The term "Dances of Manipur" covers the different aspects of the varying dance forms originated from the kingdom of Manipur. Many times the very term is often misunderstood and confused with the term Manipuri dance. In fact, Manipuri dance is a particular dance form while "Dances of Manipur" refer to any dance forms associated with Manipur.
Jagoi, originally spelled as Chatkoi, is any traditional form of dancing in Manipuri culture, especially performed by the devotees to please the deities.
The Laihou Jagoi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯍꯧ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ; Old Manipuri: ꯂꯥꯢꯍꯧ ꯆꯠꯀꯣꯢ) is a traditional opening or inviting Jagoi (dance form) performed by the Maibis, by proceeding towards a pond or a river, in the Lai Haraoba festival.[3]
The Leima Jagoi (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯃ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ; Old Manipuri: ꯂꯩꯃ ꯆꯠꯀꯣꯢ, romanized: lei-ma chat-koi, lit. 'dance of the goddess') is a traditional Jagoi, performed by the maidens. It is best known for its graceful gestures and glittering costumes.[4]
The Maibi Jagoi (Meitei: ꯃꯥꯢꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ; Old Manipuri: ꯃꯥꯢꯄꯤ ꯆꯠꯀꯣꯢ) is one of the most graceful folk dance forms of the Indian subcontinent. It is a dance performed by the Maibis in the Lai Haraoba festival. The dance form varies depending on the themes as well as regional variation.[6]
The Manipuri Rasa Leela dance (Meitei: ꯖꯒꯣꯢ ꯔꯥꯁ, romanized: jagoi raas) is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and is originated from Manipur. Its theme is based on the devotion and romance between Krishna and Gopis, including Radha.[8][9]
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