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Dance is an ancient and celebrated cultural tradition in India. Diverse culture of India has the treasure of a variety of folk and tribal dances in regions across the country. The uniqueness of dances of India binds the entire country together. Going back to ancient times, this art form was considered to celebrate, worshiping and as a gesture of thanksgiving to the deity. Dances of India reflect its cultural richness. We can broadly classify the dances of India into three categories, viz. classical dances of India, folk dances of India and tribal dances of India. All these dance forms have their own style and cultural values associated with them. Here we present you this article about the various dance forms practiced from different parts of India.
List of dance forms in India
| S.No | STATE | DANCE FORM |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi. |
| Kottam | ||
| 2 | Assam | Ojapali |
| Bihu | ||
| Ankia Nat | ||
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Lion and Peacock dance |
| Chalo | ||
| Popir | ||
| Bardo Chham | ||
| Aji Lamu | ||
| 4 | Bihar | Jata Jatin |
| Faguna or Fag | ||
| Purbi | ||
| Bidesia | ||
| 5 | Chhatisgarh | Panthi |
| Raut Nacha | ||
| 6 | Gujarat | Dandya Ras |
| Garba Lasya Nritya | ||
| Bhavai | ||
| Garba | ||
| Rasila | ||
| Trippan | ||
| 7 | Goa | Fugdi |
| Dekhnni | ||
| Tarangamel | ||
| Dhalo | ||
| 8 | Haryana | Swang |
| Khoria | ||
| Gugga dance | ||
| Loor | ||
| Sang | ||
| Dhama | ||
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Luddi Dance |
| Munzra | ||
| Kanayala | ||
| Giddha Parhaun | ||
| Hikat | ||
| 10 | Jammu and Kashmir | Rouf |
| Chakri | ||
| 11 | Jharkhand | Karma |
| 12 | Karnataka | Yakshagana |
| Bayalata | ||
| Simha Nutrya | ||
| Dollu Kunitha | ||
| Veeragase | ||
| 13 | Kerala | Chakiarkoothu |
| Kathakali | ||
| Mohiniattam | ||
| Ottam Thullal | ||
| Chavittu Natakam | ||
| Kaikotti Kalai | ||
| Koodiyattam | ||
| Krishnavattam | ||
| Mudiyettu | ||
| Tappatri Kai | ||
| Theyyam | ||
| 14 | Lakshadweep | Lava |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | Macha |
| Lota | ||
| Pandvan | ||
| Tertali | ||
| Charkula | ||
| Jawara | ||
| Matki dance | ||
| Phulpatti dance | ||
| Grida dance | ||
| Maanch | ||
| Gaur maria dance | ||
| 16 | Mizoram | Chiraw (Bamboo Dance) |
| 17 | Manipur | Thang ta |
| Dhol cholom | ||
| Manipuri | ||
| 18 | Maharashtra | Tamasha |
| Dahi Kala | ||
| Lavani | ||
| Lezim | ||
| 19 | Odisha | Odissi |
| Savari | ||
| Ghumara | ||
| Paika | ||
| Chhau | ||
| Gotipua | ||
| Sambalpur | ||
| 20 | Puducherry | Garadi |
| 21 | Punjab | Bhangra |
| Giddha | ||
| Daff | ||
| Dhaman | ||
| Malwai | ||
| Jhumar, | ||
| Karthi | ||
| Kikli | ||
| Sammi | ||
| Dandass | ||
| Ludi | ||
| Jindua | ||
| 22 | Rajasthan | Ghumar |
| Chakri | ||
| Gangaur | ||
| Jhulan | ||
| Leela | ||
| Jhuma | ||
| Suisini | ||
| Ghapal | ||
| Kalbelia | ||
| 23 | Sikkim | Singhi chham |
| Yak Chaam | ||
| Maruni | ||
| Rechungma | ||
| 24 | Tamil Nadu | Bharatnatyam |
| Kumi | ||
| Kolattam | ||
| Kavadi | ||
| Karagattam | ||
| Theru koothu | ||
| Bommal attam | ||
| Puliyaattam | ||
| Oyilattam | ||
| 25 | Telangana | Perini Thandavam |
| Dappu | ||
| Lambadi | ||
| 26 | Tripura | Hojagiri |
| Goria | ||
| Lebang Boomani | ||
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Chholiya |
| Jagars | ||
| Thali-Jadda | ||
| Jhainta | ||
| Barada Nat | ||
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki |
| Raslila | ||
| Kajri | ||
| Jhora | ||
| Chhapeli | ||
| Jaita | ||
| 29 | West Bengal | Jatra |
| Chau | ||
| Kathi |
