Kalbelia is a dance from Rajasthan. The Kalbelia community were traditionally snake charmers.
Their women dance in swirling black skirts, moving with a snake’s grace.
The skirts are decorated with mirror work and bright embroidery.
The music comes from the pungi, the pipe that snake charmers play, and the daf, a frame drum.
The dancers spin fast and bend low, and the songs often tell stories.
UNESCO lists Kalbelia songs and dances as part of the world’s living heritage.
The big ideaWe can learn from animals, and we should always protect them.
Talk about it: Which animal moves in a way you could copy?
