Tanovar is a classical Uzbek national dance that embodies grace, rhythm, and deep emotional expression. Originating in Central Asia, particularly in Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, Tanovar is one of the most cherished traditional dances of Uzbekistan. Its elegant hand movements, soft footwork, and expressive gestures are performed to melodic music of the same name, often composed in slow 6/8 rhythm. The dance reflects themes of love, dignity, nature, and female beauty, often performed solo by women but also taught and adapted for group or stage performances. Tanovar is recognized for its symbolic gestures that convey inner emotion and storytelling without words. The preservation of Tanovar includes teaching in dance schools, cultural centers, informal community circles, and professional ensembles. It is regularly featured in national festivals, cultural days, and international performances, symbolizing Uzbekistan’s rich heritage and refined artistry.

Dancing art of Uzbekistan, which unites the traditions of oral folk creativity, songs and dances, has a rich history. This is testified by numerous archaeological findings, artifacts, wall paintings (in the palaces), ossuaries and works of miniature art of the Middle Ages which came down to us from the ancient past. Throughout history various dance styles emerged. From among them it is possible to mention "Katta oyin" (Big dance), which is a multi-part suite that includes the cycle of rhythmical usuls as well as complexes of certain dance movements associated with them, "khona bazm oyin" (indoor dances), "duchava" (dance with two sticks), "dance with teabowls" (dance with a bowl for drinking tea) , "dance with spoons", "dance with daggers", "dance on chest", "teapot dance", "kema oyin" (dance on a boat), "zangbozi", "naghora oyin", "shodi", "zamin bozi", "larzon", "lazgi", "bukhorcha", "tanovar", "Farghona ruboyisi", "Andijon polkasi", etc. From the past dances were divided into those performed by men and women. Even though there are different styles and genres, various performance manners, it is still possible to see some common features, which make up Uzbek dance to look very impressive.