RAIBENSE : "Raibense" is one of
                                          the heroic war dance of West Bengal in
                                          India. The word "Raibens" is derived
                                          from the word "raibanshe" or royal
                                          bamboo. In this dance, the vigorous
                                          and manly movements of the body,
                                          together with the stirring notes of
                                          the drum, generates courage and daring
                                          in the feeblest of hearts. The entire
                                          dance is permeated by a spirit of
                                          irresistible joy.
                                          
                                          DHALI :
                                          Dhali Dance is another heroic folk
                                          dance of West Bengal. It originated
                                          and developed during the reign of Raja
                                          Pratapaditya. After winning the battle
                                          the fatigued and exhausted soldiers
                                          started dancing with swords in
                                          contenment in order to inspire
                                          themselves for the next war. 
                                          
                                          RANPA :
                                          The predominating characteristics or
                                          me Kanp; dance are its inherent heroic
                                          and epic qualities, and particularly
                                          the balance of the body on bamboo
                                          sticks. From the earlier times, the
                                          use of the Ranpa was as a means of
                                          travel. In this dance, the dancers
                                          balance themselves on long Bamboo
                                          sticks and dance with the notes of
                                          drums This dance is extensively
                                          practised in the Burdwan and Midnapore
                                          districts of West Bengal in India. 
                                        
                                          PATA NACH : Pata Nach literary
                                          meant 'to make friends'. The dancers
                                          dance to the rhythm with their hands
                                          clapped together with their
                                          made-friends. It is performed mainly
                                          in the chain or row formation in a
                                          circular or semi-circular motion. It
                                          is performed of the 'Karam' utsav. In
                                          the eastern area of Midnapore district
                                          it is one of the favourite among mens.
                                          And now, womens are also participating
                                          in Pata Nach in many areas.
                                      CHOW DANCE
                                            GANESH BANDANA : Among all the famous
                                          dances of West Bengal this dance
                                          preserves something of the old martial
                                          spirit. It is based mainly in the
                                          Purulia, Saraikella and Mayurbhanj
                                          Districts in eastern India.
                                      TADIN : The tribals live in
                                          hardship work day and night in the
                                          wield, roads and houses. They give
                                          woel and shelter to others by deant of
                                          their hardwork. But they ducell in
                                          mysery, proverty and ware no sorrow,
                                          no first station can touch their live
                                          as they live in joy and merriment,
                                          music and dance. This is the life
                                          style of the tribal or what we can
                                          Aetovas Gracefully presented by the
                                          pioneering institution of Sarabhuj.
                                          
                                          PAIKA :
                                          The History of the 'Paikas' of
                                          infantry soldiers of the eastern state
                                          of Orissa and West Bengal in India, is
                                          inextricably interwoven with the
                                          general history of the land. The dance
                                          performed by them is the 'Paika
                                          Dance'. Men and women together
                                          participate in the performed of the
                                          dance. The male dancers uses 'Dhali'
                                          and women dancers uses 'Dhali' and
                                          women dancers uses sword in their
                                          hands. This is a warrior dance and the
                                          movements are deliberate, presenting
                                          wartricks as defence and offence. The
                                          dance is a celebration of the
                                          patriotic values, the charm and vigour
                                          of the Bengal's men & women.