Jat-Jatin, folk dance form, is traditionally performed by couple in the Mithilaregion of Bihar. Paika, is a martial dance form performed in Bihar. The dancers use long spear named 'Paika'. Bihar is also famous for Mhadhubani painting. Yampuri, a form of pupperty is also from Bihar.
The classical dance form of Sattriya was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Sankaradeva, for propogation of the Vaishnava faith. It was later nurtured and preserved by Vaishnava monasteries called the Sattras. Hence the dance form came to be known as Sattriya. The themes played relate to Krishna and Radha, sometimes other Vishnu avatars such as Rama and Sita.
The classical dance form of Kuchipudi originated in a village named Kuchipudi in Andhra pradesh . The creator of this dance form is Siddhendra Yogi, a Vaishnava poet. Later, technique like dancing on the rim of a brass plate and with a pitcher full of water on the head were introduced . Vedantam Lakshminarayana Sastri Vempati Venkatanarayana Sastri and Chinta Venkataramayya were the prominent personalities who revived Kuchipudi . The American dancer Esther Sherman who moved to India and changed her name to Ragini Devi, played a major role in popularizing this dance form. Indrani Rahman (daughter of Ragni Devi) and Yamini Krishnamurti were other proponents of Kuchipudi.Kuchipudi is accompanied by Carnatic music.
