Mohiniattam : It is a solo dance from Kerala.

  Mohiniattam : It is a solo dance from Kerala. It is also the heir to Devdasi dance heritage similar to Bharatanatyam ,Odissi and Kuchipudi.

Kathakali : It is a popular dance from Kerala

Kathakali : It is a popular dance from Kerala, which is more dramatic than narrative in form .It is considered to be the most scientific dance form .The body gestures ,hand movement and eye/eyeball movements comprises its language.

Kathak - a popular dance form originated in India

Kathak : It is a popular dance for which originated in temples of India in form of Radha and Krishna lilas. With the advent of Muslims rule, it came out of temples to Mughal courts. Lucknow , Jaipur and Varanasi  become its centres.

Kuchipudi - A popular dance form in Andhra Pradesh

Kuchipudi : Kuchipudi is a popular dance in Andhra Pradesh. It is also based on principle of Natya Shastra. Traditionally, it was performed by men attired like women.

Manipuri - Popular dance form in North-East

Manipuri : Manipuri is a dance form popular in North-East. Its is highly lyrical and ritualistic but lacks dramatic facial expression and gestures.

Odissi - Originated In Orissa.

Odissi : It is a dance form originated in Orissa during second century BC .It is also based on principle of Natya Shastra.

Bharatanatyam - Solo Dance from South India

Bharatanatyam : A solo dance originated from the temples of South India, it is based on Natya Shatra , written by Bharat Muni in around 4000 BC .It is highly traditional dance form comprising items such as alarippu ,varnam ,padam ,thillana etc.