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| S. No | State | Classical Dance | Folk Dance |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi | Kolattam, Dhimsa, Veeranatyam, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha, Ghanta Mardala |
| 2 | Assam | Sattriya, Bihu | Ojapali, Bihu, Ankia Naat, Jhumur Naach, Bayurumba, Ali Ai Ligang, Khel Gopal, Rakhal Lila, Tabal Chongli, Canoe |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | – | Lion and peacock dance, Cardo chham, Aji lamu. |
| 4 | Bihar | Chan | Jata jatin, Bikhari, Jadur, Chhau, kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | – | Panthi, Raut Nacha. |
| 6 | Gujarat | Garba | Dandiya Rass, Garba, Bhavi, Tippani, Gomph |
| 7 | Goa | – | Fugdi, Tarangamel, Dhala, Dekhni(Going to be Classical recognised), Dhangar |
| 8 | Haryana | – | Saang, Khoria, Gugga Dance, Teej, Phag, Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gagor |
| 9 | Punjab | Bhangar | Luddi, Pandass, Kikkli, Giddha (Women), Bhangra (Men) (Going to be Classical recognised) |
| 10 | Jammu and Kashmir | – | Hikat, Rouf, Kud, Dumhal |
| 11 | Jharkhand | – | Karma or Munda |
| 12 | Kerala | Kathakali, Mohiniyattam | Chakyar koothu, Kaikottikali, Mudiyettu, Krishnaaattam, Thullal, Thirayattam, Kaliyattam, Thappatikkali |
| 13 | Karnataka | Hatlari | Bayalata, Dollu Kunitha, Veeragaase, Yakshagana (Going to be Classical recognised), Huttari, Suggi Kunitha |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | Karma | Teratali, Charkula, Jawara, Matki, Maanch, Grida Dance. |
| 15 | Mizoram | Khantumm Bamboo | Cheraw Dance (Bamboo Dance) |
| 16 | Manipur | Manipuri | Dhol Cholom, Thang Ta (form of martial art) |
| 17 | Maharashtra | – | Tamasha, Pavri Nah, Lavani, Mauni, Dasavtar, Gafa, Dahikala, Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya |
| 18 | Odisha | Odissi, Chan | Ghumura Dance, Chhau Dance, Baagh Naach(Tiger Dance), Dalkhai, Karma Naach, Chadya Dandanata |
| 19 | Puducherry | – | Garadi |
| 20 | Rajasthan | – | Kalbelia, Bhavai, Kach hi Ghodi, Ghoomar, Ginad, Chakri, Gangore, Terahttal, Kayal, Jhulan, Leela, Jhumaa, Suisini |
| 21 | Tamil Nadu | Bharathanatyam | Kavadi, Devarattum, Kummi, Kollatum, Karagattam, Mayilattum, Paambattum, Puliyattum, Poikal kudirai, Bommalattum, Therukoothu. |
| 22 | Tripura | – | Hojagiri, Goria, Labang Boomani. |
| 23 | Sikkim | – | Singhi Chham, Yak Chaam, Rechungma. |
| 24 | Telangana | – | Perini Thandavam, Dappu, Lambadi. |
| 25 | Himachal Pradesh | Nati | Kinnauri Nati, Namgen, Jhora, Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu, Jadda, Jhainta, Chharhi |
| 26 | Nagaland | – | Chang Lo or Sua Lua |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Garwali | Chholiya, Thali Jadda, Jhainta |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | Kathak, Chan | Rasiya, Swang, Nautanki, Naqual, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri |
| 29 | West Bengal | – | Chhau, Gambhira, Kalikapatadi, Alkap, Baul Kirtan, Jatra, Lama |
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