Dance in Pakistan

several types of dance originating from the Punjab region

Attan ( ) is a Pashtun dance. It is performed during weddings or other celebrations (engagements, weddings and informal gatherings). The Attan was conducted by Pashtuns in times of war such as the British occupation and the Pashtun resistance movement, when Pashtuns used the dance to instil confidence and energy among warriors readying to battle the colonisers. It is now considered the national dance of Afghanistan, popularly carried by other ethnic groups in Afghanistan as well as by the Pashtuns of Pakistan.

thumb|right|300px|Jhumar performed before 1947 Jhūmar or Jhoomar (also called Ghūmbar in Sandal Bar) is a traditional Punjabi folk dance originating from the Sandal Bar and Chaj Doab regions of Punjab. The word "Jhūmar" comes from Jhūm, which means 'to sway' in Punjabi.

right|thumb|Tawaif Mah Laqa Bai dancing in court Mujra is a dance performance that emerged during Mughal emperor in Indian subcontinent, where the elite class and local rulers like the nawabs (often connected to the Mughal emperor's court) used to frequent tawaifs (courtesans) for entertainment.

Tribal dance