🎭 About the Art Form:

Heritage: The traditional dance of the Rajasthani nomadic snake-charmer tribe, Kalbeliya is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Visuals: Dancers wear flowing black skirts embroidered with silver thread and mirrors, executing swirling movements that mimic the flexibility of a serpent.

Rhythm: Driven by the haunting drone of the Pungi (woodwind) and the sharp rhythms of the Daf and Dholak.

Dynamics: A dance of empowerment and extreme physical prowess, it features acrobatic spins and high-velocity footwork. It is spontaneous and improvisational, intensifying in tempo to create a hypnotic, trance-like experience.