Charya Dance

Charya Dance is acting as gods and goddesses. This dance is common in Kathmandu Valley

Dhan Dance (updated)

Dhan dance is the prominent dance of Rai and Limbu communities. It is performed during work in fields and while going fair. It is dance in Palam Song. In Dhan dance, the youngsters dance by catching each others hand. It is performed whole day and night. The girls and boys exert influence to one another. Sometimes, the youngsters get married too. Besides Kiratas, the young generation of other community have also exhibited their interest in Dhan Dance. Earlier Dhan Dance was entirely performed in eastern part of country. Now, it is done in various parts of the country including in Kathmandu valley. Interestingly, the Kirat community living in other countries also performs Dhan dance in various especial occasions.

Dances of Nepal Classical Dances and Folk Dances

Charitra Dance 
People act as the characters of mythology. This dance is in vogue of the Terai area.

Maruni Dance
 This dance is common generally in eastern hilly region. The male in the guise of female performs this dance.

Khyali Dance
This dance is based on Khyali Song. It is also called Pangdure Dance.


Tarware Dance
This dance is traditional folk dance of Gandharva Community.

Chhokra Dance
This dance is common particularly in the far-western region.

Singaru Dance
This dance prevails in the mid-western region of Nepal

Hunkeli Dance
This dance is based on mythology. It prevails in the far western region of Nepal.

Pancha Buddh Dance
This dance is based on the relogious tradition of Buddha.

Devi Dance
This Dance is demonstrated especially from Gaijatra to Indra Jatra in the Kathmandu Valley. This is a specific dance of Bhaktapur.