Koli
is the dance form of Koli fisher folk of Maharashtra. The community has
its own distinct identity and lively dances. The dance incorporates
elements that this community is most familiar with - sea and fishing.
The dance is performed by both men and women divided into two groups,
where fishermen stand in two rows holding oars in their hands. The
dancers move in unison, portraying the movement of the rowing of a boat.
Fisherwomen are in the opposite rows with their arms linked and
advancing towards men folk. The separate formation then break up and
they dance together with movements symbolizing the waves, the breakers
and rowing from cliff to cliff and casting of nets to catch the fish.Koli Dance is a popular folk dance of the Koli
fisher folk of Maharashtra.
Koli Dance
Koli
is the dance form of Koli fisher folk of Maharashtra. The community has
its own distinct identity and lively dances. The dance incorporates
elements that this community is most familiar with - sea and fishing.
The dance is performed by both men and women divided into two groups,
where fishermen stand in two rows holding oars in their hands. The
dancers move in unison, portraying the movement of the rowing of a boat.
Fisherwomen are in the opposite rows with their arms linked and
advancing towards men folk. The separate formation then break up and
they dance together with movements symbolizing the waves, the breakers
and rowing from cliff to cliff and casting of nets to catch the fish.