Rouf Dance(Manish Singh Rajwal_22BCS15949)

  Rightly addressed as the land of diversity, India, gifted with abundant natural beauty, keeps up with its reputation when it comes to performing arts. From Kerala’s Kathakali, Gujarat’s Garba to Assam’s Bihu, every state in India has a special dance form that exemplifies the country’s rich cultural heritage. Each of these dance forms has its unique significance. While some enact a mythological story, some denote the beginning of a season and the happiness that follows. One of the popular dance forms in the latter category is the Rouf dance of Jammu and Kashmir. Rouf is one of the folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir. It is performed by women in the springtime during Eid and Ramzan. Let us proceed to look at a few more essential aspects of this highly popular dance form of Kashmir. About the Rouf Dance Rouf is a mystical poetical folk dance that the women of the valley perform. As stated earlier, the dance is performed in spring during Ramzan and Eid. It features intricate footwork, which