Bharatanatyam, with its graceful movements and elaborate hand gestures, is a prominent classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu.

The tabla, a pair of hand drums, is the primary instrument used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Kathak performances.

Kuchipudi dance encompasses rhythmic footwork (jathis), expressive hand gestures (mudras), and the unique skill of balancing on the rim of a brass plate (tarangam).

Odissi dance is characterized by its graceful movements, lyrical expressions, and distinctive features such as tribhangi (three-fold bending of the body), chauka (square stance), and pallavi (improvisational section).

Kathakali, with its elaborate costumes, expressive eye movements, and graceful hand gestures, is a captivating dance form from Kerala.

Manipuri dance encompasses various forms, including Lai Haraoba (ritual dance), Pung Cholom (drum dance), and Raslila (dance-drama depicting the love of Radha and Krishna).

Yakshagana, with its energetic movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling, is a captivating classical dance form from Karnataka.

Kathak, with its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, is a captivating classical dance form from West Bengal.

Ghoomar, with its energetic movements, vibrant costumes, and captivating storytelling, is a captivating classical dance form from Rajasthan.

Lavani, with its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling, is a captivating classical dance form from Maharashtra.

Garba, with its energetic movements, vibrant costumes, and captivating storytelling, is a captivating classical dance form from Gujarat.

Bhangra, with its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, is a captivating classical dance form from Punjab.

Dumhal, with its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling, is a captivating classical dance form from Jammu and Kashmir.

Nati, with its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, is a captivating classical dance form from Himachal Pradesh.

Chholiya, with its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling, is a captivating classical dance form from Uttarakhand.