Dance is the earliest art and the most eternal form of communication, which directly appeals to the eyes; human nature with its joy and sorrow is depicted by means of representation through dance. Indian Dances are such an intricate art, that it brings out the innermost feelings and at the same time depicts the cultural aspects of a civilization. There are many different types of Indian dances which are mostly traditionally constrained and unique in its own way.

Folk dancing can be defined as a style of dancing that originated among the ordinary people before 19th century; their performance is dominated by an inherited tradition rather than by innovation in techniques. Indian Folk dances are more famous than classical forms of Indian dances as they are easier to understand and perform. From FFOlk Dances, one can get valuable information which can be more useful in understanding local culture, legends and myths that are deeply rooted in that culture, convictions & belief system, which native people follows.

Bhangra is a popular genre of the Indian folk Dance, which with its root deeply associated in the land of Punjab has somewhat, redefined the very structure of Indian folk dance to a great level. In its conventional sense Bhangra is a typical dace form. It was much later Bhangra crossing the bar of being just a folk dance of the "harvesting season" called the "Vaisakhi ", gradually became a popular musical expression where the term "harmony" gained a definite articulation.

Manipuri one of the six classical Indian dance styles which is native to Manipur, the northeastern state of India. Manipuri Dance has become a ruling passion and an aesthetic obsession for initiated artists and the spectators alike because of its colourful adornment, lightness of dancing foot, delicacy of abhinaya, lilting music and poetic charm. Manipuri has many different aspects and the origins of this dance form are found in myth and legends.

The Chhau dance of West Bengal has originated from the Purulia distrct and is considered as the most popular Indian folk dance and said to have originated from some primitive war-hoops. The Chhau dance is a mask dance performed only by the male dancers. Chhau is a festival dance, performed on the occasion of the sun festival observed according to the Bengali calendar and towards the end of the month of Chaitra. The Chhou dance is also performed in the tribal areas of Jharkhand and also in some parts of Chattisgarh and Orissa states of India.

Mohiniattam is one of the major classical Indian dance style.. The dance form of Mohiniattam was nurtured in the region of Kerala in southwestern India. It has only been in recent decades that Mohini Attam has risen in popularity and acceptability. Mohiniattam though born out of the fusion of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam, has developed its own identity. In the word Mohiniattam, Mohini means a maiden who charms the onlooker and attam means dance.

There are numerous classical Indian dancers who have carved a niche for themselves in Indian Dance. They have made an outstanding contribution in popularizing the varied Indian dance forms abroad. Notable dance personalities of India are Mallika Sarabhai, Shovana Narayan, Sonal Mansingh, Yamini Krishnamurthy. Mallika Sarabhai is a well known Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer of India. Shovana Narayan is a Kathak dancer and known as Kathak queen. Sonal Mansingh is an Odissi dancer and one of the most prominent dancers of India.

Dandiya is the Most famous indian folk Dance organised in indian states like Gujarat and maharashtra. The uniqueness of dandiya from the rest is its use of colourful, musical sticks, its dress code, the scope it offers for improvisation, innovation and creativity, and the massive number of dancers in any single programme. As for sticks, they were traditionally made of bamboo. However, now a days these sticks come in a variety of colours and kinds clattering of which should be in tune with the music played and at rhythmic intervals, are the markers of time.