India is a land of fully traditions and cultures. Basically, Indian tribal dances and folk are simple and are performed to reveal joy during arrival of seasons, wedding and festivals, birth of a child. Folk art is the common domination of a group of people or a certain locality. On most purpose dancers sing themselves, accompanied by artists with instruments. The identity of the generatrix is forgotten, but the style is preserved down the ages. Each form of Folk Dance has a specific clothing & rhythm and some costumes are very colorful with outstanding jewels and designs.
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Indian tribal dances and folk are simple dances, and are performed to express happiness and joy among themselves. Folk and tribal dances are performed for every occasion, to celebrate and joy the arrival of seasons. The dances are extremely simple. The dances untie with verve and vitality. Men and women also perform some dances exclusively, while in some performances men and women dance together.
Here the list of the states and their various foke dances:
Andhra Pradesh Folk Dances
- Kuchipudi
- Veeranatyam
- Dappu
- Tappeta Gullu
- Lambadi
- Dhimsa
- Vilasini Natyam
- Andhra Natyam
- Kolattam
- Butta Bommalu
- Bhamakalpam
Also Read: Andhra Pradesh Districts
Assam Folk Dances
- Bihu
- Maharas
- Kaligopal
- Bagurumba
- Bichhua
- Natpuja
- Naga dance
- Khel Gopal
- Jhumura Hobjanai
- Tabal Chongli
- Canoe
Also Read: Assam Districts
Bihar Folk Dances
- Jata-Jatin
- Panwariya
- Sama Chakwa
- Bakho-Bakhain
- Bidesia
Also Read: Bihar Districts
Gujarat Folk Dances
- Garba
- Tippani Juriun
- Bhavai
- Dandiya Ras
Also Read: Gujarat Districts
Haryana Folk Dances
- Jhumar
- Loor
- Gugga
- Khor
- Gagor
- Phag
- Daph
- Dhamal
Also Read: Haryana Districts
Himachal Pradesh Folk Dances
- Jhora
- Jhali
- Nati
- Dangi
- Chharhi
- Dhaman
- Chhapeli
- Mahasu
Also Read: Himachal Pradesh Districts
Jammu and Kashmir Folk Dances
- Rauf
- Damali
- Hikat
- Mandjas
- Kud Dandi Nach
Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir Districts
Karnataka Folk Dances
- Yakshagan
- Karga
- Lambi
- Huttari
- Suggi
- Kunitha
Also Read: Karnataka Districts
Kerala Folk Dances
- Kathakali (Classical)
- Mohiniattam
- Kaikottikali
- Ottam Thulal
Also Read: Kerala Districts
Maharashtra Folk Dances
- Lavani
- Gafa
- Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada
- Nakata
- Koli
- Lezim
Also Read: Maharashtra Districts
Odisha Folk Dances
- Odissi (Classical)
- Munari
- Chhau
- Savari
- Ghumara
- Painka
Also Read: Orissa Districts
West Bengal Folk Dances
- Kathi
- Marasia
- Mahal
- Keertan
- Gambhira
- Dhali
- Jatra
- Baul
Also Read: West Bengal Districts
Punjab Folk Dances
- Bhangra
- Bhand
- Naqual
- Giddha
- Daff
- Dhaman
Also Read: Punjab Districts
Rajasthan Folk Dances
- Jhulan Leela
- Jhuma
- Suisini
- Ghapal
- Kalbeliya
- Ghumar
- Chakri
- Ganagor
Also Read: Rajasthan Districts
Tamil Nadu Folk Dances
- Bharatanatyam
- Kavadi
- Kumi
- Kolattam
Also Read: Tamil Nadu Districts
Uttar Pradesh Folk Dances
- Nautanki
- Chappeli
- Jaita
- Raslila
- Kajri
- Jhora
Also Read: Uttar Pradesh Districts
Uttarakhand Folk Dances
- Garhwali
- Jhora
- Raslila
- Chappeli
- Kumayuni
- Kajari
Also Read: Uttarakhand Districts
Goa Folk Dances
- Shigmo
- Ghode
- Modni
- Samayi nrutya
- Jagar
- Ranmale
- Gonph
- Tonnya mell
- Tarangamel
- Koli
- Dekhni
- Fugdi
Also Read: Goa Districts
Madhya Pradesh Folk Dances
- Jawara
- Phulpati
- Grida Dance
- Selalarki
- Selabhadoni
- Maanch
- Matki
- Aada
- Khada Nach
Also Read: Madhya Pradesh Districts
Chhattisgarh Folk Dances
- Gaur Maria
- Pandwani
- Vedamati
- Kapalik
- Bharthari Charit
- Chandaini
- Panthi
- Raut Nacha
Also Read: Chhattisgarh Districts
Jharkhand Folk Dances
- Mardana Jhumar
- Paika
- Phagua
- Hunta Dance
- Mundari Dance
- Sarhul
- Barao
- Jhitka
- Danga
- Domkach
- Ghora Naach
- Alkap
- Karma Munda
- Agni
- Jhumar
- Janani Jhumar
Also Read: Jharkhand Districts