The classical dance form originated from the Bharat Muni’s Natya Shastra. The Sangeet Natak Akademi has given recognition to Eight Indian dances as Classical Dances.
| List of Classical Dances in India | State of Origin |
| Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |