Indian Dance Forms

Classical Dance Forms of India

As per Sangeet Natak Akademi, there are 8 classical Indian dance styles –

  1. Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu)
  2. Kathak (North, West and Central India)
  3. Kathakali (Kerala)
  4. Kuchipudi (Andhra Region)
  5. Odissi (Orissa)
  6. Manipuri (Manipur)
  7. Mohiniyattam (Kerala)
  8. Sattriya (Assam)

Folk Dances of India

State Folk Dances
Andhra Pradesh Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam.
Arunachal Pradesh Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi ....


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