MaharashtraGo Back
Koli - This is the traditional dance of the fisher folk of Maharashtra.
Gondhal - This is a dance performed in praise of goddess Ambabai of Maharashtra.It narrates the deeds of the goddess and her different incarnations as kali, Mahishasurmardini, etc.
Jagran - Dance done by a couple named –“Waghya and Murali”. They sing and dance in praise of God Khandoba.
Lavani - This is one of the most famous folk dances of MaharshtraThe dance itself has reflections of kathak.
Shetkari Dance - The Farmers dance done to celebrate a good harvest Young men and women participate in this dance in a festive mood.
Lezim - This dance gets its name from the main instrument used in the dance-the lezim.T his dance is mainly accomp[anied by the Dhol and another percussion instrument called the Tasha.
GujaratGo Back
Taali Garba - Garba is a very graceful form of dance among the Gujaratis and it is performed on nine nights, of 'Navratri' to praise Goddess Ambika. Women dance gracefully in circles using, 'Taali' or claps to keep the rhythm.
Beda (pot) Garba - This is another variation of Garba where the ladies dance with “bedu” (pots) in their hands.
Dandiya Raas - This is the most popular folk dance from Gujarat.It is very simple dance and is performed by a group who move in circles to measure steps, marking time by clanking sticks called dandiya. This is a very energetic, colorful and playful dance
Tippani - this dance is performed by the women folk of Chorwad. Women laborers engaged in house construction beat the floor for a glossy surface with a long sticks called as tippan. This dance form has evolved from this daily routine to break the monotony of the work Females perform this dance with sticks in their hands, which they strike on the ground to the beats of the drum.
SaurashtraGo Back
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Roomaal Dance - This is a variation of the garba. Here the participants waive colorful scarves (roomals) in their hands as they dance to the beat of the music.
Athang Raas (Gof Gunthan) - Gof Gunthan, popularly known, as Athanga Nritya is a very intricate and entertaining variation of Dandia Raas. Every player holds a stick in one hand and a colored string in the other. They weave a braid and unweave it as they dance striking the stick in the other hand to keep the rhythm.
Rajasthan Go Back
Kalbeliya - The sensuous fast paced snake charmer dance of The Kalbeliya gypsies of Rajasthan The dancers wear a traditional long black skirt embroidered with silver and colorful ribbons.
Tera Tali - Tera Taali is a devotional dance in honor of folk hero Baba Ramdeo by women of Kamar community. They dance with cymbals tied to various parts of their body, which they strike by the ones in their hands with the dance movements.
Ghoomar - Ghoomar is a traditional women's folk dance of and is performed only by women..The women dance in a circle with rapid turning movements.
Kacchi Ghodi and Kathputli - The kacchi ghodi –the dummy horse dance of Rajasthan Kathputli-the Puppets are an integral part of the culture of Rajathsan and this dance involves puppet like movements done to the beat of drums.
Uttar PradeshGo Back
Holi Dance –The dance done to celebrate the festival of color, holi. The dancers dance to songs about stories of Lord Krishna playing Holi with the Gopis and done to the beat of daphs or drums.
BiharGo Back
Santhal – This is the distinct dance of the Santhals, the tribals from Bihar. They dance to the music of the drums, flute and jhal.
PunjabGo Back
Bhangra - Bhangra is a very lively form of folk dance that originates from Punjab. People traditionally performed Bhangra when celebrating the harvest.
Giddha - Bhangra's female counterpart, Giddha, is similar in concept .The ladies dance to Boliyans, (proverbial short poems) .Giddha is performed at festive occasions like weddings, Baisakhi, etc
KashmirGo Back
Roomaal Dance - the dancers dance swaying the roomals to the typical Kashmiri tunes mainly played on the santoor and the rubab.
Himachal PradeshGo Back
Dangi Dance - This dance by the women folk of Chamba has cluster formations and strong cohesive lines representing the mountains terrain , and circles symbolizing spring.
Goa Go Back
Dekhni - Dekhni incorporates the exquisite and unique fusion of Indian melody and western rhythm. A lovely damsel is usually the theme of this highly popular folk song cum dance event that is exclusively performed by women.
Mando - Mando is a very popular dance in the Christian community of Goa and is accompanied by the Dulpod songs.
Andhra PradeshGo Back
Kummi/Kolattam - This is a simple dance performed by women and young girls. They perform this in a circle as they clap their hands to keep the beat along with the singing of the kummi songs.
Kolattam - is similar to kummi but in this the dancers keep the beat by striking small sticks, which they hold in their hands.
Kummi and kolattam are dances popular all over south India.
Lambadi Dance - The dance of the Lambadis ,tribals who are also known as the Banjaras.
KeralaGo Back
Kaikotikalli - Kaikottikali or Thiruvathirakali is an extremely popular folk dance performed by the maidens of Kerala. It is a group dance that used to be performed on the occasion of Onam and Thiruvathira.
Oppana - This is a Bridal Dance done to mapillapattu songs .It is performed by Muslim Girls of Malabar region of Kerala and is essential to the wedding entertainment and festivities.
Velakalli - This is one of the most spectacular and extremely vigorous martial folk dance performed in Kerala.
TamilnaduGo Back
Kummi/Kolattam - similar to the kummi kolattam done in all other regions of South India
Karagattam - A folk dance with musical accompaniment performed balancing a pot on the head. Traditionally, this dance is performed in praise of the rain goddess Mari Amman and river goddess, Gangai Amman.
Kurathi - Kurathi is the gypsy dance of the state of Tamilnadu. A priceless treasure in the folk tradition, the kurathi dance is known for its energetic movements and upbeat rhythmic patterns.
AssamGo Back
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Bihu - The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu. This joyous dance is characterized by brisk dance steps, rapid hand movement, and a rhythmic swaying of the hips.
BengalGo Back
Traditional Bengali dance performed to Rabindra Sangeet.
OrissaGo Back
Ranappa (Stilt Dance) - This is the dance of the coastal areas of Ganjam district of Orissa. The young village dancers standing on bamboo sticks, dance with utmost ease and show remarkable skill in balance and agility to the accompaniment of Dhol and Mahuri.
MizoramGo Back
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Cheraw dance - Also known as the bamboo dance. The dancer moves by stepping alternatively in and out from between and across a pair of horizontal bamboos, held against the ground by people sitting face to face at either side.
NagalandGo Back
A tribal war dance with mocking war movements interspersed with clapping and singing. Some tribes also include the bamboo dance in this.
Various themes presented through Dances:Go Back
Festivals Of India - Festivals in India are an integral part of people's life. They portray the rich cultural heritage of the country. A spectrum of Indian festivals was portrayed through dances
Weddings of India - Indian wedding is known for its glitz and glamour. It symbolizes tradition, celebration and togetherness. These were dances to showcase the elaborate and colorful wedding celebrations in India
Village life in India - To portray the life in an Indian village from Dawn to dusk.Starting with a dance on a bhajan to a dance which is a tribute to the lively and carefree lifestyle of the village folk.
Muktinaad - The story of the freedom struggle of India.
Dekh Teri Mumbai – All you would like to know about the life of the bustling city of Mumbai through dances
Rhythms Of Culture - the journey of Indian music from Vedic period till today portrayed through various dances.
