Performing Arts of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh in India is a city known for its tribal population, their tradition and culture. The tribal people residing in Madhya Pradesh are known world wide for their rich culture that have excelled and has came to the fore front through the various performing arts of Madhya Pradesh. The performing arts of Madhya Pradesh in India have been influenced by the tribal culture and tradition of the tribes residing in Madhya Pradesh.

The most noteworthy aspects of the Madhya Pradesh Performing Arts is that the different forms of dance and songs which are an indispensable part of the performing arts tradition of Madhya Pradesh has remained untouched by the modern intervention in today’s life. 

The tribes that reside in Madhya Pradesh comprise of Gond, Oraon, Muria tribes. All the communities and tribes have a distinctive form of performing arts which is punctuated by their own tradition and folk lore. All the regions in Madhya Pradesh have their distinct folk dance and music forms. The dance styles, the songs, the musical instruments used, all differ from region to regions. The songs and dances are composed and choreographed by the tribal residing in the remotest part of the state. The compositions and choreography are authentic and exclusive and bears no resemblance with the modern ways that has intervened into the domain of performing arts.

The young boys and girls of the tribe take major interest in singing and dancing. The dances and songs forms an integral part of the occasion and celebrations There are songs and dances that are related to harvest. The accompaniments that are used with songs and dances are also modification of primitive instruments. The various Folk and tribal dance and music of Madhya Pradesh are lively, zealous and mesmerizing. Madhya Pradesh has a vibrant tradition of Performing Arts.