International Dance Day: Lesser Known Dance Forms Of India

Lavani is a popular dance form of Maharashtra. It is a combination of traditional song and dance.

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Odissi, also known as Orissi is a famous ancient Indian traditional dance-drama genre of art. It originated in the temples of Odisha

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Chhau dance is a traditional dance from eastern India that enacts the episodes from Mahabharata and Ramanayana. Chhau is well known for its use of masks and strong martial movements.

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Mohiniyattam is one of the two dance forms that originated in Kerela. This dance form is said to represent the element of air.

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Bihu is a tradiotional dance form of Assam. It involves young men and women dressing up in their traditionals and dancing to the beats.

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Rouf is spring time dance hailing from the beautiful Kashmir. The most notable feature of this dance is the footwork called Chakri. It is performed during festivals.

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Kathakali is another famous Indian Dance Form that involves story telling through facial expressions and strong martial arts movements. Their attires and crowns are the signature of this dance.

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Sattriya Nritya is a dance form that originated in Assam. It involves mythological story telling with hand movements and face expressions. The basic dance unit of Sattriya is 64, just like in Natya Shastra.

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Yakshagana is a Indian dance form from coastal parts of Karnataka and Kerela. The dance is a beautiful blend of songs, dialogs and vibrant costume.

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