Classical Dances of India

Only Eight Indian dance forms are recognised with classical status by The Sangeet Natak Akademi.
  1. Bharatanatyam - originating in Tamil Nadu
  2. Odissi - originating in Orissa
  3. Kuchipudi - originating in Andhra Pradesh
  4. Mohiniaattam - originating in Kerala, performed by women
  5. Sattriya - originating in Assam, conferred classical status most recently
  6. Kathakali - originating in Kerala, performed by men
  7. Kathak - originating in Northern Indian
  8. Manipuri- originating in Manipur

Other art dances yet to be conferred as classical dances
  1. Gaudiya Nritya - Bengali art dance
  2. Andhra Natyam - Telugu art dance
  3. Vilasini Nrityam/Natyam - Telugu art dance
  4. Kerala Natanam - Kerala classical dance

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