Dancing is an art and a recreation.

In which your body makes moves

on and those moves look attractive to watch.
Used to express your emotions like joy and sorrow, all through the
moves.
Considered as a therapy that can heal any bad emotions that an
individual feels.
A perfect way to exercise and it is entertaining at the same time for
the dancer and the viewers too.
 Benefits
Increased muscular strength, endurance and Improved condition of your heart and
motor fitness lungs
Increased aerobic fitness Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
Improved muscle tone and strength Improved mental functioning
Weight management Improved general and psychological
Stronger bones and reduced risk of wellbeing
osteoporosis Reduce stress
Better coordination, agility and flexibility Boost your mood
Improved balance and spatial awareness Better social skills
Increased physical confidence Social connection
Kinds of dance
Types of dance
1. Folk dance/Ethnic dance
Social dances that portray the beliefs, interest, habits, customs and
practices of the native.
2. Ballroom dances
Dances of public entertainment, usually in pairs in ballrooms, nightclubs,
auditoriums or in public places. Examples are waltz, swing, foxtrot, cha-
cha, boogie, tango, body language, rhumba.
3. Theatrical dances
Performed for the entertainment of the audience in a theater. Examples
are ballet, modern dance, musical comedy dance and tap dancing.
Kinds of dance
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Hip-hop is also known as street dance and in several

types of dance, it comes as the widely known. To
perform a Hip-hop, there is a different type of music is
used so the performers can show their moves that
categorize this dance form as Hip-hop.
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Dance form that is all on the wooden floor and the shoes with
metallic sole and toe. The purpose is to produce the sound tapping
your shoes on the wooden floor and as the metal is attached on the
sole and toe; you get a clear voice like something is being tapped on
that wood.
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Belly has also gained much popularity in different

types of dance. Its name may be confusing because
the entire body is involved in the dancing and
especially the hips and waist.
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Ballet is also a popular dance style in which both men

and women can perform. The dance form is all about
elegance where the performer looks very classy having
clear dance moves.
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Breakdancing means playing with your physique and

making moves that are just impossible according to the
laws of physics. It is mostly about the upper body part like
your Torso, hands, and head and a combination of these
parts used to create patterns of Breakdancing.
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Salsa seems the passionate couple dance, it is famous for the

involving the hottest moves between a man and a woman.
 It is the dance of arms used by the lead dancer and the second
dancer follows the lead. The lower body is an essential part to
perform most of the dance moves; these parts include hips, waist,
and legs.
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The ballroom couple dance performed in closed positions

Originated in the country of England during 1816. Several Victorian
novels have the mentioning and a perfect description of this dance form.
While dancing, the man is required to clasp his arms around his female
partner’s waist.
This type of modern dance requires performers to execute delicate and
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Swing, as the name sounds is very interesting dance form. It is a group of

dances developed with a swing style danced to the tunes of jazz music
during the 1920s – 1950s.
Swing is a blanket word to different dances such as Jitterbugs, Boogie
Woogie and Lindy hops.
 This type of dance form is fun and the performers wear stylish dresses,
yet very comfortable.
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It is a partner dance originated along the river Plate during the
1890s the partners in tango follow each other chest to chest with
either an open embrace or a closed embrace with a constant touch
from the thigh area.
A kind of ballroom dance and began in the working class port in
Uruguay, Argentina and Rio de la Plata.
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Latin dance involves two partners and resembles a ballroom

dance. It originated in Latin America. The social Latin dance in
International dance includes the rumba, samba etc.
The history of Latin dance dates back to the fifteenth century when
indigenous dances were first recorded by Europeans. Their dance
form is deeply rooted in history and is a must watch entertainer.
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Line Dancing is a social dance that is made up of a sequence of

repeated steps and is traditionally associated with country-western
music. It is a solo dance that is danced in a straight line, a circle or in
a “follow the leader” pattern.
Footwear is decided by the dancer and is if often cowboy boots for the
men and heels for the women. Many women choose to wear a Cuban
heel shoe as it offers great support and is the perfect heel height for
 Aerobic Dance
1. Zumba
-The first and most
interesting kind of Aerobic Dance
is Zumba. It is a great fitness
program that combines Latin,
International, and Salsa music
with some amazing and fun filled
dance moves. You will find
interval training, resistance
training, and strength training.
There will be slow and fast
rhythms alternating throughout
so that you can keep burning
calories.
2. Ballroom Dancing
-ballroom dancing might not
be the most strenuous aerobic dance
to do, it is surely full of benefits. It is
a moderate activity and is popular
throughout the world. The only
downside with this dance form is that
you cannot do it alone. You need a
partner for the purpose. Once you
have found someone to dance with,
you are surely going to have a great
experience.