Dances of Rajasthan.  

Ghoomar Dance:

This is a community dance for women and performed on auspicious occasions. This is basically derived from the word 'ghoomna', this is a very simple dance where the dancers are all women, who move in clockwise and anti-clockwise movements. This dance has a mandala (circular formation), It is danced to the accompaniment of kettledrums and the thali (plate). The genesis of this dance dates back to the ancient time when ladies of the royal families used to perform it within their inner courtyards on any festive occasions.

Gair Ghoomar:
This is one of the many dance-forms of the Bhil tribals, performed during Holi festival. Both men and women dance together, dressed in traditional costume, long flowing robes with a colorful waistband. The dance begins with the formation of two circles with alternate members facing outwards. Based on the dancers proficiency, the dance can build up to a series of intricate patterns. The music is of the surnai and nagada, which builds up as the tempo of the dance gets high.