Tribal Folk Dances of Madhya Pradesh

Tribal Dance Forms of Madhya Pradesh

An Enigmatic Experience

This folk dance is performed by women of Baiga and Gond tribes after Deepawali. Its theme is based on a love affair.

Reena Dance

This is folk dance of Korku Tribe.

Chatkora Dance

This folk dance is performed by Bhils.

Bhagoria Dance

This is a solo dance on Malwa which is done on various occasions like marriages etc. this is done by Ahir and Gadariya castes.

Mataki Dance

This folk dance is performed by Gond tribe.

Goncho Dance

This folk dance is performed by Kanwar tribe.

Bar Dance

This folk dance is performed by Kaijar and Banjaras.

Lahangi Dance

This dance is performed by Baiga tribe on marriage to welcome the marriage procession.

Pardhoni Dance

This folk dance is performed by Dhobi caste of Central India and Bundelkhand.

Kanra Dance

This folk dance related Gwal tribe. In this folk dance, shepherd goes and dances at the home of the person whose cow he is shepherding and gets the reward.

Bardi Dance

This folk dance is performed on joyful occasion in Bundelkhand region.

Badhai Dance

This folk dance is prevalent among the Baiga tribe. This dance is performed by Baiga tribe of Baghelakhand at the time of paddy harvesting.

Suwa Dance

Saira dance is performed on the occasion on Gangaur. This is similar to the dandia dance of Gujarat.

Saira Dance