Classical dance forms of India

The eight dance forms recognised as classical by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

8 entriesSource: Sangeet Natak Akademi; Ministry of CultureReviewed November 2026
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1BharatanatyamTamil Nadu
2KathakUttar Pradesh (North India)
3KathakaliKerala
4KuchipudiAndhra Pradesh
5ManipuriManipur
6MohiniyattamKerala
7OdissiOdisha
8SattriyaAssam