Which dance form of Uttar Pradesh has been accorded classical dance status by India 's National Academy of Music , Dance , and Drama ?
Among the better - known folk dances are the " bhangra " of the Punjab , the " bihu " of Assam , the " chhau " of West Bengal and Jharkhand , " Garba " and " Dandiya " of Gujarat , " sambalpuri " of Odisha , " ghoomar " of Rajasthan , and the " lavani " of Maharashtra .