7 Traditional Dance Forms Of North India

SAURAV GUPTA

Kathak

Origin: Uttar Pradesh Features: Graceful footwork, expressive storytelling

Bhangra

Origin: Punjab Features: Energetic movements, accompanied by dhol beats

Garba

Origin: Gujarat Features: Colorful, lively dance with dandiya sticks, performed during Navratri

Rouf

Origin: Jammu and Kashmir Features: Graceful movements, colorful costumes, primarily performed by women

Chhau

Origin: Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha Features: Semi-classical, martial arts movements, elaborate masks

Giddha

Origin: Punjab Features: Graceful movements, rhythmic clapping, performed by women

Raslila

Origin: Uttar Pradesh Features: Devotional dance depicting Lord Krishna's love stories, performed during Krishna Janmashtami