| Folk dances of India- State-Wise List | |
|---|---|
| State | Folk Dances |
| Andhra Pradesh | ➤ Kuchipudi, ➤ Vilasini Natyam, ➤ Andhra Natyam, ➤ Bhamakalpam, ➤ Veeranatyam, ➤ Dappu, ➤ Tappeta Gullu, ➤ Lambadi, ➤ Dhimsa, ➤ Kolattam, ➤ Butta Bommalu. |
| 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 ➤ Bohada. |
| Odisha | ➤ Odissi (Classical), ➤ Savari, ➤ Ghumara, ➤ Painka, ➤ Munari, ➤ Chhau. |
| West Bengal | ➤ Kathi, ➤ Gambhira, ➤ Dhali, ➤ Jatra, ➤ Baul, ➤ Marasia, ➤ Mahal, ➤ Keertan. |
| Punjab | ➤ Bhangra, ➤ Giddha, ➤ Daff, ➤ Dhaman, ➤ Bhand, ➤ Naqual. |
| Rajasthan | ➤ Ghumar, ➤ Chakri, ➤ Ganagor, ➤ Jhulan Leela, ➤ Jhuma, ➤ Suisini, ➤ Ghapal, ➤ Kalbeliya. |
| Tamil Nadu | ➤ Bharatanatyam, ➤ Kumi, ➤ Kolattam, ➤ Kavadi. |
| Uttar Pradesh | ➤ Nautanki, ➤ Raslila, ➤ Kajri, ➤ Jhora, ➤ Chappeli, ➤ Jaita. |
| Uttarakhand | ➤ Garhwali, ➤ Kumayuni, ➤ Kajari, ➤ Jhora, ➤ Raslila, ➤ Chappeli. |
| 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. |
| Chhattisgarh | ➤ Gaur Maria, ➤ Panthi, ➤ Raut Nacha, ➤ Pandwani, ➤ Vedamati, ➤ Kapalik, ➤ Bharthari Charit, ➤ Chandaini. |
| Jharkhand | ➤ Alkap, ➤ Karma Munda, ➤ Agni, ➤ Jhumar, ➤ Janani Jhumar, ➤ Mardana Jhumar, ➤ Paika, Phagua, ➤ Hunta Dance, ➤ Mundari Dance, ➤ Sarhul, Barao, ➤ Jhitka, ➤ Danga, ➤ Domkach, ➤ Ghora Naach. |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ➤ Buiya, ➤ Chalo, ➤ Wancho, ➤ Pasi Kongki, ➤ Ponung, ➤ Popir, ➤ Bardo Chham. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Lakshadweep | ➤ Lava, ➤ Kolkali, ➤ Parichakali. |
These Folk Dances are performed by men, women or a group of people.
Classical Dances of India
| List of Classical dances in India | State of Origin |
| Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |