Arts and Culture of India

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Explore Arts and Culture of India

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Dance Form

Bhangra

Bhangra is an energetic Punjabi dance tradition with agricultural roots and a powerful modern presence in stage, popular music and diaspora culture.

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Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam is a major Indian classical dance tradition associated especially with Tamil Nadu, combining expressive movement, rhythm, music and narrative.

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Bihu Dance

Bihu dance is an Assamese folk tradition associated with seasonal celebration, youth participation, music and community life.

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Chhau

Chhau is a family of eastern Indian dance traditions combining martial movement, stylised storytelling, music and, in some forms, elaborate masks.

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Garba

Garba is a Gujarati community dance tradition performed in circular formations, especially during Navratri.

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Ghoomar

Ghoomar is a Rajasthani folk dance recognised for graceful circular movement, colourful dress and community performance.

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Kalbelia Dance

Kalbelia is a Rajasthani dance and music tradition associated with the Kalbelia community and noted for fluid movement, song and instrumental performance.

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Kathak

Kathak is a North Indian classical dance tradition known for rhythmic footwork, spins, expressive storytelling and close dialogue with Hindustani music.

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Kathakali

Kathakali is a renowned performance tradition of Kerala combining dance, drama, music, elaborate costume and a highly developed language of gesture.

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Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is a classical dance tradition associated with Andhra Pradesh, combining expressive dance, rhythmic technique and dramatic presentation.

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Lavani

Lavani is a performance tradition of Maharashtra combining expressive song, dance, strong rhythm and theatrical presentation.

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Manipuri Dance

Manipuri dance traditions from Manipur are known for refined movement, devotional themes, martial forms and distinctive regional music and costume.

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Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance tradition of Kerala characterised by graceful movement, expressive interpretation and close association with regional music.

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Odissi

Odissi is a classical dance tradition associated with Odisha, recognised for sculptural poses, lyrical movement and links with temple and devotional arts.

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Rouf

Rouf is a Kashmiri women's folk dance performed in lines with coordinated steps and songs during festive and seasonal occasions.

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Sattriya

Sattriya is a classical dance tradition of Assam that developed within Vaishnava monastic institutions and combines devotional narrative, music and movement.