Dance is a body language. All movements in the dance have their own meaning, this is not just a set of movements, it is a way to say something to people around. Nowadays, there are a huge number of dance styles.
Types of dance styles
Ballet, ballroom, historical, folk dances, modern, erotic, Latin American dances, hustle, swing ... A lot - and the variety is amazing.
- Ballet is a theatrical performance where artists express their character, feelings, emotions and thoughts with the help of dance movements, plastic, gestures and facial expressions. There are such types of ballet: classical, romantic and modern.
- Ballroom dancing includes two types of programs: standard (Viennese waltz, tango, slow foxtrot, slow waltz, quickstep) and latina (cha-cha-cha, samba, paso doble, rumba, jive). They are performed in pairs by a man and a woman. Ballroom dancing is popular all over the world.
- Historical dances. This direction includes dances of past centuries, which are still performed today and came to us from the Renaissance (allemand, contradance, pavana), Baroque (minuet) and from the 19th century (mazurka, polonaise, quadrille).
- People's direction. Each nationality has its own dances, which reflect the character, traditions and customs of the people. To the folk are: hopak, krakowyak, polka, lezginka, gypsy, dance, chardash, trepak and many others.
- Swing is a trend that was born at the beginning of the 20th century on the basis of African-American dance traditions. Almost all dances in this direction involve a jazz syncopated rhythm. Types of swing: charleston, blues, jive, rock and roll, boogie-woogie and that's not all.
- Hustle is a pair dance performed to disco music. Learning to dance the hustle is very simple, everyone can perform it, it is based on improvisation. Varieties of hustle: sports, freestyle, show hustle, jack'n'jill, double hustle, ladys hustle.
- Erotic dances: belly dance, striptease. Striptease is a dance that involves the gradual exposure of the body of a dancer. Most often, such a dance is performed using a pylon (pole).
Modern styles
Someone prefers only the newest and most modern types of dance styles. The list of the most relevant styles in the youth environment today looks like this:
- electrodance;
- house;
- trance;
- tectonics;
- strip dance;
- Go go;
- jumpstyle;
- shuffle;
- R&B;
- hip-hop;
- brakedance
- popping;
- jazz;
- Art Nouveau;
- postmodern;
- Contemporary.
Club dancing
Dance directions: electrodance, house, jumpstyle, R&B, trance and tectonics - these are directions for fans to light up at discos and club parties.
Electrodance and trance dance to electronic music. The movements are energetic and expressive, performed at high speed and with large amplitude.
Tectonics is a combination of elements of electrodance, popping, techno and hip-hop, that is, jumping,
swinging legs and active hand movements. The dance is very energetic, suitable only for young people, while it is quite monotonous and monotonous.
Such types of dance styles as electrodance, trance, R&B, tectonics are not too difficult to master, everyone can learn how to dance them.
Street dance
Street dance directions include hip-hop, break-dance, popping, locking.
Hip-hop is not just a dance, it is a youth subculture that assumes its own style not only in music and dancing, but also in the style of dressing, as well as the use of slang and its own philosophy. Hip-hop combines completely different dance
styles. The dance looks very simple, but in fact, to learn how to dance hip-hop, you will need hard training. Good physical preparation and endurance are necessary, since the load falls on all muscle groups.
Break dance is an ideal dance for boys, young men and young men. This is not only dance, it is a sport, in addition to dance movements, there are elements of acrobatics and gymnastics. Break dance classes develop strength, endurance, self-confidence, plasticity and form a beautiful muscular body.
Modern ballet
The types of dance styles based on classical ballet, which are commonly called modern ballet, are modern, jazz modern, postmodern and contemporary. In fact, this is a modern interpretation of classical ballet, only with less rigid standards. Modern requires dancers to be in excellent physical shape, stamina and good stretching. Contemporari, on the contrary, does not impose strict requirements, you can start practicing this type of dance at any age, the slenderness of your figure, physical fitness and flexibility are not important. Contemporary dance barefoot. This dance is based on the martial arts of the East. The musicians perform solo, duet, in pairs or in groups. The main thing in this type of dance is self-expression.
Latin American dances
Types of dance styles of Hispanic origin: bachata, Argentinean tango, merengue, mambo, salsa, lambada, flamenco, capoeira, bolero.
Bachata is one of the most popular Latin American dances to date, as is capoeira. Bachata - pair dance. Capoeira is a martial art of Brazil that combines acrobatics, kicks and is performed with musical accompaniment. Among Latin American dances, there are such types of dance styles where they stomp their feet and clap their hands, for example, the famous flamenco. This dance is performed with a guitar using percussion, sometimes dancers use castanets.
Modern dances for girls
The most popular types of dance styles for girls today: strip plastic, go-go, belly dance, pylon dance.
Belly dance is suitable for girls and women of any age and with any complexion. Classes of oriental dances will always help to be beautiful, slim and desirable, the figure will become more feminine, movements - graceful, the habit of slouching will disappear. Belly dancing is very beneficial for women's health.
Strip plastic is a direction for girls without complexes or for those who want to get rid of those. Strip plastic exercises are the key to a beautiful figure. This type of dance will allow you to gain self-confidence, liberate yourself, become irresistible in the eyes of your beloved man.
Go-go is a club dance that will allow each girl to become a star on the dance floor, it is close to strip plastic, but differs from it in that its movements are more aggressive and faster. This type of dance is performed not only by lovers of discos, but also by professional dancers in clubs. The clothes of professional go-go dancers are shorts, a bodice and stilettos. To do go-go professionally, you need to have a perfect figure.
Dance on a pylon (pole) is a direction that is based on a combination of dance elements with gymnastics and acrobatics. One of the most difficult types of dance art, for mastering which it is necessary to have a good physical shape and training. In pylon dancing competitions are held.
For children
Types of dance styles for children are not much different from those offered for adults. This is hip-hop, go-go, belly dance, tectonics, break dance, ballroom
dancing, classical ballet, jazz, modern, dance of the peoples of the world and so on. For children, dancing is very useful, they will help improve posture, will contribute to physical development and form a beautiful figure. Children learn everything much faster than adults, they have more energy and a more flexible body.
In the modern world there are various types of dance styles. The pictures that are posted in this article show some of them. Gradually, dance styles develop, improve, and new ones appear on their basis, as each generation seeks to express itself, its thoughts and feelings in its own way. Nowadays, people of all ages, from children to retirees, can find a suitable dance style for themselves.