Indian Classical & Folk Dances - Revision Notes with Mnemonics
Indian Classical & Folk Dances - Grouped Clean Notes with Dashes
--- MAHARASHTRA ---
- Lavani, Powada, Koli, Waghya Murali and Dhangari Gaja are folk dances of - Maharashtra
- Songi Mukhawate is a dance representing Narasimha - Maharashtra
--- GOA ---
- Ghode Modni is a warrior dance from - Goa
- Fugdi and Gonph are folk dances of - Goa
--- KERALA ---
- Mudiyettu, a ritual-drama recognized by UNESCO in 2010 - Kerala
- Thullal dance originated from - Kerala
- Padayani is performed at Bhadrakali temple - Kerala
- Chavittu Kali is associated with - Kerala
--- TRIPURA ---
- Maimata is a folk dance of - Tripura
- Lebang Boomani is a harvest dance of - Tripura
--- ASSAM ---
- Sattriya was recognized as a classical dance in 2000 - Assam
- One-act play of Sattriya is called Ankiya Nat - Assam
- Bagurumba is a folk dance performed by Bodo tribe - Assam
--- MEGHALAYA ---
- Ka Shad Mastieh is a victory dance of Khasi tribe - Meghalaya
- Laho dance is performed by the Jaintiya tribe - Meghalaya
--- JHARKHAND ---
- Paika dance is performed by the Munda tribe - Jharkhand
Indian Classical & Folk Dances - Revision Notes with Mnemonics
- Sarhul festival is celebrated by Oraon tribe - Jharkhand
- Agni, Mardana Jhumar and Phagua are dances of - Jharkhand
- Seraikella Chhau is a classical/folk dance of - Jharkhand
--- MANIPUR ---
- Manipuri dance is based on Rasleela of Radha and Krishna - Manipur
- Ras, Sankirtana and Thang-Ta are forms of - Manipuri
- Choloms are the masculine aspect of Manipuri - Manipur
- Jagoi and Thabal Chongba are folk dances of - Manipur
- Nat singing style is associated with - Manipuri
- Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of - Manipuri dance
--- RAJASTHAN ---
- Kalbelia is a snake-charmer dance performed by Kalbelia community - Rajasthan
- Gair dance is performed by Bhil community - Rajasthan
- Chari dance is performed by women - Rajasthan
--- GUJARAT ---
- Siddhi Dhamal is a dance of Siddhis with 300-year history - Gujarat
- Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun are folk dances of - Gujarat
- Trippani, Hudo, Mer Ras, Palli Jag, Garbo are from - Gujarat
--- KARNATAKA ---
- Kamsale is a folk dance of - Karnataka
- Dollu Kunitha, Bhoota, Balakat are folk dances of - Karnataka
- Dollu Kunitha involves drums adorned with cloths - Karnataka
--- OTHERS BY REGION ---
- Rikham Pada and Tapu are folk dances of - Arunachal Pradesh
- Kud is a folk dance of - Jammu and Kashmir
- Grida is a folk dance of - Madhya Pradesh
Indian Classical & Folk Dances - Revision Notes with Mnemonics
- Jhijhiya is a dance of Bihar for rain god Indra - Bihar
- Chu Faat and Tashi Sabdo are dances of - Sikkim
- Chang Lo is a tribal dance by Chang tribe of - Nagaland
- Gaur Maria is a folk dance from - Chhattisgarh
- Munda tribe performs Mundari dance in Chota Nagpur Plateau - Jharkhand
- Bhoota and Balakat dances are also of - Karnataka
- Balti dance is from - Ladakh
- Gugga folk dance is performed by men in - Haryana
--- CLASSICAL DANCE & TECHNIQUES ---
- Rasa and Bhava originate from - Bharatmunis Natya Shastra
- Natya Shastra is the origin of most Indian classical dance forms - Pan-India
- Laasya refers to grace and is suitable for female presentation - Pan-India
- The two basic aspects of classical dance are Laasya and Tandava - Pan-India
- Bharatanatyam was banned in 1910 by British - Tamil Nadu
- Bharatanatyam is performed in Carnatic music - Tamil Nadu
- Kathak is associated with Hindustani music and princely state of Avadh - Uttar Pradesh
- Kuchipudi, conceived by Siddhendra Yogi in 17th century - Andhra Pradesh
- The number of Indian classical dances recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi is - 8
- The word Kathak is derived from - Story
- Dance techniques were codified by - Bharata in 5th century B.C.
- Kathakali features masks, skirts, jackets, heavy ornaments - Kerala
- Kathakali is preceded by - Sevakali
- Aharya Abhinaya relates to costumes and makeup - Pan-India
- Angika Abhinaya conveys meaning through body - Pan-India
- Natwari Nritya is linked to - Kathak
- Pakhawaj syllables conclude - Odissi
--- OTHER FORMS ---
- Tevitichiyattam, Nangai Natakam and Dasiyattam are classical variations - Tamil Nadu
