Most Popular Dance Forms
Dance is regarded as a form of expression. It helps in releasing negative energy and is also
beneficial for weight loss. In many parts of the world, celebrations are incomplete without
dancing. With more than hundred and five dancing styles, we bring you the knowledge of the
most basic categories:
Ballroom Dances:
These dances originated from Italy and quickly spread over Europe and United States. Ballroom
dances are a perfect blend of energy and sophistication. Popular dances in this category are
Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba and Mambo. Some of the dance
forms like Quickstep, Jive and Bolero are uncommon and belongs to this category.
Traditional Jazz:
Highly popular in African-American region, Traditional Jazz started in the period of 1920’s.
Some popular dances of this category are Charleston, Swing, Tap Dance, Moonwalk and BoogieWoogie.
Latin Dances:
These forms are also referred as worldwide dances because of the high popularity level.
Origination of these dances began in the 18th century. These dances are loaded with sensual
moves and electrical energy. Salsa, Flamenco, Argentine Tango, Lambada, Polka, Jive, East
Coast Swing, and Capoeira, Country / Western Dances, Folk and Belly dance are a part of this
group.
Performance Dance:
Introduced in the Italian Renaissance period, this dance form gained popularity after the
millennia of medieval stagnation. The performance dance is accounted as professional dancing
because people earn through it by performing live. The most famous dance form of this kind is,
Ballet. Refined by French and Russians, Ballet is considered as the most complex, physical