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List of Indian Dance Forms and Famous Dancers in India

Know about various Indian dance forms and famous dancers from different parts of India.

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People of different states in India have different cultures. Dance is an important part of Indian culture. There are different types of dance forms in different states in India according to their culture. Kuchipudi is one of the most famous dance forms of Andhra Pradesh, whereas Bharatnatyam of Tamil Nadu is a popular and well-known dance all over India.

Dance is a thing that can entertain people very much. There are two main types of dance forms in India: classical and folk dance. Let’s look at some popular Indian dance forms and famous dancers in India.

List of Dance Forms of different states in India

StateDance forms
Andhra PradeshKuchipudi, Kollattam
Arunachal PradeshBardo Chham
AssamBihu, Jhumur nach, Bagurumba
JharkhandChhau, karma
ChhattisgarhPanthi, Raut Nacha
GujratGarba, Padhar, Dandiya Raas/Stick dance, Tippani folk dance
Himachal PradeshNati, Kinnauri nati, Namgen
Jammu and KashmirRauf, Hikat, Dumhal
KarnatakaYakshagana, Hattari
KeralaKathakali, Kaikottikali, Mohiniattam
Madhya PradeshKarma, Tertali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki dance, Phulpati dance, Grida dance, Maanch, Gaur maria dance
MaharashtraPavri nach, Tamasha, Lavani, Lezin
ManipurManipuri, Thang ta, Dhol cholom
MizoramKhantumm, Cheraw dance
NagalandChang lo/Sua lua
OdishaChhau dance, Ghumura dance, Goti pua, Nacni, Odissi, Baagh naach/Tiger dance, Dalkhai, Dhap, Ghumra, karma naach, Keisabadi
PuducherryGaradi
PunjabBhangra, Giddha, Malwai Giddha, Jhumar, Karthi, Kikli, Sammi, Dandass, Ludi, Jindua
RajasthanGangore, Ginad, Ghoomar, Jhulan leela, Kalbelia, Khayal, Bommalattam, Theru Koothu
TripuraHojagiri
Tamil NaduBharat Natyam
West BengalChau dance, Gambhira, Jhumar, Kalikapatadi, Nacni, Alkap, Domni

Some legendary Indian dancers gained worldwide popularity because of their dancing art. Some of the popular names are mentioned below.

List of Famous Dancers and their Dance form

Dance formList of Famous Dancers
BharatnatyamBala Saraswati, Rukmini Devi, Yamini Krishnamurti, Mrinalini Saravai, Sonal Mansinha, Sudha Chandran
Yamini Krishnamurti, Raja Reddi, Chintakrishna Murli
KathakaliKunjukurup, Gopinathan, K. K. Pannikar, Sanata Rao, kanak Rele, Ragini Devi, Rita Ganguli
KathakBirzu Maharaj, Gopikrishnan, Sitara devi, Damayanti Joshi, Roshan Kumari, Lacchu Maharaj, Sambhu Maharaj, Uma Sharma
OddisiKalicharan Pattyanayak, Kelucharan Mahapatra, Sutapa Dasgupta, Sanjukta panigrahi, Indrani rahaman, Sonal man Singh, Minati Das, Priyambada Mohanti
ManipuriGuru Bipin Singh, Javeri Sisters

Frequently Asked Questions on Indian Dance Forms and Famous Dancers

Q1. Which dance form is Bala Saraswati associated with?

Bharatnatyam

Q2. Which is the oldest form of dance in India?

Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu is the oldest classical dance in India.

Q3. Which state in India originated the Chhau dance?

Jharkhand

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