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Classical Folk Dances
Bharata Natyam - It is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu.
In ancient times it was performed by Devdasis.
Bharatanatyam is popularly called poetry in Motion.
Kathak -It is a North Indian Classical dance form.
The work of the Maharaj Family of dancers
(Acchan Maharaj, Shambu Maharaj, Lachhu Maharaj and Birju Maharaj) helped
in spreading the popularity of Kathak.
Kathakali - This dance form is from Kerala.
Kathakali, the story is enacted purely by the movements of the
hands and by facial expressions and bodily movements.
Kuchipudi - the classical form of Andhra Pradesh.
The dance is accompanied by song which is typically carnatic music.
The technique of Kuchipudi makes use of fast rhythmic footwork and
sculpuresque body movements.
Manipuri dance - a classical dance from Manipur.
The dancers feet never strike the ground hard.
Movements of the body and feet and facial expressions in Manipuri
dance are suitable and aim at devotion and grace.
Mohiniyattam - a dance form from Kerala.
It is considered a very graceful dance meant to be performed as solo
recital by women.
Odissi -Classical dance form of Odisha (Orissa).
Odissi is the oldest classical dance rooted in rituals and tradition.
It is particularly distinguished from other classical Indian dance forms by the
importance it places upon the independent movement of head, chest and
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pelvis.
Sattriya- a classical dance form from Assam.
It was recognized as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Academi on
November 15, 2000.
Sattriya Nritya was usually performed in the Sattras (Assam monasteries) in a
highly ritialistic manner by male dancers
Classical Dance/Exponents
Bharata Natyam / Rujkmini Devi Arundale ,Mrinalini Sarabhai, Vaijayantimala Bali,
Leela Samson.
Kuchipudi / Raja Reddy, Radha Reddy
Kathakali / Mukunda Raja (of Kalmandalam fame)
Manipuri / Jhaveri Sisters
Kathak / Birju Maharaj , Sitara Devi, Sambhu Maharaj , Shovna Narayan
MARTIAL DANCES
Gatka Punjabi
Paika Orissa
Thag Ta Manipur
Kalaripayattu Kerala
Choliya Uttaranchal
Pang Lhabosol Sikkim
FOLK DANCES OF INDIA
Bihu :The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the Indian State of Assam related to the
festival of Bihu.
Bhangra is a folk dance conducted by Punjab Sikh farmers to celebrate the coming of
the harvest season.
Garba- a dance form that originated in the Gujarat region. Traditionally it is performed
during the nine-day Hindu festival Navaratri.
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Jhoomar - a folk dance performed during the harvest season in Punjab.
Gidha- a popular folk dance of women in Punjab. Normally, no musical instruments
are accompanied with gidha, except sometimes a dholak.
Ghoomar- a traditional women’s folk dance of Rajasthan. It is performed by groups of
women in swirling robes.
Kummi -the folk dance popular in Tamil Nadu. This is performed by women.
Changu - dance is a popular dance form from Orissa. It derives its name from a kind of
drum called Changu, which invariably accompanies the dance. The dance is performed
only by women.
Therukoothu -a widely popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu.
Raas or Dandiya Raas - the traditional dance form of Gujarat, India where it is
performed depicting scenes of Holi and lila of Krishna and Radha. It is performed during
Navaratri evenings.
Chhau -dance is popular in Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Yakshagana - a musical dance drama popular in Karnataka. A performance usually
depicts a story from the Indian epics and puranas.
Bamboo dance- tribal dance of Nagaland. This dance form is exclusively performed by
girls.
State/Capital/Language/Dance
State Capital Language Dance
Assamese, Bengali,
Assam Dispur Bihu
Bodo
Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar English Bardo Chham
Kolattam,
Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad Telugu
Kuchipudi
Hindi, Magadhi,
Bihar Patna –
Maithili, Urdu
Chhattisgarh Raipur Chattisgarhi, Panthi, Raut
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Hindi Nacha
Goa Panaji Konkani Tarangamel
Hindi, Haryanvi
Haryana Chandigarh –
(regional)
Kinnauri Nati,
Himachal Pradesh Shimla Hindi
Namgen
Dogri, Kashmiri,
Jammu Kashmir Srinagar and Jammu –
Urdu
Jharkhand Ranchi Hindi –
Yakshagana,
Bayalata, Dollu
Karnataka Bangalore Kannada, English
Kunitha,
Veeragaase
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Malayalam Kathakali
Tertali, Charkula,
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Hindi
Jawara
Maharashtra Mumbai Marathi Pavri Nach, Lavani
Manipur Imphal Manipuri Manipuri Dance
English, Garo,
Meghalaya Shillong –
Hindi, Khasi, Pnar
Mizoram Aizawl Mizo Cheraw Dance
Chang Lo or Sua
Nagaland Kohima English
Lua
Orissa Bhubaneshwar Oriya Ghumura Dance,
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Ruk Mar Nacha (&
Chhau dance)
Punjab Chandigarh Punjabi Bhangra, Giddha
Ghoomar, Kalbelia,
Rajasthan Jaipur Hindi
Bhavai
Nepali, Bhutia,
Sikkim Gangtok Singhi Chham
Gurung
Bharatanatyam,
Tamil Nadu Chennai Tamil Kamandi or Kaman
Pandigai
Kolattam,
Telangana Hyderabad Telugu
Kuchipudi
Tripura Agartala Bengali, Tripuri Hojagiri
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Hindi, Urdu kathak
Uttarakhand Dehradun Hindi, Sanskrit Barada Nati
Gambhira,
West Bengal Kolkata Bengali, English
Kalikapatadi
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