Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Different dancing forms in the world

Dance is one of the most beautiful and wonderful forms of art that 
has grown in spring forcefully all over the world .Dance is no longer 
just a hobby; it is also one of the most profitable professions as well!
Besides, dance therapy is very much in vogue these days simply
because the experience of dancing helps a person to heal from 
within.Dance is a form of expression that helps a person to 
discover a new world! The different types of dances and dance  
styles that are prevalent all over the world are an indication of 
the popularity of this art forms. From the olden days till date, 
dance has always been performed for social reasons or for the
occasion. The various types of dances are also considered as
 an entertaining way to remain fit!

Every dance form has its own unique identity and unique style. Every 
country has a distinctive fashion about its dance style sand these 
dance forms have crossed the borders to become some of the most
 sought-after dance styles till date. Lets take a look at some of the 
various types of dances and different dancing styles that crazed  
the people all around the world.















Different Styles that belong to International 
Standard:

Tango: It definitely does take two to tango and this dance also

 belongs to theAmerican Style category. Like all Ballroom dancers,
the male has to give the lead to the female. The various moves used 
all make the dance look even more beautiful to the onlooker.This 
International Standard varies from the American Style in terms
of movement.

 

 












Waltz: The Waltz is danced to slow beats and is an equally beautiful 
dance form.The Waltz dance is one of the slow and most attractive 
 and rhythmic styles ever.When danced by the International 
Standard norms, this dance is performed more 
closely towards each other as compared to the American Style. 




 











 Foxtrot: Foxtrot, as a dance style, gives a dancer flexibility to
 combine the slow and fast movements together.This social dance
 was named after the actor Harry Fox.




 















Viennese Waltz: This style of Ballroom dance is based on the 
original form of the Waltz dance. There are many versions of 
this style of dance. This dance originated in the latter period 
of the 18th century. 




 













Quickstep: This style belongs to the International Style of Ballroom 
dancing whichoriginated in the 1920’s. This dance includes many 
steps with quick momentum.




 















Cha-Cha-Cha: The Cha-cha-cha simply called the cha-cha is a type 
of Latin American dance which is very rhythmic in its appeal.This
 dance is energetic with slow movements as well. 


Rumba: This sensual dance is based on slow hip movement. Rumba 

belongs to theInternational Standard as well as the American style.
 This dance is known for thebeauty of the steps that are co-ordinated 
on a slow rhythm. 



 














 Samba: This beautiful and energetic dance also has many forms. 
The steps may differ in Samba that isdanced as per the Ballroom
 style and the traditional style Samba. 



 
















Jive: This is yet another lively form of Ballroom dance. 
This dance is also amongst the five dances thatbelong to the 
Latin American dance styles. 



 























Paso Doble: This lively dance is also an International Latin 
dance style with less emphasis on the hip movement. The basic 
structure of this Latin dance isbased on the sounds and the 
movements used in Spanish bullfights. 





 

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