Famous Dance Styles In The World

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Dance is a way to express emotions and feelings for many of us. It helps us express joy, love, hurt and pain. Dance is also one good form of rejuvenation and entertainment. If there is something after music that helps us to calm down and relax - that is Dance.

There are many forms of dance all around the world. Every caste and culture has developed it's own style of dance. Many such folk culture is now become publicized and followed everywhere in the world. These dance forms are very popular and has gained demand. No longer Dance styles remain domain to a particular area. Now, every dance style can be learnt and practiced anywhere.

Some dance forms that have gained a lot of popularity around the world are described below:-

Hip-Hop Dance: This is a very famous dance style also known as Street Dancing. Introduced in the 1970's by the hip hop music culture in the United States, this dance form is now practiced throughout the world. It includes the locking and pooping dance style. Hip - Hop is a famous dance form performed by all big and small.

Salsa: The sensuous and vibrant dance form originated in Cuba, is now a favorite dance form for every couple. It expresses love, passion and feelings in a very elegant manner. The couple dance form is very popular throughout the world. Salsa goes very well with Latin American music, though now it is performed in every music genre.

Kathak: The Indian dance form is very elite and poised. Originated in the Southern Indian states, Kathak is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. Kathak is known for its postures and mudras. Kathak was basically used in olden times to depict stories and epics in the form of dance. Kathak is a very tough dance form and needs training to be perfect in it. There are Kathak exams held where participants have to go through different levels. Kathak generally goes in hand with classical Indian music.

Belly Dance: The women oriented sensuous dance form originated in Western Asia countries is one of the famous dance forms. This dance form includes every part of the body highlighting the hips and belly part more. Belly dancing was first not accepted everywhere, but now is adapted throughout. Belly dancing form is quite tough as it needs the perfect time and moves.

Line Dance: This is a dance form originated not too long back. In this form there are repeated set of steps performed by a group of artists in a line. This dance form can also be the daily routine of dancers. This dance form can also be used for exercising and weight loss regime as in aerobics and zumba.

Apart from these, there are a few other forms that are quite famous. They include Be boying, Tap Dance, Ballet and the very famous Gangnam Style.

All these dance forms help us express ourselves and make us feel fresh and living. Practicing any of these or all of these can assure your mental and physical health.

Dance is a very pure form of art and should be enjoyed form heart. If you dance your heart you will definitely be happy more than the rest.