Most Popular Dances

Ballroom dance Ballroom dance refers collectively to a set of partner dances, which originated in Germany and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. Its performance and entertainment aspects are also widely enjoyed on stage, in film, and on television. International Standard Slow Waltz - Tango - Viennese Waltz - Slow Foxtrot - Quickstep American Rhythm Cha Cha - Rumba - Samba - East Coast Swing - Bolero - Mambo Salsa - Merengue - Cumbia - Bachata

- Paso Doble - Jive -

The Waltz � this is a romantic dance between couples and it is easily observed that people from the around the world use the waltz for special occasions such as proms, birthday debuts, and weddings. Swing � although this traces its roots in the United States from the Black American community, the Swing has made its way to various destinations throughout the world and it remains as one of the world�s top favorite dances. Foxtrot � this has been a popular dance for a long time already and it is still being practiced today. Foxtrot is smooth dancing and it is a classic dance that is practiced worldwide. Disco � disco dance is widely practiced anywhere in the world that has nightclubs. There are actually many variations from the disco dance but the end result is the same, people have fun dancing Disco. The Hustle - is a catchall name for several disco dances which were extremely popular in the 1970s. Today it mostly refers to a unique partner dance done in ballrooms and nightclubs. It has some features in common with swing dance. In the 1970s there was also a line dance called the Hustle--which is regaining popularity as people throw '70s theme parties or schools have '70s dance performances.[citation needed] Modern partner hustle is sometimes referred to as New York Hustle. Based on older dances such as the mambo, the Hustle originated in Hispanic communities in New York City and Florida in the 1970s. This was originally a line dance with a Salsa-like foot rhythm, that after some fusion with swing and eventual shortening of the count to "&1 2 3", became the present "New York" Hustle. Cha cha � tracing its roots to Latin America, cha cha is one of the best-liked dances anywhere because it of its exciting and upbeat rhythm. Mambo � stimulating rhythms and playful moves characterize the Mambo. This kind of dance emphasizes the second beat with the Latin-style hip movements. Merengue � this is a simple dance that has a marching style. It is easy on the ear and the feet and people feel happy after dancing the Merengue. Rhumba � the combination of Latin and African influences make the Rhumba one of the most exciting and sensual dance. Salsa � this is one of the favorites among young people today. They pack different nightclubs to dance to the tune of Salsa music.

Samba � this is a very distinctive dance that has different rhythms occurring at the same time within one song. The Samba music is rich so it is a very upbeat and cheerful dance.

------African American dances are those dances which have developed within African American communities in everyday spaces, rather than in dance studios, schools or companies and its derivatives, tap dance, disco, jazz dance, swing dance, hip hop dance and breakdance. Other dances, such as the lindy hop with its relationship to rock and roll music and rock and roll dance have also had a global influence. The Swing era Late 20s, 1930s and 1940s - lindy hop, Charleston, Texas Tommy [edit] The 1950s Washington Hand Dancing The MashPotatoe [edit] The 1960s - Northern Soul, Motown [edit] The 1970s - funk, disco [edit] The 1980s - Hip Hop, break dancing, popping, locking, voguing, cabbage patch [edit] the 1990s and 2000s - Krumping, Hyphy, Snap dance, Cha Cha Slide, Line Dance (Booty Call), Lean wit It, Rock wit It, Walk It Out, footworking, Chicken Noodle Soup, Crip Walk, Gangsta Walk, Tootsee Roll, The Roosevelt, Getting Lite Poole Palace, Butterfly Dance, Jocin, Tone Wop, crank dat soulja boy ----------Cypher Circles Specific to the bboying culture, cypher circles hold the similar concepts as Jam Circles. When one or two bboys/bgirls get together to dance, it is known as jamming. But when enough bboys/bgirls get together to make a circle where one can break in, it is known as "Cyphering". Cyphering takes place at nearly every bboying jam that takes place. It is a way to show one's experience, the flavor they put into their style, and in some cases, specifically to "burn" or "smoke" another breaker. jAMING DANCE Jamming in dance culture is a kind of informal show-off during a social dance party. Dancers clear a circle (jam circle or dance circle) and dancers or dance couples take turns showing their best tricks while the remaining dancers cheer the

jammers on. While some jam circles are staged, most form organically and spontaneously when the energy and mood is right. Dance Circles A variant of the 'show case' style jam circles mentioned above is a circle where dancers within the circle swap partners from the outside. Less "showy" than a jam circle, these jams are to commemorate an occasion for the person(s) in the circle. Another way to consider the difference is that while the aforementioned Jam Circles showcase ability, the Dance Circles here showcase dancers. For example, this kind of jam circle may be organized when a dancer from the local dance community celebrates a birthday, or is moving away. Other occasions for these jams include a welcome dance for new members and/or visitors. Many of these circles are a planned portion of the evening. The dancers of honor stay in the circle the whole time while other dancers from outside the circle cut in 'on the fly'. Dancers "break in", or "steal", their way into the middle by breaking the connection of the dancers and inserting themselves such that the person of honor continues dancing without missing a beat. Some scenes do this in an organized fashion (such as a line), however, many do so without rules. Such birthday jams are common in swing dance and hustle communities in the United States but not unusual in salsa or tango. While nerve-wracking for beginning dancers the jams do help to meet the local crowd. Dance off Please help recruit one or improve this article yourself. See the talk page for details. Please consider using {{Expert-subject}} to associate this request with a WikiProject This form of jamming often occurs during prom, high school or college dance parties. What happens is that during the dances, the dancers would form a circle, and often, one by one, the dancers, individually or by a group, would come into the circle and display their dancing abilities. The style of dancing is usually street dancing.

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