DanceAsk | Types of Dance in the World

TINIKLING DANCE, NATIONAL DANCE OF PHILIPPINES

by Editorial Team || June 18, 2022 || Philippines ||

The Tinikling dance from Philippines is a very intriguing dance style said to have originated by imitating the movements of a bird – the Tikling bird. This folk dance...

SAMBA DANCE FROM BRAZIL

by Editorial Team || June 16, 2022 || Brazil ||

Brazilian Samba dance is considered to be ‘Afro-Brazilian’ in origin and is a renowned and very sensual dance style. This ‘Latin American’ dance is said to have originated during...

‘Bollywood Dance’ – A Baffling Dance Fusion..

by Editorial Team || February 15, 2022 || Blog, India ||

Bollywood, also known as the ‘Hindi Film Industry’ is based in Mumbai, India and rules over the hearts of the 1.3Bn strong populace. Over the years, with globalisation, the...

LAMBADA DANCE – BRAZIL

by Kunal Tomar || February 1, 2022 || Brazil ||

The Lambada dance is a renowned dance form from Brazil created by fusing elements of ‘forro, salsa, merengue, maxixe, carimbo and Bolivian saya‘. This ‘Latin American’ dance has originated...

BACHATA DANCE – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

by Editorial Team || February 1, 2022 || Dominican Republic ||

Bachata dance is a Latin American dance style with its origin in the Dominican Republic. Bachata is usually danced to the tune of the Cuban Bolero music. It is...

THE HAKA DANCE OF WAR – NEW ZEALAND

by Editorial Team || February 1, 2022 || New Zealand ||

Haka dance is a Maori war dance from the New Zealand. Haka is a ceremonial dance said to be performed as part of battle preparations. The Maoris are an...

SAMBA DE GAFERIA DANCE- BRAZIL

by Editorial Team || January 30, 2022 || Brazil ||

Created using the energetic “Samba” as a template, is a dance style known as Samba De Gaferia. This “Latin American” dance has originated from Brazil, and is basically a...

MERENGUE DANCE – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

by Editorial Team || January 29, 2022 || Dominican Republic ||

Merengue dance originated in the Dominican Republic and is a very lively dance that can be picked up quite easily by beginners. This Merengue dancing style is a ‘4...

LION DANCE – CHINA

by Editorial Team || January 28, 2022 || China ||

Performed mainly during auspicious events such as wedding ceremonies, business initiation ceremonies, Chinese New Year etc, is an East Asian style of dancing known as the Lion dance. This...

TANGO DANCE – ARGENTINA/URUGUAY

by Editorial Team || January 27, 2022 || Argentina, Uruguay ||

Included by UNESCO in the “Intangible Cultural Heritage list” is a dance form known as Tango. This “Latin American” dance style is said to have originated around the border...

5 MOST FAMOUS ITALIAN FOLK DANCES

by Editorial Team || January 27, 2022 || Blog, Italy ||

Italian folk dances are an innate part of Italy’s culture which was the power centre of the European continent from the days of the Roman empire. Italy as a...

GUMBOOT DANCE- SOUTH AFRICA: Secret Communication Channel Of Native Miners

by Editorial Team || January 25, 2022 || South Africa ||

Gumboot dance is an African dance form performed using “Wellington gumboots”. This ‘boot’ dance originated in South Africa. It apparently was said to have been created by ‘native miners’....

Top Dance Studios in Dallas, Texas, USA

by Editorial Team || January 24, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Looking for the top dance studios in Dallas, Texas? Dance culture is widely in vogue all over the United States. From street Hip Hop to Ball Room dance, there...

KABUKI DANCE – JAPAN

by Editorial Team || January 17, 2022 || Japan ||

Comprising elements of “theatre” as well, is dance form originating from Asia known as Kabuki. This “dance-theatre” is said to have originated from Japan, and is renowned for performers...

Things You Need To Know About Portuguese Traditional Dances

by Editorial Team || December 24, 2021 || Blog, Portugal ||

Culturally speaking, Portugal is known for a number of vibrant traditional dances. A few of them are: Vira dance, Chula dance, Corridinho dance, Malhao dance etc. But, have you ever...

PARASOL DANCE – Japan: ‘The Umbrella dance’

by Kunal Tomar || December 17, 2021 || Asia, Japan ||

Parasol, an asian dance form is performed on a song called ‘Mikado’. This umbrella dance is said to have originated from Japan. Apparently, this dance has its root deeply...

Why is Ballet Dance so popular?

by Editorial Team || September 19, 2019 || Blog ||

When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the ballet dancers on TV – their poise, their persona, their attitude – I tried to mimic it all. It...

Top 10 Most Romantic Dance in the World

by Editorial Team || September 13, 2019 || Blog ||

Looking for the most romantic dances across the globe? Dance floors have always been associated with budding and flourishing romance between the dancing couple. The common love for dance...

5 Most Popular Types of Dance for Adults in the USA

by Editorial Team || September 11, 2019 || Blog, USA ||

Dance classes are one of the best ways to nurture yourself creatively. Here you will find the most popular types of dance for adults in the USA. Dance is...

Top 15 USA Dance Competitions: The Ultimate List

by Editorial Team || September 3, 2019 || USA ||

If you think you’ve got the love and passion for dance then you should always give it your best shot, explore opportunities to hone your dancing skills, participate and...

Zumba Dance – Everything you need to know!

by Editorial Team || August 29, 2019 || Blog, Colombia ||

If you’re looking for a source of physical exercise, while simultaneously letting your hair loose and having some fun, look no further than Zumba! Zumba, originally from Colombia, is...

Top USA / American Origin Dance Forms

by Editorial Team || May 6, 2019 || USA ||

I am sure most of you will agree with me if I say dance is the most aesthetic medium of communication. It’s a performing art that comprise of sequences...

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RHUMBA DANCE

by Editorial Team || July 26, 2018 || Blog, USA ||

‘Ballroom rumba’ is now a popular American dance style also referred to as ‘Rhumba‘. Originating from the east coast of the United States of America, this form of dancing is...

All you need to know about Indian Classical Dance forms

by Editorial Team || July 18, 2018 || Blog ||

India is a country known for its rich cultural heritage, and exhibits rich diversity in dance forms. They consists mainly of two types i.e. Folk and Classical/Tradition. Now, the...

Why Must Contemporary Dance Be Appreciated?

by Editorial Team || June 5, 2018 || Blog ||

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance that involves a fluid free flowing movement of the body while playing with gravity. It is a concoction of various dance genres...

Indian Classical Dance, Explaining its Role in Education

by Editorial Team || June 1, 2018 || Blog ||

The rich Indian culture comprises of mainly two dance styles in the form of folk and classical/traditional. However, it is the Indian classical form of dance that when used...

Brazilian Samba: What is it and why is popular in the culture?

by Editorial Team || June 1, 2018 || Blog ||

“Energetic” is the ideal word used to describe a popular Brazilian dance form known as Samba. Considered to be extremely “rhythmical”, this style of dancing is said to have...

7 most popular forms of Salsa dance

by Editorial Team || June 1, 2018 || USA ||

Salsa dance is a ‘rage’ in any social setting .It first originated in the Caribbean region. Now, Salsa is a Latin American dance form which comprises of several styles...

5 POPULAR NORWEGIAN FOLK DANCE FORMS

by Editorial Team || December 27, 2017 || Blog ||

The Scandinavian region is said to comprise of a number of varied folk dance styles. One such country in this region that is popular for a variety of folk...

MACULELE DANCE – BRAZIL

by Editorial Team || December 20, 2017 || Brazil ||

Performed in a group by forming a circle called “roda” is a South American dance form known as Maculele. This “mock stick combat” dance is said to have originated...

NOH MAI DANCE – JAPAN

by Editorial Team || December 19, 2017 || Japan ||

Developed during the 13th century is an Asian “theatrical” dance form known as Noh Mai. This “theatrical” dance style is said to have originated in Japan, and was said...

LANYTANC DANCE – HUNGARY

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Hungary ||

Similar to “Karikazo” is a Central European dance known as Lanytanc. This “folk” dance is said to have originated in Hungary, and is performed mainly by women. Furthermore, this...

SAMAIA DANCE – GEORGIA

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Georgia ||

Performed mainly by “women” is a Eurasian dance form known as Samaia. This “female” dance is said to have originated in Georgia during the 12th-13th century. Apparently, the word...

KHORUMI DANCE – GEORGIA

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Georgia ||

Performed mainly by “males” is a Eurasian dance style known as Khorumi. This “war” dance is said to have originated from a region called Adjara located in Georgia. Initially...

KALAMATIANOS DANCE – GREECE

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Greece ||

Kalamatianos is extremely “joyful and festive” a Southeast European dance style. This “folk” dance is said to have originated from Greece, and is extremely popular in Cyprus. Apparently, this...

JOROPO DANCE: National Dance of Venezuela

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Venezuela ||

Joropo is a dance style created using elements belonging to several “European, South American, and African performing art forms”. This “Latin American” dance is said to have originated from...

LAKHON CHATRI DANCE – THAILAND

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Thailand ||

Considered to be extremely “old” is a Southeast Asian dance form known as Lakhon Chatri. This “ancient” dance is said to have originated from Central Thailand, and is closely...

MAK YONG DANCE – MALAYSIA

by Editorial Team || December 18, 2017 || Malaysia ||

Declared in 2005 by UNESCO as a “Masterpiece Of The Oral And the Intangible Heritage of Humanity” is a Southeast Asian dance form known as Mak Yong. This “traditional...

ITIK-ITIK DANCE – PHILIPPINES: A dance inspired by ‘movements of a duck’

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || Philippines ||

Itik-Itik is a Philippines folk dance form created by imitating the “movements of a duck” such as wading, flying, and short steps and splashing water on their backs like...

SCHUHPLATTLER DANCE – AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || Austria, Germany ||

Performed mainly by adults is a European dance form known as Schuhplattler. This “folk” dance has originated from the Alpine regions of Bavaria and Tyrol located in southern Germany...

WALTZ DANCE OR VIENNESE WALTZ – AUSTRIA/GERMANY

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || Austria ||

Viennese Waltz or more popularly Waltz is a ballroom dance performed in a ‘closed position’. This ‘ballroom’ dance is said to have originated from Austria during the 16th century....

APACHE DANCE – FRANCE

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || France ||

Closely linked to the “Parisian” street culture is a Western European dance form known as Apache. This highly “dramatic” dance is said to have originated from the streets of...

OBEREK DANCE – POLAND

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || Poland ||

“To spin” is what an exuberant East European dance form known as Oberek means when literally translated. This “lively” folk dance is said to have originated from Poland, and...

TALCHUM DANCE – East Asia: ‘Korean Mask Dance’

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || East Asia, Korea ||

Talchum is an intriguing Mask dance of East Asia Korea .This mask dance is said to have originated from the Hwanghae Province located in North Korea. This dance style...

SEUNGMU DANCE – KOREA

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || Korea ||

Created and performed mainly by “Buddhist monks” is an East Asian dance style known as Seungmu. This “Buddhist” dance form is said to have originated from South Korea, and...

YINGGE DANCE – CHINA

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || China ||

Also referred to as “Egnor” is an East Asian dance form known as Yingge. This “folk” dance is said to have originated in China mainly during the “Ming” dynasty....

DRAGON DANCE- CHINA

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || China ||

Performed mainly during festive occasions in a group, is a dance form belonging to East Asia known as the Dragon Dance. This “celebratory” dance is said to have originated...

TROIKA DANCE – RUSSIA

by Editorial Team || December 17, 2017 || Russia ||

Troika or “Trojka” means “THE TRIO”. One man dancing with two women” is the ideal way to describe the Troika Dance, a “Eurasian” folk dance form. This “partner” dance...

Best Dance Classes in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

by Editorial Team || June 22, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Indianapolis, Indiana. The list is in no particular order and been curated for dance students and aspirants looking for...

Best Dance Studios in Los Angeles, California, USA

by Editorial Team || June 22, 2022 || Dance Studios, Studios ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Los Angeles, CA. The list is in no particular order and has been curated for dance students and aspirants...

Best Dance Studios in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

by Editorial Team || June 21, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Fort Worth, Texas. The list is in no particular order and been curated for dance students and aspirants looking...

The Best Dance Studios in Columbus, Ohio, USA

by Editorial Team || June 21, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Below is the list of the top dance studios in Columbus, OH. The list is in no particular order and has been curated for dance students and aspirants looking...

Best Dance Studios in San Jose, California, USA

by Editorial Team || June 20, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in San Jose, California. The list is in no particular order and been curated for dance students and aspirants looking...

Best Dance Studios in San Francisco, California, USA

by Editorial Team || June 20, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in San Francisco, California. The list is in no particular order and has been curated for dance students and aspirants...

Best Dance Studios in Austin, Texas, USA : Discover Your Passion for Dance

by Editorial Team || June 19, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Austin, Texas. The list is in no particular order and been curated for dance students and aspirants looking for...

Best Dance Studios in Washington DC, USA

by Editorial Team || June 19, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Washington DC. The list is in no particular order and has been curated for dance students and aspirants looking...

The Best Dance Studios in Houston, Texas, USA

by Editorial Team || June 18, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Houston, Texas. The list is in no particular order and been curated for dance students and aspirants looking for...

Best Dance Classes in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

by Editorial Team || June 18, 2022 || Dance Studios, USA ||

Here is the list of the top dance studios in Phoenix, Arizona. The list is in no particular order and has been curated for dance students and aspirants looking...

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