Langvir Nritya
Langvir Nritya is a folk dance from the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India, that is performed by men wearing traditional clothing and masks. The dance is performed to the beat of a drum, and the dancers often sing as they perform. It is an acrobatic dance that involves climbing a bamboo pole and balancing oneself on the navel at the top. The .
Chholiya
The Chholiya dance, also known as the Sword Dance, is a traditional folk dance from the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India. It is also performed in the Sudurpashchim province of Nepal. The dance is over a thousand years old and is mainly performed by the Rajput community at weddings. It is believed to bring protection from evil spirits and demons
Pandav Nritya
The Pandava dance is a traditional folk dance in Uttarakhand that celebrates the lives of the five Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata. This practice of worshipping the Pandavas and their wife Draupadi through dance has existed for generations, earning Uttarakhand the nickname "Land of the Pandavas." Held annually between November and February, the dance is often organized in a central location called Pandav Chowk.
Barada Nati is a folk dance from the Jaunsar Bhawar area of Uttarakhand that is performed during religious festivals and social functions. The dance is performed by the Jaunsar tribe in a storytelling manner. Dancers wear traditional, colorful costumes, and both boys and girls participate.
Barada Nati
Jhora
The Jhora dance is a folk dance from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India that's popular in the spring, at weddings, and at fairs. It's a community dance where people move around in circles, with the lead singer dancing in the middle of the circle. The dance is believed to break down caste barriers, allowing people of both higher and lower castes to perform together.
Chanchari is a traditional freestyle dance from the borders of Uttarakhand's Garhwal and Kumaon regions. The word Chanchari comes from the Sanskrit word "Charchari", which means song and dance rhythm combined. The dance is similar to the Jhoda dance of Uttarkhand-Garhwal. The dance's subject often revolves around love rapture, and it attracts a large crowd at fairs
Chancheri