The folk dance tradition in Bihar has three distinct streams. One of them is mainly rooted in the songs of poets, the second stream is those of the Adivasis which are closer to nature, social institutions and rituals. And lastly, the third stream relates to the other regions of south Bihar. Most of the folk dances are religious ones, in which, gods and goddesses are invoked through dance and performed to the rhythm of folk songs and music. Some of the prominent Folk dances of Bihar include the following:

Bidesia
Bidesia is a popular form of dance drama, which originated in the 20th century folk theatre and is prevalent in the Bhojpuri-speaking region of Bihar.

Jat-Jatin Dance Jat-Jatin is the most popular folk dance of North Bihar, namely in Mithila and Koshi region, which is performed as a couple dance.

Jumari Dance
The Jumari dance is one of the famous dance in Indian state of Bihar. Such dances are closely connected with the local culture & tradition.

Jhijhian Dance
Jhijhian is a famous folk dance performance of Bihar State. This dance is ritualistic in nature and a part of the ritual to appease the rain god Indra, hoping to get a good rain for a year, for a resulting good quality harvest.

Paika Dance
The Paika Dance is a famous dance in Bihar. The basic objective of the dance performance was the development of physical excitement and courageous activities of the dancing warriors.