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Mohiniattam (Indian classical dance from Kerala) Manipuri (Indian classical dance from Manipur) Matki Dance – Madhya Pradesh; Mardana Jhumar - Jharkhand; Margamkalli- dance form performed by the St. Thomas Christians community of Kerala
The Indian government's Ministry of Culture includes nine dance forms. [42] Scholars such as Drid Williams and others include Yakshagana and Bhagavata Mela to the nine classical Indian dances in the Sangeet Natak Akademi list. [3] [11] The classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Ministry of Culture are: [41] [43]
Dance in India include classical (above), semiclassical, folk and tribal. Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk. [1] As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country.
As per Tamil literature, dance forms formed a part of nun kalaigal (fine art forms) which also included music, and drama. Bharatanatyam is a major genre of classical dance that originated in the state. There are a lot of folk dance forms that are practised in the region, some of which trace their origins to the Sangam period (3rd century BCE).
Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan 2010 Performing Arts Rajasthan: Kalbeliya is a snake charming tribe. They perform dance on traditional music. 00340: Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala 2010 Performing Arts Kerala It is a dance drama that enacts stories and tales of a battle between Kali and Darika. 00345
Pages in category "Classical dance genres of India" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. !
Garba (folk dance of state of Gujarat, India) Garland dance; Gato (Argentina, Uruguay) Gaudiya Nritya (West Bengal, India) Gaur Maria Dance; Gavotte (Brittany), Gavot (historical) Gay Gordons; Gending Sriwijaya; Geommu; Gerontikos; Ghoomar (Folk Dance of Rajasthan, Northern India) Ghumura Dance (Folk dance of Kalahandi, Orissa/Odisha, India).
This is a list of dance categories, different types, styles, or genres of dance. For older and more region-oriented vernacular dance styles, see List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin .