| # | State / UT | Major Folk & Classical Dances | Status & Key Updates |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi (Classical), Ghantamardala, Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam (regional practice), Kummi, Siddhi Madhuri, Chhadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam | Kuchipudi is the official classical dance of Andhra Pradesh. |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Mask Dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War Dance, Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir | Traditional tribal performing arts of Arunachal Pradesh. |
| 3 | Assam | Sattriya (Classical), Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai | Sattriya was recognized as India’s 8th classical dance form by Sangeet Natak Akademi. |
| 4 | Bihar | Jat-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa, Bidesia, Jatra, Sohrai, Kajari | Prominent folk dance forms of Northern/Bhojpuri region. |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Goudi, Karma, Jhumar, Dagla, Pali, Tapali, Navrani, Diwari, Mundari, Panthi, Raut Nacha | Rich tribal folk traditions of Chhattisgarh. |
| 6 | Goa | Mandi, Jhagor, Khol, Dakni, Fugdi, Dhalo, Dekhnni, Tarangamel | Traditional coastal and festive folk dances of Goa. |
| 7 | Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai, Padhar | Garba was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. |
| 8 | Haryana | Jhumar, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor, Swang | Rich folk performance heritage of Haryana. |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance | Nati holds a Guinness World Record as the largest folk dance. |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Chhau, Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Karma, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai, Barao, Jhumair | Chhau is also recognized as a classical dance by the Ministry of Culture. |
| 11 | Karnataka | Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha (Dollu Kunitha), Karga, Lambi, Bayalata | Yakshagana is a traditional theater-dance art form. |
| 12 | Kerala | Kathakali (Classical), Mohiniyattam (Classical), Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali, Tappatikkali, Kali Aattam, Theyyam | Home to two recognized classical dance forms of India. |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maach | Folk expressions across Malwa and Bundelkhand regions. |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar (Bohada), Tamasha, Mauni, Powara, Gouricha | Lavani and Lezim are iconic folk traditions of Maharashtra. |
| 15 | Manipur | Manipuri (Classical), Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat, Thang-Ta, Pung Cholom, Lai Haraoba | Thang-Ta is a traditional martial art dance form. |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Laho, Baagla, Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem | Traditional harvest and thanksgiving festival dances. |
| 17 | Mizoram | Cheraw (Bamboo Dance), Khuallam, Chheihlam, Khanatm, Pakhupila | Cheraw is globally famous as the Mizoram Bamboo Dance. |
| 18 | Nagaland | Chong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim, Rangma, Zeliang, Bamboo Dance | Festive warrior and community folk traditions. |
| 19 | Odisha (Orissa) | Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Chadya Dandanata, Gotipua, Sambalpuri | Spelling updated: State name changed from Orissa to Odisha. |
| 20 | Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Kikli, Sammi | Bhangra (men) and Giddha (women) are famous globally. |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Panihari, Ginad, Kalbelia, Bhavai | Kalbelia dance is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. |
| 22 | Sikkim | Singhi Chham (Snow Lion Dance), Yak Chham, Maruni, Rechungma | Traditional Himalayan Buddhist and Nepalese folk dances of Sikkim. |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Bharatnatyam (Classical), Kumi (Kummi), Kolattam, Kavadi, Karagattam, Oyilattam | Bharatnatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India. |
| 24 | Telangana | Perini Shivatandavam, Dappu, Lambadi, Oggu Katha | Perini Shivatandavam is an ancient warrior dance revived in Telangana. |
| 25 | Tripura | Hojagiri, Garia, Lebang Boomani | Hojagiri is performed by the Reang community balancing pitchers on their heads. |
| 26 | Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumaoni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli, Chholiya | Chholiya is a famous sword-dance from Kumaon region. |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | Kathak (Classical), Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita, Charkula | Kathak is the primary classical dance form of Northern India. |
| 28 | West Bengal | Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan, Brita, Santhali | Baul music and dance form is recognized by UNESCO. |
| 29 | Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali, Jabro (Ladakh), Spaw (Ladakh) | Covers the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. |
