Rouf
This dance is almost steeped in antiquity. Rouf is always
performed in the accompaniment of pleasant pathetic song. It
is performed on all festive occasions and particularly on the
evenings of Ramzan and IDD days. Group of women face each
other and perform simple footwork which has a sensuous charm
about it.
Hafiz Nagma
Hafiz Nagma is based on the classical music of Kashmir- the
Sofiyiana Kalam. The Sufiyana Kalam has its own ragas known as
Muquam. The prominent instrument used in Hafiz Nagma is called
Santoor-a hundred stringed instrument played with sticks. The
danseuse in this tradition is known as 'Hafiza'.
Song of Habba Khatoon
Habba Khatoon was the renowned princess of Kashmir. Her
feelings during her separation form the Yousuf King is
depicted in this song. The song is based on the folk
renderings of kashmiri Music.
Jagarna
This marriage song cum-dance form has the elements of theatre.
Whjile the menfolk of the bridegroom's house have gone with
the Barat woment folk are left alone in the house. The
bridegroom's mother, aunts, mgradmother and other relations
indulge in gossips revelations of their marital life and the
behaviour of their husbands. But sometimes, in right earnest,
they reveal some intimate incidents and spend the night in the
atmosphere which is un-interrupted by menfolk in ints flow of
unending gossip and the movement of frolicking feet.
Surma
This song in Dogri, set to dance reveals the anguish of a
newly married girl whose husband is away in the Army. The ever
increasing yearning of re-union is depicted through this
song-dance.
Bakhan
This folk song is a widely prevalent form of mass
entertainment in our region. The haunting Melody of Pahari
songs add to the beauty and joy of daily life.There are
certain songs which are independent of instruments. "Bakhan"
is such a best example. "Bakhan" are in verse. The metre is
irregular and is determined by modulation in tone. The movemtn
of hand indicates the variations in the note. This is the only
form of lyric in Dgri which resembles the Western harmony of
sounds without loosing its individual note and rhythem.
Geetru
A dance-song of Dogra Pahari region of Jammu being performed
at the occasion of feasts, festivals and marriages by the
rural folk parties of this region. Male and female both
participate in this dance-song in their traditional costumes.
This type of dance-song is performed at any time of the day as
well as night.