Folk Dances of India is often performed to commemorate an agricultural harvest or other social events. List of Important Folk Dances of India,Names, State wise List of Folk Dances of India

1. Dumhal 2. Hikat 3. HurkaBaul 4. Chholiya 5. Bhangra 6. Dhamyal 7. Mayur Nritya 8. Charkula 9. Rasa Lila 10. Giddha

Folk Dance of North India

1. Gaur Dance 2. Muria Dance 3. Saila Dance 4. Karma Dance 5. Kaksar Dance 6. Jhumar 7. Jawara Dance 8. Bhagoria Dance 9. Suwa Dance 10. Tertali Dance

Folk Dance of Central India

1. Chhau 2. Brita Dance 3. Dalkhai 4. Gotipua 5. Bardo Chham

Folk Dance of East India

1. Dandiya 2. Garba 3. Koli 4. Tippani Dance 5. Padhar Dance

Folk Dance of West India

1. Padayani 2. Kummi 3. Kolannalu 4. Parai Attam 5. Karagattam 6. Mayil Attam 7. Paampu Attam 8. Poikal Kudirai Attam 9. Theyyam

Folk Dance of South India