Classical Dance Folk Dance Classical dance originates from Folk dance is the kind of dance that Natya Shastra. The 2 basic aspects is developed by the people of Classical dance are Lasya and reflecting their lives, often to the Tandava. local music.

Classical dances are associated with Folk dance is associated with Spirituality. celebrating agricultural harvest or social gatherings like weddings etc.

Classical Dance Folk Dance Classical dances are more about Folk dances are all about energy, grace and composure enthusiasm and power.

Classical dances are performed by Folk dances are not performed by professional or highly trained professional dancers. It is a dance of dancers who have studied their common people. form for many years. There are eight classical Dances in There are more than 30 folk dances India. They are Kathak from North in India. Some of the most popular India, Sattriya of Assam, folk dances are Ghoomer Bharatnatyam of Tamil Nadu, (Rajasthan), Kacchi Gori Chari Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh, (Rajasthan), Kalbelia (Rajasthan). Kathakali and Mohiniaattam of Kerala, Manipuri of Northeast India, and Odissi of Odisha.

State of Origin List of Folk Dances in India Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Andhra Pradesh Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Arunachal Pradesh Popir Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Assam Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal Bihar Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Chattisgarh Vedamati, Kapalik Gujarat Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Goa Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale State of Origin List of Folk Dances in India Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Haryana Khor. Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Himachal Pradesh Mahasu Jammu & Kashmir Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jharkhand Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua Karnataka Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga Kerala Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Maharashtra Dasavtar. Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Madhya Pradesh Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni State of Origin List of Folk Dances in India

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Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Mizoram Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Nagaland Gethinglim Odisha Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Rajasthan Suisini, Ghapal Chu Faat, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Sikkim 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