List of Folk Dances of Different States in India: Dance is an art form that is different for everyone. It is not only about moments it is about the feelings and emotions we express through dance. In a diverse country like India, there are more languages than in States. If we talk about dance forms in India there are more than 100 dance forms in India. Every state and every region has a different form of dance and music.
India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Folk art is the common possession of a group of people or a particular locality. The identity of the originators is forgotten, but the style is preserved down the ages. Check the list below of folk dances of different States in India.
List of Dance forms in India
| State | Major Dance Form |
| Andhra Pradesh | Burrakatha, Kuchipudi, Veeranatyam, Kolattam, Butla, Bommalu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Wancho, Digaru Mishmi Buiya, Idu Mishmi, Ka Fifai, Ponung |
| Assam | Bihu, Bhortal, Dhuliya, Apsara-Sabha, Deodhani |
| Bihar | Bidesiya, Fagua, Kajari, Painki, Jhumri |
| Chhattisgarh | Saila Dance, Sau Nacha, Jhirliti, Karma, Panthi |
| Goa | Dhalo, Dhangar, Mussoll, Dashavatra, Dulpod |
| Gujarat | Garba, Matukadi, Dandiya Rass, Padhar Siddi, Dhamal |
| Haryana | Jhomar, Gangaur, Loor, Khoria, Sapela |
| Himachal Pradesh | Chamba, Rasa, Swang Tegi, Nuala, Jataru Kayang |
| Jharkhand | Santali, Mundari, Sarhul, Lahasua, Damkach |
| Karnataka | Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Pata Kunitha, Veeragase, Yashagana |
| Kerala | Kathakali, Pulikalli, Thirvathirakali, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Muriya, Gaur, Saila, Ahiria, Banjara |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Powada, Tamasha, Koli, Bala Dindi |
| Manipur | Lai Haraoba, Chanlam, Kartal Cholam, Rass Lila, Pung Cholam |
| Meghalaya | Wangala, Lahoo Dance, Pomblang Nongkrem, Derogata, Chambil Mesara |
| Mizoram | Cheraw, Chai-Lam, Khuallam, Solakai, Sarlamkai |
| Nagaland | Zeliang, Changai, Modse, War dance, Sadal Kekai |
| Odisha | Gotipua, Odissi, Dhap, Karma naach, Dalkhai |
| Punjab | Giddha, Jhumar, Bhangra, Luddi, Jaago |
| Rajasthan | Bhavai, Fire dance, Kalbelia, Rasiya, Tera tali |
| Sikkim | Tamang Selo, Maruni, Chu Faat, Khukuri, Rechungma |
| Tamil Nadu | Theru, Koothu, Kummi, Kolattam, Oyilattam, Puliyattam |
| Telangana | Gusadi, Kuchipudi, Lambadi, Dandaria, Bonalu |
| Tripura | Cheraw, Hojagiri, Mamita, Mosak Sulmani, Goria |
| Uttar Pradesh | Swang, Raslila, Nautanki, Kathak, Mayur Nritya |
| Uttarakhand | Romala, Jhora, Chhopati, Barada Nati, Dhurang |
| West Bengal | Chhau, Kalikapatadi, Jatra, Gazan, Dhunachi |
