10 Most popular Dancing styles in the World
Dancing is entertaining. Its passion for some people as well as profession for some. Whether you can or you can’t but you dance! everybody does. Its a way to express ourselves and have fun. Different cultures have different types of dancing styles. Thanks to globalization and digital media that no dance form is hidden to anybody. Here I’ve listed 10 most popular dance forms across the globe.
1.FREESTYLE DANCE_Dancing is entertaining. Its passion for some people as well as profession for some. Whether you can or you can’t but you dance! everybody does. Its a way to express ourselves and have fun. Different cultures have different types of dancing styles. Thanks to globalization and digital media that no dance form is hidden to anybody. Here I’ve listed 10 most popular dance forms across the globe.
2. SALSA _ No offense! Forget about the origin of this dancing style just enjoy it with your partner. Its beautiful, romantic and full of life. As some people says “this partner dance is a very sensual form that is known for the flirtatious and lively steps”. So learn it a bit and start enjoying with your partner.
3. HIP HOP _One of the most energetic and tough dancing style. It requires great flexibility and countless practice. Still this is the most popular dancing style for young people especially boys because it has no rules and protocol. Just dance the way you want. Freestyle dance style is a combined range of dance forms like Poping and Locking, Krumpin, Tecktonik, Break Dance etc.
4.BELLY DANCE_It is sexy and sensual! This dance is performed mostly in nightclubs. Beautiful girls dancing in bold costumes that revels their belly is the signature of this dancing form. Belly dance requires extremely flexible body and that is why today this dance form is being practiced to stay fit.
5.BREAK DANCE OR B-BOYING_Break Dance or B-boying or B-girling is a form of street dancing style popularize by Michale Jackson. The dance consists of four primary elements: toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes/suicides. This style of dance is very acrobatic and has elements of gymnastics in it, this style of dance calls for strength, skill, balance and technique amongst other things.
6.BHANGRA DANCE _ No need to learn anything, just dance with the beats of drums. It a Punjabi dance form that is now spread through-out the world. Though the original Bhangra has many specific moves but for me lifting your hands up and jump(dance) like others are doing is called Bhangra. This form of dance is not just like dance; it is the way to express your happiness. This is the only dancing style I can dance and I’m sure you also can.
7.BALLROOM DANCE _Most popular social as well as one of the most entertaining dancing form. This form of partner dance is enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. These style was developed in England and are now regulated by the World Dance Council (WDC).
8.BALLET DANCE_Wiki says Ballet is a formalized kind of performance dance, but for me this is really a royal form of dance dominated by girls with beautiful gesture and amazing spins. It is a poised style of dance that incorporates the foundational techniques for many other dance forms. This genre of dance is very hard to master and requires much practice.
9.JAZZ DANCE _ Jazz dance finds its origins in the African American culture. From the olden days till date, there are many influences that have added a variety to this dance form. One can see many overlapping of steps in Jazz dance, which are similar to various other styles. The common steps in Jazz dance are the ball change, the pivot step, the toe rise, the pirouettes, Jazz walk etc. Jazz dance is basically an energetic form that is equally graceful like other dances. This type of dance can also incorporate various styles.
10.TAP DANCE_Wear black suite and shiny shoes then start dancing. Here the emphasis is on the movements of the feet and steps that create a tapping sound. The tapping sound is due to the presence of metal plates on the soles of the shoes. Creating music/rhythm with your feet while dancing is the soul of this dance form.
