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Cultures of Various Types of DANCES
India
Bihu s a folk dance 4m the India of Assam related 2 the Bihu festival.Dis joyous dance s performed by both young men & women& is characterized by brisk dance steps&rapid hand movement.Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing

Kuchipudi is an Indian classical dance originating in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India, but popular all over South India.

Kathak is one of the most important classical dances of India. Kathak is said to be derived from the word katha, meaning "the art of storytelling."

Bharata Natyam is a form of Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu and is known for its grace, elegance, purity, tenderness, expression and sculpturesque poses. Lord Shiva in his Nataraja form is considered the God of this dance.

Garba is a form of dance which was originated in the state of Gujarat in India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term Garbha ("womb") and Deep ("a small earthenware lamp"). Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the shakti

Kathakali is the classical dance form of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means "Story-Play". Kathakali is known for its heavy, elaborate makeup and costumes. In fact, the colorful and fascinating costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognized icon of Kerala.

Yakshagana is a folk theater form that combines dance,music,dialogue, costume, make-up,stage techniques with a unique style and form.

Manipuri dance is 1 of the major Indian classical dance forms. It originates from Manipur,a state in north-eastern India on the border with Burma

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, India and Sindh‚ Pakistan. Ghoomar was developed by the Bhil tribe and was then adopted by other Rajasthani communities. It is performed by women in swirling robes, and accompanied by men and women singing together.

The term Mohiniyattam comes from the words "Mohini" meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and "aattam" meaning graceful and sensuous body movements. The word "Mohiniyattam" literally means "dance of the enchantress".

Bagurumba s originated 4mnature,some 1000s years ago it was practiced by the Boro people.Generally boro people r like 2 stay in green environment.They love to play with envirnmt,beauty of nature.So they used to stay foothills of East&south Himalaya which is forest

Odissi, also known as Orissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.

Dhemsa is a traditional folk dance of tribal people of central India. The dancers form a chain by clutching each other at a shoulder and waist and dancing to the tune of traditional instrument. Dhemsa is a unique folk dance form performed in groups.

Raas or Dandiya Raas is the traditional folk dance form of Gujarat, India, and is associated with scenes of Holi, and lila of Krishna and Radha at Vrindavan. Along with Garba, it is the featured dance of Navratri evenings in Western India.

Panthi is a folk dance of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh and bears religious overtones.Performed on Maghi Purnima -the birth anniversary of their guru,Ghasidas,dance is evolving still to include a variety f steps &patterns. dancers around a jaitkhamb set up 4 the occasion

Giddha is often considered derived 4mthe ancient dance known as the ring dance &is just as energetic as Bhangra;at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace, elegance,flexibilty. It’s a very colourful dance 4m which is now copied in all regions of the country.

Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm. Lavani has contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre.

Chhau dance is a genre of Indian tribal martial dance which is popular in the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. There are three subgenres of the dance, based on its places of origin and development, Seraikella Chhau, Mayurbhanj Chhau and Purulia Chhau.

The term Bhangra refers to the traditional dance originating in the Majha area of the Punjab region.
Sattriya is 1 among the eight principal classical Indian dance traditions. Recognized in 2000 as classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi,the Sattriya is the most recent entrant

Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated by the Hindu women of Telangana. Every year this festival is celebrated as per Telugu version of Hindu calendar in the Bhadrapada Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, usually in September–October of Gregorian calendar.