Types of Dance From Around The World

There are many many different types of dance which are performed all over the world. Over the years, different dances have changed, merged and evolved to create the genres we know today. And each genre can be broken down into further subgenres. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular types of dance in modern culture.

Ballroom Dance

Different types of ballroom dance include:

• Waltz
• Viennese Waltz
• Cha-Cha
• Tango
• Rumba
• Mambo
• Samba
• Jive
• Quickstep

Hip-Hop and Funk Dance

Different types of hip-hop dance include:

• Breakdance
• Locking
• Popping

Worldwide/Latin Dance

Different types of Latin dance include:

• Salsa
• Flamenco
• Lambada
• Polka
• Belly Dance
• Country/Western Dances
• Folk Dance
• Bollywood