Ghungroos- the guiding bells of Kathak
Any Classical Indian dance performance is a feast not only to the eyes of the spectator, but also their ears- the strong or subtle rhythmic movements are accompanied by sweet, tinkling sounds of the bells tied to their feet- they float to your ears and create an all engrossing atmosphere setting the stage for stories that would be told in the performance. Ghungroos are essential accessories for classical dancers- they produce intricate rhythmic sounds and open a completely new world of expression for an accomplished dancer while intensifying and accentuating the rhythmic movements of the dancer’s feet- They put music into the feet of the Indian classical dancer. Kathak dancers are known to master the control over Ghungroos to such an extent that only the sound of one single ghungroo is made audible among the hundreds worn on the ankles. Ghungroos form the soul of the intense footwork in Kathak dance- without which it is unimaginable. An accomplished Kathak dancer may be wearin...