Dappu Dance is actually a complementary to the Dandora Dance in North India. In the coastal area of Andra Pradesh this dance is also known as Tapetta. Actually Dappu is a drumming instrument. Dappu Dance derives its name from this instrument. The songs sung in Dappu Dance are choric and sometimes erotic. Tiger Steps, Bird Steps and Horse steps are some of the movements related to the Dappu Dance. In the Dappu Dance the music is often titillating and the foot steps of the dancers are very vital to keep the rhythm of the dance. Some forms of rhythms are Trisra, Chaturasa, Mirsa, Khandagati and Sankeema. All these comprise of seventeen types of beats and are an integral feature of the Dappu Dance. Dappu Dance originated from the Nizamabad District in Andra Pradesh and is one of the reputed folk dances of the South. The Dappu Dance is accompanied with drum beats, which provides rhythm and tone to it. Dappu is a lively dance that invigorates the artist as well as the audience. The drum used by the Dappu Dancers is usually made of goatskin and this drum is beaten with two sticks. A soothing rhythmic balance is created by the rings attached to the ankles and they create a profound impact on the ears of the audience. The performers usually dress up in colorful attires and create a spectacular visual impact. The Dappu Dancers wears ankle bells that keep the rhythm. They generally perform in front of a huge procession and Jatras are often commenced by a performance by the Dappu Dancers. There are 16 – 20 dancers in a group of the Dappu Dancers.Place of Origin of the Dappu Dance:
