We all love to dance and more we enjoy seeing various dance forms no matter which part of the world they originated in. With shows like 'Dance India Dance', 'Nach Baliye' and many more, it's clear we are experimenting and adapting to new forms of dance that was previously unknown to us. Check these best dance forms from around the world. Let us know, how many of these you've seen in action.
Tango is one of the most difficult dance forms to master. Tango is an Argentinean dance which never fails to impress a person when delivered with perfection.
Like in the air, Aerial Dance is a dance form that involves dancing while getting attached to the ceiling. Generally, the dancer needs to explore all the three dimensions of the aerial prom given.
Ballet is a dance which originated during the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century. However, now Ballet dance has transformed into a concert dance form popularly known for its grace and beauty.
Tap Dance has originated from the tapping sound that’s made when the small metal plates on a dancer’s shoe make contact with a hard floor. This dance form originated in the US.
Belly Dance is a traditional dance form performed by a solo woman. This dance is also known as “Raqs Sharqi” which is generally performed during celebrations.
Originated among African American and Puerto Rican youths in New York City, Break Dance is also known as B-boying. This is an extreme solo and athletic form of dance which has slowly been adopted by female dancers as well.
Holding up a beautifully decorated and flexible dragon figure on poles by a group of people, dragon dance is generally done during the Chinese New Year. It is commonly believed that the longer the size of the dragon, the more luck will it bring to the people.
Attan is a national dance of Afghanistan and is performed during weddings and celebrations.
Bharatanatyam is a traditional dance form which originated in South India. Bharatanatyam was seen as a daily tradition to be followed by a woman under the Devadasi system. It is a common dance form used to express the feelings of a woman.
Originating from the Cuban Son and Afro-Cuban dance, Salsa is a dance form which is known for its sensuality and flirtatious movements.
Originating from Brazil, Samba is all about losing yourself in the music and dancing like crazy! Samba dance form originated long back and today Samba festivals are held in many countries.
Originated on the island of Trinidad, Limbo is one of the most powerful dance forms in the world. It involves the placing of a horizontal bar, known as the limbo bar, beneath which all performers must pass with their back to the floor. To add more dramatic effects, some dancers ever light the bar on fire and then perform the dance.
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