Dance Forms of India With States - Classical Dance Forms in India

Here we have tabulated the list of classical dance forms of India such as Classical Dance of
Tamil Nadu, Classical Dance Kerala, Dance of Andhra Pradesh etc state wise for your
reference.

List of Classical Dance Forms in India

List of Classical dances in India Dance Forms of India State Wise - State
of Origin

Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu

Kathak Uttar Pradesh

Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh

Odissi Odisha

Kathakali Kerala

Sattriya Assam

Garba Gujarat

Manipuri dance or Jagoi Manipur

Mohiniyattam Kerala
 Chhau Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal

Top 10 Dances in India:

There are various types of dances forms of india are found in various states. Some of them
are considered very old by birth. Here we have tabulated the list of top 10 dances in India for
your reference.

Top 10 Dances in India

Dances Forms of India List State

Bharatnatyam Tamil Nadu

Kathak Uttar Pradesh

Kathakali Kerala

Manipuri Manipur

Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh

Odissi Odisha

Bhangra/Gidda Punjab

Garba Gujarat

Rouf Kashmir

Ghoomar Rajasthan

List of Folk Dance Forms in India

Folk dances in India represent the culture and tradition of the community from where it
originated. Folk dances are usually performed during the respective community’s
celebration- childbirth, festivals, weddings, etc. There are different types of Folk dances in
India. Here we are providing a list of folk dance forms in Indian states.

Dance Forms of India With States - Folk Dance Forms in India

Folk dance is also one of the important dance forms of India. Here we have tabulated the list
of Folk Dances in India State wise such as Dance of Andhra Pradesh, Sikkimese Dance,
Folk dances of Bihar, Folk Dances in Maharashtra etc for your reference.

List of Folk Dance Forms in India - Different Dance Forms of India

Dance Forms Of India State Wise - State of List of Folk Dances in India
Origin

Dance of Andhra Pradesh ● Burrakatha

● Veeranatyam
● ButtaBomalu
● TappetaGullu
● Dhimsa
● Kollattam
● VilasiniNatyam

Andaman & Nicobar Islands ● Nicobarese

Arunachal Pradesh ● AjiLamu

● Roppi
● Lion and peacock dance
● Chalo
● Popir
● BardoChham
● Ponung
 Assam ● Bihu
● Bagurumba
● Ali Ai Ligang
● Ojapali
● Bohuwa
● Bhortal
● Jhumur

Folk dances of bihar ● Kajari Dance

● Jumari
● Bidesia
● Jat- Jitin
● Jhijhia
● Fagua
● Domkach
● Sohar Khilouna

Chattisgarh ● Pandwani
● RautNacha
● Gendi dance
● Panthi
● Karma
● SuaNacha
● Saila dance

Gujarat ● Garba
● Dandiya Raas
● Tippani Juriun
● Bhavai

Goa ● Talgadi
● Mando
● Suvari
● Dasarawadan
● Kunbidance
● Fugadi
● Dhalo
● GhodeModni
 Haryana ● Gugga Dance
● Khoria dance
● Rasleela
● Dhamal
● Phag
● loor
● Daph dance

Himachal Pradesh ● KulluNati

● Namgen
● Chham dance
● Thoda
● Dandras
● Ghuregi
● Jhora
● Dangi

Jammu & Kashmir ● Dumhal

● Kud dance
● BhandJashan
● BhandPather
● BachhaNagma
● Hafiza
● Wuegi- Nacchun
● Hikat
● Rauf

Jharkhand ● Chhau Dance

● Jhumair
● Phagua
● Karma

Karnataka ● Yakshagana
● Huttari
● Suggi
● Kunitha
● Karga
 Kerala ● Kaikottikali
● Thumbithullal
● Ottamthullal
● Koodiyattam
● ChakyarKoothu
● Theyyam
● Kolkali
● Thirvathirakali
● Theyyam

Lakshadweep ● Lava dance

● Ulakkamuttu Dance
● Kolkali Dance

Folk dances in Maharashtra ● PavriNach

● Lavani
● DhangariGafa
● Dindi and kala
● Tamasha

Madhya Pradesh ● Matki

● Gangaur
● Badhai
● Baredi
● Naurata
● Ahirai
● Bhagoria
● Karma dance
● Gaur maria dance
● Kaksar dance

Manipur ● KhambaThoibi dance

● PungCholom
● Thang ta
● DholCholom
● Lai Haraoba

Meghalaya ● Nongkrem
 ● Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem

Mizoram ● Khuallam
● Cheraw( Bamboo dance)
● Sarlamkai/ Solakai

Nagaland ● Changlo- Sua- Lua

Odisha ● Ghumura dance

● Ruk Mar Nacha
● GotiPua
● Chhou
● Chaitighoda
● DandaNata
● Changu

Pondicherry ● Garage dance

Punjab ● Bhangra
● Gidda
● Jhumar
● Luddi
● Sankara

Rajasthan ● Ghoomar
● Kalbelia
● Bhavai
● Sapera dance,
● KuccgiGhodi
● Kathputli
● Bhopa
● Chang
● Terahtaali
● Gair dance
● Tejaji
Sikkimese Dance ● SinghiChham
● KhukuriNaach
● ChuFaat
● Yak Chham
● TashiYangku
● Maruni

Tamil Nadu ● MayilAttam

● Bommalattam
● Kummi
● Kai Silambattam
● Karagattam
● Kolaattam
● Kavadi

Tripura ● Garia Dance

● Hozagiri dance
● Bizu
● LebangBoomani
● HaiHak
● Jhum
● Sangria - Mog

Uttar Pradesh ● Chholia

● Raslila
● Khyal
● Nautanki
● Ramlila
● Naqal
● Svanga
● Charkula dance

Uttarakhand ● Barada Nati

● Bhotiya
● Chancheri
● Chhopati
● Choliya dance
● Langvir dance
West Bengal ● Gambhira
● Kalikapatadi
● Domni
● Kathi