The earliest records we have of dance forms are from Ancient Egypt and Ancient India. Still, it is almost certain that dance didn't originate in only those places. Over time, dance took its place in Europe, and created some very popular dance forms. Some of these include Ballet and Irish Dance as popular dance forms around the world. Dance plays a prominent role in Indian culture as well. These Indian dance forms include Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North, West and Central India), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi (Odisha), Manipuri (Manipur),Mohiniyattam (Kerala), and Sattriya (Assam).