Folk And Classical Dances Of India

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The two major dance forms varies basically in terms of their origin. The article will provide you the detailed description and the thorough understanding of these dance forms.

Folk Dances of India

🌐 Folk dance has evolved from the regional traditions and customs of the associated states and geographic regions.

🌐 Folk dance in contrary to classical dance is performed by the common people rather than professionals. 

🌐 The dances are based on local stories and are composed by people themselves highlighting their lives. These are performed during weddings and on agricultural reap celebrating the occasion.

➜The table mentioned below depicts the entire list of folk dances of India :

State of Origin	List of Folk Dances in India
Andhra Pradesh	Vilasininatyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta, Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam.
Arunachal Pradesh	Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung,  Popir.
Assam	Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal.
Bihar	Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya.
Chattisgarh	Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik.
Gujarat	Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
Goa	Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale.
Haryana	Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor.
Himachal Pradesh	Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu.
Jammu & Kashmir	Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach
Jharkhand	Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana, Jhumar, Paika, Phagua.
Karnataka	Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga.
Kerala	Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali.
Maharashtra	Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar.
Madhya Pradesh	Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni.
Manipur	Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom.
Meghalaya	Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
Mizoram	Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam.
Nagaland	Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim.
Odisha	Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari.
Punjab	Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand.
Rajasthan	Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal.
Sikkim	Chu Faat, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi.
Tamil Nadu	Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
Tripura	Hojagiri
Uttar Pradesh	Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Charkula,
Uttarakhand	Barada Nati, Pandav Nritya, Jhora, Chhapeli, Chhopati, Choliya.

CLASSICAL DANCES OF INDIA 

🌐 Classical dance find it's root associated with the Natya shastra and possess a profound relationship with Spirituality. 

🌐 The two basic facets of Classical dance are Lasya and Tandava. 

🌐 Classical dance are basically featured by well trained dancers or professionals.

Dance	State
Bharatnatyam	Tamil Nadu
Kathak	North India
Kathakali	Kerala
Kuchipudi	Andhra Pradesh
Mohiniattam	Kerala
Manipuri	Manipur
Odissi	Odisha
Sattriya	Assam

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