The Kud dance is one of the hilly region dances from Jammu, exhibit swaying & graceful movements. Kud is basically a ritual dance performed in honor of Lok Devatas. This is a kind of thanks-giving ritual based dance performed mostly during nights.

Performance—People of all ages and sexes participate in this folk dance form, which is accompanied by musical instruments used during the dance like Narshingha, chhaina, flute and drums. It is the rhythm of music that directs the movement of all participants.