Indian Traditional Dances

India is a land of great mix of cultures, which witnessed in the wide variety of dances that can range from folk to the classical style. The Indian dances all vary as per the region it originates from and each have a distinct style from the steps to the kind of costumes worn. Besides, these dances also represent a particular culture. The steps are based around a strict style that is followed by all the students. Improvisations come in later. The dance also makes the use of ‘Natya’ or acting to portray the story being told. Many of the dances are based on religious mythologies.
Different form of  indian classical dances
Bharata Natyam is a traditional dance of the Tamils




Kathak is a dance of Uttarpradesh




Kathakali is a dance of  Kerala

Kuchipudi is a dance of Andhra Pradesh

Manipuri is a dance of Manipur



Mohiniyattam is a dance of Kerala

Odissi is a dance of Orissa



Sattriya is a dance of Assam