| | Folk dance | Classical dance |
| Definition | Folk dancing is a simple dance form meant for group performance created for a reason like harvest of food. | Folk dancing is a simple dance form meant for group performance created for a reason like harvest of food. |
| Dance form | It is a recent movement that values the traditional dances of various peoples. | It is a dance that is highly stylized and intended for performance. |
| Society | Folk dances are common people’s dances. | Classical dance is developed in the high society circles. |
| Storyline | Folk dancing is funnier and free. It usually has a story line to the dance. | Folk dancing is funnier and free. It usually has a story line to the dance. |
| About | Folk dances are all about energy, enthusiasm and power. | Folk dances are all about energy, enthusiasm and power. |
| Dancers | Folk dances are all about energy, enthusiasm and power. | Classical dances are performed by professional or highly trained dancers who have studied their form for many years. |
| Example | Kalbelia, Chari, Ghoomer, Fire and Kacchi Gori Dance. | Kalbelia, Chari, Ghoomer, Fire and Kacchi Gori Dance. |
