Navratri means vibrant colours, home-cooked delicious food, sweets and back-to-back Garba nights for nine days! Garba is a highly energetic dance form performed especially during the Navratri.
In simple ways, you can say Garba is a way of worshipping Goddess Durga in several parts of India, including Mumbai, Gujarat, etc.
No matter if you are a novice, these simple Garba steps will help you dance your heart out and perfect your moves and steps!
1. Tran taali
Tran means three in Gujarati, and taali means clap. This is considered one of the basic Garba steps that you must know!
Start this step by crossing your right foot over the left and then transferring your weight to the left, standing in the same place. Now open your right foot to the right and cross your left foot over it. Repeat the process.
Now for the handwork, make three claps from top to down or down to top! Check out the tutorial here.
2. 6 steps Garba
If you want to do long steps during Garba, try this one! Move your right foot to the right and bring your left to its side. Repeat the step once in the front and then turn your back.
Raise one hand over your head and another at your chest level. Change your hands with every step and snap your fingers on both hands simultaneously. After 4 steps, make two turns back-to-back to match the rhythm! Here is a tutorial for your reference!
3. Steps from Chogada song from the film Loveyatri
Bollywood songs are also one of the best ways to learn simple Garba steps that are easy to follow. No matter if you are a non-dancer, just play the video song and learn the steps slowly.
This particular song is perfect for Garba, and the steps are simple yet graceful. Most steps are traditional Garba ones with turns and occasional jumps. The best part is that you can mix Bollywood moves with traditional Garba steps! Check out the song and follow the steps!
4. Partner dance steps
Do you remember that iconic song Dholi Taro Dhol Baje from the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam? You can also follow those simple steps to play Garba with a partner! Garba is usually played in a group; if you have a partner, these steps will win hearts!
Clap your hands with basic footwork and switch the place with your partner. While doing so, take swift turns to show your expertise. Here is the tutorial for the same!
5. 360 degrees, Garba steps
In this Garba step, you have to bring your right foot in the front, keeping your body weight on it and then go back to your position. Repeat the steps 3 times, turning 90 degrees from the previous position.
Continue the steps a total of 4 times, starting from front to ending in the same position. Check this dance tutorial for a better understanding.
Have you tried these simple Garba steps yet? Let us know in the comments below!
