lesser known dance forms

‘Lavani’ as a dance form dates back to the seventeenth century, but came to prominence only during the Peshwa rule. A genre of folk dance, it deals with subjects like society, religion, and politics, while most songs are erotic and satirical.

If you want to now about the culture of a country, watch its dance form. And when it comes to India we have a lot more on our plate. With 29 states and hundreds of traditions and cultures, we can’t even count the various amazing dance forms our numerous communities have to offer. Here we discover 15 of them!