List of Classical Dance Forms and Folk Dances in India :


S.No States Dance forms
1 Andaman & Nicobar islands Dance of Nicobarese
2 Andhra Pradesh Kuchipudi, Kolattam
3 Arunachal Pradesh Bardo Chham
4 Assam Bihu Dance
5 Chattisgarh Panthi, Rauta Nach, Gaur Maria dance
6 Goa Tarangamel, Dashavatara, Dekhni, Dhalo, Dhangar, Fugdi, Ghodemodni, Goff, Jagar, Kunbi, Mando, Muslam Khel, Perni Jagar, Ranamale, Romta Mel, Divlyan Nach (Lamp dance), Veerabhadra
7 Gujarat Garba, Raas, Tippani dance, Padhar
8 Haryana Saang dance, Chhathi Dance, Khoria Dance, Ras Leela, Dhamal Dance, Ghoomar Dance, Jhumar Dance, Loor Dance, Gugga Dance, Teej Dance, Phag dance, Chaupaiya.
9 Jharkhand Karma / Munda
10 Karnataka Yakshagana, Bayalata, Dollu kunitha, Veeragaase dance
11 Kashmir Dumhal
12 Lakshadweep Lava
13 Madhya Pradesh Tertali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki dance, Phulpati Dance, Grida dance, Maanch
14 Maharashtra Pavri nach, Lavani,Koli
15 Manipur Thang Ta, Dhol Cholom
16 Mizoram Cheraw dance
17 Nagaland Chang lo / Sua luo
18 Odisha Gumura Dannce, Ruk Mar Nacha, Goti Pua, Nacni, Odissi, Danda Nacha, Baagh nach/Tiger dance, Dalkhai, Dhap, Ghumra, Karma nach, Keisabadi.
19 Puducherry Garadi
20 Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Malwai Giddha, Jhumar, Karthi, Kikkli, Sammi, Dandass, Ludi, Jindua.
21 Rajasthan Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Bhavai, Tera tali, Chirami, Gair.
22 Sikkim Singhi chham
23 Tamil Nadu Bharatanatyam, Kamandi, Devarattam, Kummi, Kolattam, Karagattam, Mayilattam/Peacock dance, Paambu aatam/snake dance, Oyilattam, Puliyattam, poikkal kuthirai attam, Bommalattam, Therukuthu.
24 Tripura Hojagiri.
25 West Bengal Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Nanci, Alkap, Domni
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