Organisers hosting Dandiya workshops in the city are now receiving a good response from denizens of the city, especially from housewives and college going girls. Add to it, dozens of married couples whose participation has also increased upto a certain extent, claim the members associated with the workshops.
“I am participating in Dandiya competitions and workshops for past few years. Most of the participants are home makers. Earlier, one could find such workshops only at Upper Bazaar but now it is extended to lalpur as well. This is a good sign of cultural unity,” Neeraj Chitlangia, a resident of Upper Bazaar said.
Neev, an organization conducting workshops for Dandiya in collaboration with lions Club of Ranchi Youth is witnessing a large enrollment of house wives and teenage girls. “We did not expect that the number women would be increasing at Ranchi. It feels good to see them dancing in fusion songs composed of traditional songs of Rajasthan and Gujarat,” said organizer Vaibhav Saboo.
“ladies particularly between the age group of 20 to 27 years are turning up in large numbers. There are hardly few men seen practicing the same. However, in couple performances with wives, men are showing interest,” he added.
locals maintained that till 2010, Dandiya competitions were held only in the three star hotels wherein the participation charges were high. “Earlier, there were hardly any workshops. Today, around four workshops are being held across the city,” said a businessman.
Choreographer from metropolitan cities are been invited to train the participants. “We are lucky to have the guidance of renowned choreographers,” said lions Club of Ranchi Youth member Vineeta Chitlangia.