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With 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.
What is Irish dance?
What is irish dance?
Irish Dancing
Learn all about Irish dancing.
Dance Types - Favorite Dance Types
Of all the different dance types, which style do you find to be your favorite?
What Is Argentine Dance?
Learn about the Argentine style of dance.
What is Riverdance?
Learn about the popular theatrical show consisting of traditional Irish step dancing.
Beginning Line Dance
Learn a few tips about line dance.
Line Dance Etiquette
Learn a few rules for line dance.
What is country line dancing?
What is a country line dance?
What to Wear to a Contra Dance
Tips and hints for looking and feeling great at a contra dance event.
Contra Dancing
Learn all about contra dancing.
Types of Dance
Dance seems to be a lot like ice cream flavors...it's so hard to choose just one. If you are thinking of trying out a new dance style, there may be a few you haven't even considered. Check out this list of dance genres and see which one appeals to you. There are many fun types of dance, you may need to sample a few to find your favorite.
Is contra dancing the same as square dancing?
Is contra dancing the same thing as square dancing?
How old should you be to attend a contra dance event?
How old should you be to attend a contra dance event?
What is clogging?
Learn the definition of clogging, a fast-paced dance style similar to tap.
Do clog dancers wear wooden shoes?
Do cloggers wear wooden shoes?
What are the benefits of tap dancing?
What are the benefits of learning how to tap dance?
History of Breakdancing
Learn about the history of breakdancing.
What is a b-boy?
What is a b-boy or b-girl?
What is a DJ?
What is a disc jockey?
Line Dancing
Learn all about line dancing.
What Is the Line Dance World Record?
What is the world record for the longest line dance?
What Is Sabar Dance?
Sabar is a dance style that originated in West Africa.
What Is Lyrical Dance?
Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends ballet and jazz dance.
Are Shoes Required for Jazz Dancing?
Can I take a jazz dance class in bare feet?
Tap Class Structure
If you are starting tap dancing, here is what to expect from your first class.
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.
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.
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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