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folk dances in India are performed for every possible occasion - to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, at a wedding and primarily during festivals. The folk dances are full of energy, vibrancy and vitality and at the same time very simple with minimum dance moves. Some dances have both men and women dancing together while some dances are performed separately by men and women. Fold dances are known for On most occasions, the dancers sing themselves, accompanied by artists with instruments. A folk dance form has a specific costume and rhythm. Most of the costumes, worn for folk dances, are colorful with extensive jewels and designs representing the culture of the community. There are numerous ancient folk and tribal dances.
Folk dances are performed for each conceivable event - to praise the
landing of seasons,
birth of a kid, a
wedding and
celebrations, which are plenty. The
Folk dances are extremely simple with least of steps or movement.
The moves of Indian people are brimming with
vitality and
essentials. A few moves are performed
independently by people while in a few
exhibitions people move together. On most events, the artists sing themselves, joined by craftsmen with instruments. Each type of a move has an explicit ensemble and mood. The majority of the outfits, worn for, are bright with broad gems and structures. How about we view people
moves of India.Indian Folk Dances are a means of celebration and expression of feelings. Below table lists some of the well known Indian Folk Dances.
Dance Forms |
State of Origin |
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Ankiya Nat |
Assam |
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Bidesia |
Bihar |
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Bhavai |
Gujarat |
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Bhand Pather |
Jammu and Kashmir |
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Bedara Vesha |
Karnataka |
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Burrakatha |
Andhra Pradesh |
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Bathukamma |
Telangana |
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Chakyar koothu |
Kerala |
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Chavittu Nadakam |
Kerala |
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Charukala |
Uttar Pradesh |
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Chholiya |
Uttrakhand |
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Chhau (Purulia) |
West Bengal |
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Dangi Nritya |
Gujarat |
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Domkach |
Jharkhand |
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Dollu Kunitha |
Karnataka |
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Doddata-Bayalata |
Karnataka |
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Daskathia |
Orissa |
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Devarattam |
Tamil Nadu |
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Dekhni |
Goa |
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Garba |
Gujarat |
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Ghoomar |
Rajasthan |
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Ghode modni |
Goa |
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Hudo |
Gujarat |
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Jhijhiya |
Bihar |
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Jat-jatin |
Bihar |
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Jhumar |
Jharkhand |
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Kirtania Natak |
Assam |
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Kathaputli |
Bihar |
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Karma |
Bihar |
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Kariyala |
Himachal Pradesh |
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Kodiyattam |
Kerala |
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Koli dance |
Maharashtra |
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Khyal |
Rajasthan |
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Koya |
Andhra Pradesh |
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Karakaattam |
Tamil Nadu |
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Kaavadi attam Puliattam |
Tamil Nadu |
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Kurvaanji |
Tamil Nadu |
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Kolattam |
Tamil Nadu |
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Kunbi dance |
Goa |
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Lavani |
Maharashtra |
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Lambadi |
Andhra Pradesh |
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Margam Kali |
Kerala |
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Mayurbhanj Chhau |
Orissa |
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Maylattam |
Tamil Nadu |
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Mayur Nritya |
Uttar Pradesh |
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Puli Kali |
Kerala |
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Siddi Dhamal |
Gujarat |
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Sarhul |
Jharkhand |
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Santhali |
West Bengal |
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Tippani Dance |
Gujara |
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Thirayattam |
Kerala |
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Tamasha |
Maharashtra |
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Therukoothu |
Tamil Nadu |
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