Sangeet Natak Akademi recognised 8 classical dances of India named as #

• • Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu),
  • Kathak (Uttar Pradesh),
  • Kathakali (Kerala),
  • Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh),
  • Manipuri (Manipur),
  • Mohiniyattam (Kerala),
  • Odissi (Odisha),
  • Sattriya (Assam).

There are nine rasa in classical dances of India that are recognized by the Ministry of Culture. #

• Shringar (Love),
• Hasya (Humorous),
• Karuna (Sorrow),
• Raudra (Anger),
• Veer (Heroism),
• Bhayanak (Fear),
• Bibhats (Disgust),
• Adbhoot (Wonder),
• Shanta (Peace).