Question

in India how many dance forms are there.a) more than 60 b) more than 100 c) more than 150 d) more than 250 .​

Answer 1

it may be more than 100 dances

Answer 2

There are (b) more than 100 dance forms in India .

• The 2 major dance forms in India are classical and folk dance.

• Classical dance has emerged from the Natya Shastra where the specific features of each of the Classical dance forms have been mentioned.

• There are 8 classical dance form in India.

1. Bharatnatyam

2. Kathak

3. Kuchipudi

4. Odissi

5. Kathakali

6. Sattriya

7. Manipuri

8. Mohiniyattam.

• Folk dances in India represent the culture and tradition of the community from where it originated.

• Folk dances are usually performed during the respective community’s celebration- childbirth, festivals, weddings, etc.