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Dance Forms of India · Page 2

Classical traditions like Bharatanatyam and Kathak, and vibrant folk forms from Yakshagana to Bhangra.

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Bhangra
Dance

Bhangra

Bhangra is a form of dance and music that originated in the Punjab region. Bhangra dance began as a folk dance conducted by punjabi farmers mainly Punjab in 11th century to…

Dance

Sattriya

Sattriya, or Sattriya Nritya, is one among eight principal classical Indian dance traditions. Whereas some of the other traditions have been revived in the recent past, Sattriya…

Odissi
Dance

Odissi

Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of…

Dance

Manipuri

Manipuri dance, At A Glance Stylistic origins Manipuri and Vedic Cultural origins Early 15th century Manipur Typical instruments Pung, Pena, Kartal & Manzilla, Mangkang, Sembong…

Kuchipudi
Dance

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi (Koochipoodi) is a Classical Indian dance form from Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also popular all over South India. Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the Divi Taluka…

Dance

Kathakali

Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements…

Kathak
Dance

Kathak

Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from North India. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known…

Bharatanatyam
Dance

Bharatanatyam

Bharata Natyam or Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, nowadays practiced throughout South India by predominantly young females and women. It is held…

Veeragase
Dance

Veeragase

Veeragase ವೀರಗಾಸೆ is a dance form prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology and involves very intense energy-sapping dance…

Sammi Dance
Dance

Sammi Dance

Sammi dance is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab. The dancers are dressed in bright coloured kurtas and full flowing skirts called…

Folk Dances of Kodavas
Dance

Folk Dances of Kodavas

Folk Dances of Kodavas: Kodavas Dance Performance Folk Dances of Kodavas: “Huttari Dance” and “Bolak-aat” are dance forms of Kodagu. The Kodavas are a unique martial race…