ANSWER : KAALBELIYA from Rajasthan. The dance is performed by the Kaalbeliya tribe. The main occupation of the tribe is catching snakes and trading snake venom. Hence the dance movements and the costumes bear resemblance to that of the serpents
February 26, 2010
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The snake charmers' dance, in long black skirts with silver ribbons. They spin in circles and sway their bodies acrobatically, making it one of the most sensuous folk dance forms.
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And the answer is... Kaalbeliya!
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I made a bit too late entry :( ...Vaise nice knowledgeable feeds :)
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