Religious Dance and Performance

Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi are all traditional religious dances of India.

Religious dance can serve a variety of purposes, including expressing devotion to a deity, telling a story about a religious figure, and creating a sense of community among believers.

Dabke, Hora, and Sirtaki are all types of religious dance that are performed in a circle.

Kagura is the traditional religious dance of Japan.

Sufi whirling, Dervish dance, and Sema are all types of religious dance that are performed by whirling.

Talchum is the traditional religious dance of Korea.

Noh, Kyogen, and Kabuki are all types of religious dance that are performed with masks.

Kunqu is the traditional religious dance of China.

Bunraku, Wayang kulit, and Marionette are all types of religious dance that are performed with puppets.

Khon is the traditional religious dance of Thailand.

Fire dance, Poi spinning, and Fire juggling are all types of religious dance that are performed with fire.

Kecak, Tari Pendet, and Barong are all traditional religious dances of Indonesia.

Sword dance, Kathakali, and Kabuki are all types of religious dance that are performed with swords.

Tinikling, Cariñosa, and Pandanggo sa Ilaw are all traditional religious dances of the Philippines.

Drum dance, Taiko drumming, and Djembe drumming are all types of religious dance that are performed with drums.