Dance Forms Of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has a rich history of art of entertainment. The three modes of entertainment classified as Iyal (Literature), Isai (Music) and Nadagam (Drama) had their roots in the rural folk theatre like Theru Koothu (Street play). Many forms of group and individual dances with the classical forms for popularity and sheer entertainment value. Some of the dance forms are performed by Tribal people. Majority of these dances are still thriving in Tamil Nadu today.
Read more about Dance Forms Of Tamil Nadu: Bagavatha Nadanam, Bommalattam or Puppet Show, Bharathanatyam, Chakkai Attam, Devaraattam, Kamandi or Kaman Pandigai, Kai Silambu Attam, Kali Attam or Kolattam, Karagattam, Kavadi Aattam, Kazhai Kothu, Kolattam, Kol Kal Attam, Kummi, Mayil Attam or Peacock Dance, Ottan Koothu, Oyilattam, Oyil Kummi, Paampu Atam or Snake Dance, Poikkal Kudirai Aattam or Dummy Horse Dance, Puli Aattam or Puliyattam (Tiger Dance), Sevai Attam, Thappaattam, Theru Koothu, Urummi Attam, Villu Pattu
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