Koli Dance[1] is a 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 edit
- In 1961 on Republic day of India, Kolis of Maharashtra (Maharashtra was a 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.[4]
- 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.[5][6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 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 (3 September 2019). 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.
- ^ Fernandes, Naresh (26 January 2017). "When Bandra's Kolis danced in the Republic Day parade (and what that has to do with a Bollywood hit)". Scroll.in. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "U.S. President celebrates Diwali, dances to Koli song". The Hindu. 7 November 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "How a Koli tune got the Obamas to groove". www.mid-day.com. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
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