Chhapeli Dance

Chhapeli dance

Chhapeli dance is a social dance of the kumaon region. It is performed in fairs, melas, and festive occasions, known as pair dance.

Performance—Chhapeli dance is performed by couples with the female carrying a mirror in her left hand and a colored handkerchief in the other. The male plays a Hudukka on his left shoulder accompanied by others playing the Hurka, Manjira and Flute. The dance is a duet that outlines the joys of romance. The woman partner dances with a smile and elegant waist movements, either in admiration of her beauty and charm her ways of expressing loves.