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Dance StylesWith so many styles of dance to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Explore the many dance styles in the world of dancing.
Ballet
Ballet is based on techniques that have been developed over centuries. Ballet uses music and dance to tell stories. Ballet dancers have the ability to transport an audience to another world. Contra Dance
You may have heard of contra dancing, but do you know what it is? Country and Western Dance
Country and western dance includes several dance forms, usually danced to country-western music. Flamenco Dance
Flamenco dance is an expressive dance form that mixes percussive footwork with intricate hand, arm and body movements. Folk Dance
Folk dance refers to dances developed by groups or communities, as opposed to being made up by a choreographer. Hip-Hop
Hip-hop is a dance style, usually danced to hip-hop music, that evolved from the hip-hop culture Jazz
Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. People enjoy watching jazz dancers, as the dancing is fun and energetic. Latin Dance
Latin dance is a fast-paced, often sensual, partner dance characterized by sexy hip movements. Modern Dance
Modern dance is a dance style that rejects many of the strict rules of classical ballet, focusing instead on the expression of inner feelings. Swing Dance
Swing dance is a lively dance style in which couples swing, spin and jump together. Tap
Tap dancing is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. What Is the Difference Between Tap Dancing and Clogging?
Clogging is an American folk dance in which the heel keeps the rhythm. |
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