Dhimsa dancers seek recognition as artists
Deccan ChronicleDancers of Dhimsa, a traditional art form of tribal people from the agency areas along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border, regret that they are not recognised as artists, though the dance reflects the rhythms of Adivasi people’s daily life and labour. Nevertheless, performance of Dhimsa dancers is not acknowledged on par with conventional dance forms.” Pangi Arjun, the leader of a Dhimsa dance troupe, elaborates, “Dhimsa has become the official dance of agency area surrounding Visakhapatnam. ‘Dhimsa’ translates to ‘sound of feet.’ The dance is intricately intertwined with local culture, particularly in regions of Araku Valley and Borra Caves.” Historically, Dhimsa had been performed by young, unmarried women. “I have been performing the Dhimsa dance since childhood; however, I am not recognised as an artist,” says Dhana Lakshmi shares.
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