Classical dance 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

Bharatanatyam - originating in Tamil Nadu

Odissi - originating in Orissa

Kuchipudi - originating in Andhra Pradesh

Mohiniaattam

Sattriya - originating in Assam, conferred classical status most recently

Kathakali - originating in Kerala, performed by men

 

Kathak - originating in Northern Indian

Manipuri- originating in Manipur

Gaudiya Nritya - Bengali art dance

Andhra Natyam - Telugu art dance

Vilasini Nrityam/Natyam - Telugu art dance

Kerala Natanam - Kerala classical dance