A Review on Incredible India's Folk Dances of Respective States.
Keywords:
diverse, tradition, renowned, regions, classical, happiness, Bhangra, Kuchipudi.Abstract
India is popularly known for its diverse customs & tradition. Indian culture is well renowned for its diversity in all regions. In this current study, a brief discussion on some of the well-known popular dances in India. Some of the dances are discussed with their states of origin are better described. Indian dance forms are of classical and folk dance form. Almost every states have their own dance to express their happiness, joy, grief and various other moods. Dance helps to express oneself in a different way. Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Kuchipudi, & Sattriya Dance are classical form of dance while Bhangra, Rouf, Garba, Ghoomar, Chhau, Bihu, Lavani, & Mohiniyattam are folk form of dance. From all of them, only six types are recognized on a national level: Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kathak, Odissi & Kuchipudi. In future, these dance form can play a greater attraction of the tourist which will ultimately enhances the tourism activities in India.
