Indian Dance Forms
Classical Dance Forms of India
As per Sangeet Natak Akademi, there are 8 classical Indian dance styles –
- Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu)
- Kathak (North, West and Central India)
- Kathakali (Kerala)
- Kuchipudi (Andhra Region)
- Odissi (Orissa)
- Manipuri (Manipur)
- Mohiniyattam (Kerala)
- Sattriya (Assam)
Folk Dances of India
| State | Folk Dances |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi .... |
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