Classical Dance form of India
There are a total of Eight classical dances as per the Sangeet Natak Academy. They are -Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. But Drid Williams adds Chhau, Yakshagana and Bhagavata Mela to the list so in his list there are eleven classical dances of India.Additionally, the Indian Ministry of Culture includes Chhau in its classical list.
The list of Classical Dance of India:
| Classical Dance | State in which it’s Performed |
| Bharatanatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
Dance form of States in India
Here is the list of various folk dances that are performed in different parts of India. In this table State and their dance form are listed. It will be easy for you to go through all the dance forms of India.
| State | Folk Dance |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo, Chham |
| Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai |
| Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia |
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai |
| Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor |
| Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali |
| Karnataka | Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi |
| Kerala | Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada |
| Odisha | Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau |
| Goa | Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar,Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch |
| Jharkhand | Karma Dance, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach |
| Manipur | Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance,Raslila Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha, Meghalaya, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho |
| Mizoram | Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam |
| Nagaland | Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee, Tripura,Hojagiri |
| Lakshadweep | Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali |
| Chhattisgarh | Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual |
| Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya |
| Sikkim | Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha,Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance |
| Teleangana | Perini Shivatandavam, Keisabadi |
| Tamil Nadu | Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita |
| Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli |
| West Bengal | Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan |
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