8 Classical Dances of India Poster (With States) – Classroom Dance Room Wall Display

Celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage with this “8 Classical Dances of India” educational poster, thoughtfully designed for schools, dance rooms, cultural corners, and early years classrooms. With bright, child-friendly illustrations and clear state names, this display helps children recognise India’s classical dance forms while building pride, identity, and appreciation for the arts.

Perfect for Balvatika classrooms, primary schools, and activity rooms, this poster supports joyful learning through movement, music, and culture.

What Children Learn

This poster introduces the 8 classical dances of India, along with their states, including:
Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, Sattriya

Children begin to understand that every dance form has its own story, costume, rhythm, and origin—making it a powerful resource for cultural learning and expression.

Why Teachers & Schools Love It

✔ Builds cultural awareness and Indian identity in a joyful way
✔ Encourages movement, expression, and creativity
✔ Supports theme-based learning (India, festivals, arts, community)
✔ Ideal for dance rooms, corridors, assembly halls, and classrooms
✔ A beautiful visual anchor for performing arts education

 Learning Benefits (Aligned with NEP 2020 + NCF-FS / Balvatika)

Creative & Aesthetic Development

• Encourages appreciation of dance, music, costumes, and Indian art forms

• Inspires children to try basic movements, hand gestures, and expressions

• Supports imagination, performance, and artistic confidence

Language & Literacy Development

• Builds vocabulary through names of dances and states

• Promotes speaking skills through prompts like:
  “Which dance costume do you like?” “Where is Kerala?”

Cognitive Development

• Develops memory and classification skills (dance form + state mapping)

• Supports early geography awareness and cultural connections

Physical Development

• Encourages gross motor movement through dance-based activities

• Improves coordination, rhythm, balance, and body control

Socio-Emotional & Ethical Development

• Promotes pride in diversity and respect for different traditions

• Builds confidence through group performances and role-play

This aligns strongly with NEP’s focus on Indian Knowledge Systems, arts integration, experiential learning, and holistic development—and supports the NCF-FS emphasis on learning through play, movement, and cultural context.

Perfect For

✔ Preschool & Balvatika classrooms
✔ Dance rooms and activity halls
✔ Cultural week displays and assemblies
✔ Primary school corridors and libraries
✔ Home learning spaces

Customisation Available

All our wall displays are customisable.
Email us your required size, and we will customise it for your classroom or dance room.