Notes
Dance Forms-
The first dance was performed in the court of lord Indra.
Natyashastra- It contains all performing arts in 3 categories-
Nritta, Nritya, Natya
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA ARE-
CLASSICAL DANCE FORMS-
Andhra Pradesh- Kuchipudi
Uttar Pradesh- Kathak
Assam- Sattriya
Rajasthan- Ghoomar
Assam- Bihu
Jammu and Kashmir- Rouf
Bihar- Bidesia
Gujarat Garba
Kerala- Kathakali
Arunachal Pradesh- Bardo Chham
Manipur- Manipuri dance (Jagoi)
Nagaland- Chang- Lo
Chhattisgarh Karma Naach
Goa- Dekhni
Haryana- Saang
Meghalaya- Laho
Himachal Pradesh- Nati
Jharkhand- Paika
Karnataka- Dollu Kunitha
Mizoram- Cheraw
Madhya Pradesh- Maanch
Maharashtra- Lavani
Odisha- Odissi
Uttarakhand- Choliya Dance
Telangana- Dandari
Punjab- Bhangra
Sikkim- Singhi Chaam
Tamil Nadu- Bharatanatyam
Tripura- Hojagiri
West Bengal- Chhau
FOLK DANCES OF INDIA-
tate of Origin List of Folk Dances in India
Andhra Pradesh Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi,
Dhimsa, Kolattam.
Arunachal Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir
Pradesh
Assam Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal.
Bihar Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya
Chhattisgarh Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik
Gujarat Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai
Goa Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar,
Ranmale
Haryana Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor.
Himachal Pradesh Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu
Jammu & Kashmir Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach
Jharkhand Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika,
Phagua
Karnataka Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga
Kerala Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali
Maharashtra Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar
Madhya Pradesh Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni
Manipur Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom
Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho
Mizoram Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam
Nagaland Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim
Odisha Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari
Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand
Rajasthan Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal
Sikkim Chu Faat, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha,
Tashi Yangku
Tamil Nadu Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi
Tripura Hojagiri
Uttar Pradesh Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli
Uttarakhand Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES-
Performing
Persons Associated
Art/Dance Form
Birju Maharaj, Gopi Krishan, Shambu Maharaj,
Kathak Sitara Devi, Prerna Shrimali, Ms. Sunayana
Hazarilal, Kumudini Lakhia, Shovana Narayan
T. Balasaraswati, Rukmini Devi Arundale, Yamini
Krishnamurti, Vaijayantimala, Ananda Shankar
Bharat Natyam
Jayant, C.V. Chandrasekhar, Guru (Ms.) M.K.
Saroja, Shanta and VP Dhananjayan
Amubi Singh, Bino Devi, Rajkumar Singhajit
Manipuri
Singh
Smt. Kalamandalam Kshemavathy Pavithran, Dr.
Mohini Attam
(Smt) Kanak Rele
Chhau Makar Dhwaja Darogha, Pt Gopal Prasad Dubey
Kelucharan Mahapatra, Sonal Mansingh, Geeta
Odissi
Mahalik, Dr. Minati Mishra
PK Kunju Kurup, Kalamandalam Rajan, Madavur
Kathakali Vasudevan Nair, Kalamandalam Gopi,
Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair
Raja Reddy, Radha Reddy, Vyjayanti Kashi,
Kuchipudi
Vempati Chinna Satyam
Yakshagana Ramachandra Subraya Hegde Chittani
Performing
Persons Associated
Art/Dance Form
Sattriya Ghanakanta Bora Borbayan
Koodiyattam Ammannur Madhava Chakyar
Pandavani Teejan Bai
Kalbelia Gulabo Sapera
Creative
Uday Shankar
Dance/Choreography
