Dances of India

Nine Forms of Indian Classical Dance

India has a very rich culture of dance and music, Traditional, classical, folk and Tribal dances style.

Bharata Natyam is considered to the oldest form of dance and mother of all other style of dance in India.

Kathak is originated from Uttar Pradesh and one of the eight forms of ancient classical dances of India.

Kathakali is originated in God’s own country Kerala in 17th century and got popular at every corner of India.

The Classical Indian dance form originated Andhra Pradesh state and got its name from Kuchipudi village.

Manipuri dance form is one of the major dance forms of India, originates from the north-eastern state Manipur.

Odissi is the oldest surviving dance form in India, originates from state of Orissa.

The Sattriya Dance of Assam is living tradition of state and one of the major classical Indian dance traditions.

Mohiniyattam is another classical dance style from Kerala state and one of the principal Indian classical dance.

The Gaudiya Nritya is a classical Bengali Dance form ,performed with drama, history, poetry, color and music.