Dance Styles

Breakdance is a popular modern street dance style that originated in the United States. There are some records of breakdance that date from the early 1900s, however, it became a separate style only in the 1970s. The style basically consists of four main movements, which are toprock, power moves, downrock, and freezes. Today, breakdance is no longer a street dance since there are numerous dance studios that focus on this style as well as plenty of competitions for professional dancers.

Belly dance or Oriental Dance originated in Ancient Egypt. The style features the movements of hips and torso as well as has many substyles that vary depending on the region. Unlike most dance styles that can potentially lead to injuries, belly dance is safe for people of all ages and body types as well as improves one’s flexibility and helps with back problems.

Reggaeton is a dance that originated in Panama and Puerto Rico, influenced by reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, and rap, and became widespread in the Latin American Caribbean countries, as well as in the United States.

It is considered one of the most seductive and rhythmic Latin American dances. This dance gives a feeling of complete freedom and relaxation. Reggaeton easily combines several different styles. The basis of any Reggaeton composition is the rhythm of Dem Bow.

Hip hop is a dance style and art movement that originated in the Bronx, New York City. The style was created by African Americans, Caribbean Americans, and Latino Americans. Hip hop used to be a street dance that was performed to hip hop music. However, nowadays, it is a widely popular style all over the world and there are many competitions for both professional dancers and enthusiasts.

Latina dance style has its roots in the traditional dances of indigenous tribes in South and Central Americas as well as the Caribbean. As a matter of fact, Latin traditional dances were used in rituals and various religious practices, which is why this style has a strong connection with one’s spiritual body. Modern Latina has been influenced by European and African dance styles and now it has plenty of substyles, including Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Samba, and Paso Doble. Today, the Latin dance style is extremely popular all over the world, moreover, Latin dance contests are being held in over 150 countries.

Jazz dance originated in the mid-twentieth century in the United States. The style can be traced to African ritual and celebratory dances, which is why improvisation and polyrhythm play a big role in this style. Jazz is popularized by television and pop music, for instance, you can see jazz in commercials, music videos, movies, TV shows, etc. Modern dance studios offer jazz classes for both kids and adults, so if you are interested, you can try this style.

Contemporary dance is a style that developed in the mid-twentieth century and defined the entire generation of dances. This style focuses on the representation of feelings and emotions by means of the dance moves. Contemporary combines a variety of different dance styles, which makes it expressive and simply mesmerizing. The style is particularly popular in Europe and the United States, however, there are also millions of admirers of contemporary dance all over the world.

House is a dance style that originated in the early 80s in the United States. The style comes from underground clubs that were extremely popular at that time in New York City and Chicago. House is all about the freedom of movement and self-expression through your body. The style was heavily influenced by Latin dance, tap, African dance, and even martial arts, which makes it truly unique and unusual. Nowadays, house is one of the most popular dance styles in the world and it has plenty of followers who strive to master this beautiful style.

Vogue is a modern dance style that developed in the late 1980s. The style became extremely popular after it was featured in Madonna’s music video ‘Vogue’. There are three main styles of Vogue dance: Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Fem. Vogue is rather significant to the LGBTG+ community as well as widely spread in fashion and pop culture. Nowadays, Vogue is one of the most popular styles all around the globe.