating an already established dance style, combining existing styles of movement, or any combination of the above.
Bollywood Dance
It combines classical forms of dance including traditional Indian, folk, salsa, belly-dance while also incorporating more contemporary western forms such as hip hop, jazz and funk.
Having no set rules, Bollywood dancing is the perfect means to encourage freedom of expression.
With no set rules, fitness requirement or age restrictions, Bollywood dancing is the perfect way to enjoy freedom of expression and connection with others.
Kathak Dance
kathak, one of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India, other major ones being bharata natyam, kathakali, manipuri, kuchipudi, and odissi. Kathak is indigenous to northern India and developed under the influence of both Hindu and Muslim cultures. Kathak is characterized by intricate footwork and precise rhythmic patterns that the dancer articulates by controlling about 100 ankle bells. It takes its movements from life, stylizes them, and adds the complex rhythmic patterns. Kathak is danced by both males and females; many of the dances convey moods of love.
Kuthu Dance
Kuthu dance is characterized by its fast and vibrant movements, which reflect the joy and celebration of South Indian culture. The dancers perform energetic dance steps, which include jumps, turns, hip movements, pelvic thrusts and rapid changes in direction. These expressive and dynamic movements make Kuthu dance choreography captivating and exciting to witness.
Traditional Sega Dance
Traditional Mauritian Sega is a vibrant performing art, emblematic of the Creole community and performed at informal private family events or in public spaces. Songs sung in a minor key gradually increase in tempo, as dancers move their hips and hands to a percussive beat, using short steps to manoeuvre around each other in a variety of different formations. Each soloist improvises lyrics in the Creole language, sometimes blended with other languages, while a frame drum, box rattle and triangle keep time and produce the rhythmic beat. Sega songs can talk of love or address everyday challenges and concerns, with the meaning often enacted through the choreography.
