The Fire Dance
An authentic fire dance is performed by the 'jasnathis' of Bikaner and Churu districts. The accompanying music rises in tempo as the dance progresses, ending with the performer dancing on brightly glowing embers, which is a breathtaking and deeply impressive sight.
Gair
The "gair" of Mewar has inner and outer circles of dancers who move diagonally or loop in and out. It is intricate and fascinating. The 'gair' of Jodhpur is performed in a single file and martial costumes are worn for effect. The 'geendad' of Shekhawati is similar. Sticks or swords are often used in male dances.
Other Dances
Several other folk dances performed by the local tribesmen of Rajasthan include Drum dance, Jhoria, Chakri, Gawari Dance, Walar Dance, Khayal Dance, Raika,'Dance of Matkas (pitchers)', Kathputli (puppet dance show), 'Dance of swords', 'Dance of Snake Charmers' and 'Dances of Kalbelias' etc. are also important folk dances of rajasthan which are executed on particular occasions and are associated with a particular tribe.