Jodhpur RIFF 2026. Venue: Chokelao Mahal. Entry: Full Festival pass/ Day Pass. A stand-alone session that requires no prior dance experience, this is a rare opportunity to learn two extraordinary dance forms of Rajasthan from the fantastic Durga Devi. Ghoomar is derived from the Hindi word ‘ghoom' which literally means ‘to twirl'. One of the most popular dance forms of the country, as the name signifies, the chief movement of this form is pirouetting. The footwork and hand movements are always in synchronization with this spinning motion. Ghoomar is conventionally performed by women in groups, who wear colourful, mirror-embedded ghaghra (flowing skirts) and cover their faces with a matching-coloured veil. The coordinated movement accompanied by the haunting music of Rajasthan's folk musical instruments, this dance form is vivid and surreal. Chari dance, although just as graceful, demands a great deal of balance from the dancer. It is usually performed by women balancing a brass or earthen pot - chari - on their heads, containing a small flame. Originally performed to welcome the arrival of monsoon in the desert, it is a breathtaking display of poise. Jodhpur RIFF presents rustic dance bootcamps , facilitated by noted practitioners and trainers. Short, intense, and rigorous, these camps will give participants an experiential insight into the movements and practice of traditional dance forms. Please Note: This is the one-and-only, stand-alone session of this form. Please wear/ bring appropriate and comfortable clothing that allows free movement such as T-shirts, long/ loose shirts or blouses, tights, loose track or harem pants or long skirts. Do carry your own rehydration and drying material. Be prepared to sweat! It is a boot camp!!