What are the Different Dances forms of India?

India is a country with many different customs and civilizations. Folk art is something that a community or specific location has in common. Although the creators’ identities are lost to time, the aesthetic has endured. View the list of Indian State-specific folk dances below. The dance forms of India is typically divided into two groups: classical dance and folk dance. These dancing styles, according to local customs, emerged in different locations in India.

Indian folk and tribal dances are typically straightforward and performed to express excitement at the change of seasons, a child’s birth, marriages, and festivals. Folk art is something that a community or specific location has in common. Although the creators’ identities are lost to time, the aesthetic has endured.

Most of the time, musicians play instruments and dancers sing to themselves. Each type of folk dance has a distinct beat and clothing, some of which are quite vibrant and have elaborate jewels and decorations.

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Dance forms of India: Indian folk dances

Indian folk dances are a reflection of the history, customs, and culture of the local area.

Folk dances are typically performed during the celebrations of the respective community, such as weddings, festivals, and births. In India, there are numerous varieties of folk dances.

The following is a list of Indian folk dances:

State	Folk Dances
Andhra Pradesh	Vilasini Natyam, Kuchipudi, Andhra Natyam, Veeranatyam, Dappu,  Lambadi, Tappeta Gullu, Dhimsa, Bhamakalpam, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
Gujarat	Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
Assam	Bihu, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Bagurumba, Tabal Chongli, Bichhua, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar	Jata-Jatin,Panwariya, Sama Chakwa,  Bakho-Bakhain, Bidesia.
Haryana	Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
Jammu and Kashmir	Rauf, Kud Dandi Nach,  Hikat, Damali,  Mandjas.
Kerala	Kathakali (Classical), Kaikottikali, Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam.
Odisha	Odissi (Classical), Ghumara, Munari, Chhau, Painka, Savari.
Punjab	Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhangra, Bhand, Naqual.
Himachal Pradesh	Jhali, Chharhi, Jhora, Dhaman, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Chhapeli.
Karnataka	Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Yakshagan, Lambi, Huttari.
Maharashtra	Lavani, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Nakata, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.
West Bengal	Gambhira, Dhali, Kathi, Jatra, Mahal, Baul, Marasia, Keertan.
Rajasthan	Chakri, Ganagor, Jhuma, Suisini, Jhulan Leela, Ghapal, Ghumar, Kalbeliya.
Uttar Pradesh	Nautanki, Kajri, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli, Jaita.
Goa	Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Tarangamel, Ghode, Modni, Ranmale, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
Tamil Nadu	Bharatanatyam, Kolattam, Kumi, Kavadi.
Uttarakhand	Garhwali, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila,  Kumayuni, Chappeli.
Madhya Pradesh	Selabhadoni, Jawara, Matki, Aada, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki,Khada Nach, Maanch.
Chhattisgarh	Gaur Maria, Raut Nacha,Vedamati, Pandwani, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Panthi,Chandaini.
Arunachal Pradesh	Popir, Buiya, Pasi Kongki,Chalo, Wancho, Ponung, Bardo Chham.
Meghalaya	Nongkrem,Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Laho.
Jharkhand	Alkap, Jhitka, Danga,  Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Mundari Dance,Mardana Jhumar, Sarhul, Barao, Hunta Dance, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
Manipur	Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Nupa Dance, Dol Cholam, Khamba Thaibi, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou  Sha.
Mizoram	Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Cheraw Dance, Chawnglaizawn, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia,Zangtalam, Tlanglam.
Tripura	Hojagiri.
Lakshadweep	Lava, Parichakali, Kolkali.
Nagaland	Gethinglim, Rangma, Zeliang, Temangnetin,  Bamboo Dance, Nsuirolians, Hetaleulee.
Sikkim	Chu Faat Dance, Tashi Yangku Dance, Sikmari, Chutkey Naach, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Denzong Gnenha, Yak Chaam,  Khukuri Naach, Maruni Dance.

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