Kalbelia Dance

One of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, is performed by the Kalbelia (Snake-Charmers) community. The dancers are Kalbelia women wearing long black skirts embroidered with silver ribbons. As they spin in a circle, their body sways acrobatically, so that it is impossible to believe that they are made of anything other then rubber. As the beat increases in tempo, the pace increases to such a pitch that it leaves viewer as exhausted as the performer. Most of the artists of this group have given their performances in foreign countries.