Dance in Nepal


Dance in Nepal comprises numerous styles of dances, including folk, ethnic, classical to modern dances.

Origin

Legends state that dances in this country originated in the abode of Lord Shiva — the Himalayas, where he performed the tandava dance. This indicates that dance traditions of Nepal are very ancient and unique. With altitudes and ethnicity, the dances of Nepal slightly change in style as well as in the costumes.

Ethnic and cultural dances