Time to put on your dancing shoes and whirl around the globe! I love studying dance and this list will take you on a journey through different cultures and unique dance styles from every corner of the world.
Born in Argentina, Tango is a dance of love and passion. It's intense, dramatic, and absolutely captivating.
Tango's world
Originating from the Italian courts, Ballet is an elegant and technical dance form that tells a story. It's graceful, disciplined, and a real treat for the eyes!
A Brief History of Ballet
Straight from Hawaii, Hula is a beautiful and fluid dance that tells a story through graceful movements of the arms and hips.
Hula in the Hawaiian Islands
A folk dance from the Punjab region in India, Bhangra is energetic, festive, and bound to get your feet tapping.
Bhangra Dance - the original from Punjab!
From Ireland, this dance style is known for its rapid leg movements while the body stays still. You might recognize it from Riverdance!
Indian dance form, Kathakali combines dance, drama, and music to portray mythological stories. It's a colorful and theatrical spectacle.
Kathakali Indian Dance Performance - Female Kathakali Dancer
Originating in the Middle East, Belly Dance mesmerizes with its graceful hip movements. Don't be fooled, it's a fantastic workout too!
Belly dance
Straight from Spain, Flamenco is a passionate dance that involves singing, guitar playing, and rhythmic hand claps. It's all about expressing deep emotions.
Munir Bashir – Flamenco Roots (1998, CD)
Originating in England, now popular in the USA. It's fun, social, and a great way to keep your brain sharp!
Square Dance Fairbanks
A classical Indian dance that's all about storytelling. The intricate footwork, hand gestures, and facial expressions are sure to leave you fascinated.
Top Dance Classes For Bharatnatyam in Banaswadi, Bangalore - Justdial
From South Korea, K-pop dance is a mix of hip-hop, jazz, and modern dance. If you're into pop culture, you'll love this!
Kpop Dance - Korea Selatan
From the heart of Brazil, Samba is a lively, rhythmical dance that captures the spirit of Carnival. You'll love the energy!
Brazil Carnival Videos
A Brazilian martial arts dance. It's all about fluid movements and acrobatics. It's as much a dance as it is an athletic challenge.
Capoeira Brasil Los Angeles
Born in the United States, Tap Dance is all about rhythm and footwork. The sound of the shoes hitting the floor is music itself!
Tap Dance History: from Vaudeville to Film
Originating from the Appalachian Mountains in the USA, Clogging is a type of folk dance where the dancers' footwear is used percussively by striking the heel, the toe, or both against a floor or each other.