A List of Classical and Folk Dance in India, important for Competitive Exams are provided below. The PDF of Classical and Folk Dance in India, full list also provided for free download from the google drive link provided at the end of this post.
The Static General Knowledge questions of Indian Culture are asked in every examinations. It is necessary to remember all the classic and folk dance of India to secure better marks in competitive Exams.
| S. No | State | Classical Dance | Folk Dance |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi | Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha, Ghanta Mardala |
| 2 | Assam | Sattriya, Bihu | Ojapali, Bihu, Ankia Naat, Jhumur Naach, Bayurumba, Ali Ai Ligang, Khel Gopal, Rakhal Lila, Tabal Chongli, Canoe |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | – | Lion and peacock dance, Cardo chham, Aji lamu. |
| 4 | Bihar | Chan | Jata jatin, Bikhari, Jadur, Chhau, kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | – | Panthi, Raut Nacha. |
| 6 | Gujarat | Garba | Dandiya Rass, Garba, Bhavi, Tippani, Gomph |
| 7 | Goa | – | Fugdi, Tarangamel, Dhala, Dekhni(Going to be Classical recognised), Dhangar |
| 8 | Haryana | – | Saang, Khoria, Gugga Dance, Teej, Phag, Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gagor |
| 9 | Punjab | Bhangar | Luddi, Pandass, Kikkli, Giddha (Women), Bhangra (Men) (Going to be Classical recognised) |
| 10 | Jammu and Kashmir | – | Hikat, Rouf, Kud, Dumhal |
| 11 | Jharkhand | – | Karma or Munda |
| 12 | Kerala | Kathakali, Mohiniyattam | Chakyar koothu, Kaikottikali, Mudiyettu, Krishnaaattam, Thullal, Thirayattam, Kaliyattam, Thappatikkali |
| 13 | Karnataka | Hatlari | Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase, Yakshagana (Going to be Classical recognised), Huttari, Suggi Kunitha |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | Karma | Teratali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki, Maanch, Grida Dance. |
| 15 | Mizoram | Khantumm Bamboo | Cheraw Dance (Bamboo Dance) |
| 16 | Manipur | Manipuri | Dhol Cholom, Thang Ta (form of martial art) |
| 17 | Maharashtra | – | Tamasha, Pavri Nah, Lavani, Mauni, Dasavtar, Gafa, Dahikala, Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya |
| 18 | Odisha | Odissi, Chan | Ghumura Dance, Chhau Dance, Baagh Naach(Tiger Dance), Dalkhai, Karma Naach, Chadya Dandanata |
| 19 | Puducherry | – | Garadi |
| 20 | Rajasthan | – | Kalbelia, Bhavai, Kach hi Ghodi, Ghoomar, Ginad, Chakri, Gangore, Terahttal, Kayal, Jhulan, Leela, Jhumaa, Suisini |
| 21 | Tamil Nadu | Bharathanatyam | Kavadi, Devarattum, Kummi, Kollatum, Karagattam, Mayilattum, Paambattum, Puliyattum, Poikal kudirai, Bommalattum, Therukoothu. |
| 22 | Tripura | – | Hojagiri, Goria, Labang Boomani. |
| 23 | Sikkim | – | Singhi Chham, Yak Chaam, Rechungma. |
| 24 | Telangana | – | Perini Thandavam, Dappu, Lambadi. |
| 25 | Himachal Pradesh | Nati | Kinnauri Nati, Namgen, Jhora, Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu, Jadda, Jhainta, Chharhi |
| 26 | Nagaland | – | Chang Lo or Sua Lua |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Garwali | Chholiya, Thali Jadda, Jhainta |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | Kathak, Chan | Rasiya, Swang, Nautanki, Naqual, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri |
| 29 | West Bengal | – | Chhau, Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Alkap, Baul Kirtan, Jatra, Lama |
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