Analysis: Best Female Dancers of Bollywood

Over the years Bollywood has seen the classical, item songs, the W*F dance moves and many more. In this little analysis I am going to cover the ones I thought were the best.
*Item dancers are excluded (I don't think hip thrusts and chest bumping is hard or even considered good dancing).

One of the first dancers that come to mind is Vyjanathimala. She had grace, poise, and definitely knew how to dance. What energy she had! It's hard to see a dancer like her anymore.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bOYPsZ9c1M[/YOUTUBE]

Our next lovely lady is Sridevi. Whether you loved her snake dance, sexy numbers, traditional dances, Sridevi was always entertaining. I loved the snake dance and her dance of rage. Seeing a dance through emotion isn't something we see anymore.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiuAYKk7a6U[/YOUTUBE]

Madhuri Dixit always comes to mind when I think of good dancers. With a gorgeous smile, great expressions and high energy, what couldn't you love about her? Some great dances seen by Madhuri include Ek Do Teen, Dance of Envy, Dola Re Dola, and Ke Sara Sara
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JusjpyIT-GE[/YOUTUBE]

This one comes from my childhood, Aishwarya Rai. She was elegant and kept you glued to her onscreen. I loved the innocents and how she wasn't trashy in her performances. She's had the sexy Kajra Re, classical Dola Re Dola, and those from Umrao Jaan.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asw-wTDzGUQ[/YOUTUBE]

Anyone you loved? Hated maybe? Which ones were your favorite dance numbers?

You will need to add Helen at the top because she could practically do every kind of dance from Indian to Western. Hema Malini and Waheeda Rehman are some of the best female dancers. There are few others like Cuckoo, Asha Parekh, Laxmi Chayya who were simply awesome. The best part about Madz is she danced with emotion. That was her USP.

Ash is perhaps weakest when you look at the above dancers. 😊

^^ yes, I agree. Aish compared to even all you mentioned she is not that great. I find her dances better than what we get today though, however.

wah, nice topic and nicely written OP! :)

I really liked PC in Pinga. I don't think overall she is the best dancer out there though.

Always thought Rani was an underrated dancer

Originally posted by: Chudailpaapi

You will need to add Helen at the top because she could practically do every kind of dance from Indian to Western. Hema Malini and Waheeda Rehman are some of the best female dancers. There are few others like Cuckoo, Asha Parekh, Laxmi Chayya who were simply awesome. The best part about Madz is she danced with emotion. That was her USP.

Ash is perhaps weakest when you look at the above dancers. 😊

Excellent list
Agree with u
Will also add Hema Malini

Katrina. She may not be a good actress but she is a very good dancer. She will be known for songs like Sheila Ki Jawani, Chikni Chameli, Kala Chashma, Kamli, Pashmina.

Sridevi is not a trained classical dancer and yet she dances so well. All others in your list are.