Welcome to Samannay Kshetra
Samannay Kshetra is an institute of folk dance & music registered under the Societies Registration Act. The institute has been promoting and performing the various folk dance traditions of the Northeast India from 2002. The institute is successfully spreading the vibrant culture of the Northeast and Assam across India and the world.
The Samannay Kshetra was founded by Smriti Rekha Borah Saikia. The main purpose of the institute is to contribute in terms of integration of the different tribes of the North-east, and to keep the dying native folk cultures alive for as long as possible.
About Smriti Rekha Borah Saikia
Making a DifferenceSmriti Rekha is a positive thinker and a hardworking professional dancer who has trained and performed her folk dance related skills all over the world for the past 14 years.
She has instituted Samannay Kshetra to promote and preserve the multi-ethnic folk dance traditions representing all eight Northeastern states primarily Assam.
She and her troupe of dancers have performed over 5000 programs across the country and even abroad.
Performances
Students
Shields & Trophies
Forms of Folk Dance
Bihu Dance
Bihu is a popular folk dance associated with the state of Assam in India and it is performed generally during the festival. Bihu dance is called Bihu Naas.
Taiahom Dance
Tai Ahom is one of six western Taigroups who migrated from near present day Yunnan in early 13th century under the leadership of Sukapha, a Tai prince.
Jhumur Dance
Jhumur Dance is usually performed during Autumn season in Assam. The dance is performed to the rhythmic accopaniment of the Madal, flute and a pair of ‘taal’
Tiwa Dance
Tiwa indigenous community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya and also found in some part of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur in North-east India.
Hajong Dance
The Hajong belong to the Indo-Tibetan group. They are the fourth majority tribe in Meghalaya. Hajong are found in both the Garo and Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.
Bodo Dance
Bodo Dance is a native folk dance of Bodo People. The word ‘Bodo has been derived from the word ‘Bod’ which mean Tibet, The Bodos speak the Bodo language
Rabha Dance
Rabha is a popular folk dance associated with the state of Assam. It’s a prominent tribe and it’s recognized as a scheduled tribe by the constitution of India.
Garo Dance
The Garo dance known as “Khet Sa Sika” usually includes the young Garo lady Carring an axe going into the woods and cutting off the “khet Sa”.
Deodhani Dance
Deodhani Dance is a folk dance from the Indian State of Assam. This dance form is associated with the worship of the snake goddess Manasa or Maroi.
Karbi Dance
The Karbis are the principal tribal community of Assam. They have multi colored cultures and traditions. Rongker, Sok-Keroi etc. are their festivals.
Goalparia Dance
The inhabitant of Goalpara District are of different tribes with colourful trends and traditions. Goalpara Lokgeets are the most popular folk song of Goalparia people.
Sattriya Dance
Sattriya Dance, is a major Indian classical dance. It is a dance drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam