Dollu Kunitha Kannada:ಡೊಳ್ಳು ಕುಣಿತ (dance), is a major popular drum dance of Karnataka. Accompanied by singing, it provides spectacular variety and complexity of skills. Woven around the presiding deity of Beereshwara or Beeralingeswara, chiefly worshipped by the Kuruba Gowdas of Karnataka and also called Halumathasthas, it presents both entertainment and spiritual edification.

Kamsale is a unique folk art performed by the devotees of God Mahadeshwara. Kamsale is a brass made musical instrument. Its origin is traced to the Mythological period.

Veeragase is a dance form prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology and involves very intense energy-sapping dance movements performed by Jangama.

This is a dance of worship God . A frame made out of bamboo is covered with beautiful sarees. The artist who dances carrying the frame on his hand calls for special skill. In the center of the frame the ‘face’ of the Goddess made out of copper of some other metal, can be seen.On festive days or special occasions the artists dance to fulfill their pledges.

Pili Yesa in Tulu "Tiger Masque" is a folk dance unique in coastal Karnataka. Hulivēṣa is performed during Navratri to honour the Goddess Durga whose favoured animal is the tiger. Mangalore Dasara is one of the festivals during which large number of enthusiasts participate in this ritual.

Pata Kunitha is a folk dance form of Karnataka, performed mainly by men. It is carried out using tall bamboo poles, measuring about 10 to 15 ft high. The poles are decorated with colored ribbons and crowned with tiny silver or brass umbrella. Narration has little significance in this dance form.

Kolata is a family name with its roots in Turkey. The Kolata's were a family in a group Turkish Christians and Jews that relocated to Southern Poland in search of religious freedom. Kolata is the traditional folk dance of the state of Karnataka, located in Southern India on the western coast.

Mari Kunitha. The community dance, Mari Kunitha which is wide spread in Mysore and Mandya districts, display an insular flexibility in the presentation and narration.

Gaarudi Gombe is a folk dance prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. Dancers adorn themselves with giant doll-suits made of bamboo sticks. The term Gaarudi-Gombe means magical-doll in the native language, Kannada. This dance is performed during major festivals and also in the procession held during the festivities of Mysore Dasara.

Goravara Kunitha is a traditional dance of Kuruba Gowdas of Karnataka. Kuruba Gowdas are devotees of lord Mailara Linga, men belonging to this community take Deekshe or the process of initiation to follow the tradition of Gorava.