20 Dance Styles From Around The World

Though the evolutionary answer of humans’ ability to dance is still unknown, it is clear today that dance is innate in all of us. Dance today is a very integral part of our society, from viral TikTok routines to primetime shows like Dancing with the Stars. Historically, dance was ritualistic, competitive, and celebratory. Today this still holds true, though styles continue to evolve as people are finding more ways to communicate, entertain, and express themselves. We will take a look at 20 popular styles in various countries around the world.

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20 Dance Styles From Around The World

[pinkgangsta]

List of Indonesian dance

*Aceh*
Ratoh Duek
Ratoh Jaroe (most popular)
Saman (most popular)
Seudati
Likok Pulo
Rapai Geleng
Ranub lam Puan

*Batak*
Tortor (most popular)
Sigale-gale

*Minang*
Alang Babega
Indang
Lilin (most popular)
Pasambahan
Payung
Piring (most popular)
Randai
Rantak

*Melayu*
Joget Melayu
Persembahan
Sekapur Sirih
Tandak
Zapin (most popular)
Zapin Api

*Palembang*
Gending Sriwijaya
Tanggai
Mejeng Basuko
Rodat Cempako
Pagar Pengantin

*Betawi*
Cokek
Lenggang Betawi
Ondel-ondel (most popular)
Ronggeng (most popular)
Topeng Betawi
Yapong

*Sunda*
Bajidor Kahot
Dewi
Jaipongan (most popular)
Keurseus
Kupu-kupu
Merak
Ratu Graeni
Reog Sunda
Sisingaan

*Java*
Bedhaya (most popular)
Gambyong
Gandrung (most popular)
Golek
Kuda lumping (most popular)
Wayang wong
Wayang gedog
Topeng Malang
Remo (most popular)
Reog Ponorogo (most popular)
Ronggeng (most popular)
Serimpi

*Bali*
Baris
Barong (most popular)
Cendrawasih
Condong
Gambuh
Janger
Joged
Kebyar duduk
Kecak (most popular)
Legong (most popular)
Mageret Pandan
Manuk Rawa
Oleg
Panyembrama
Pendet (most popular)
Sanghyang
Sekar Jepun
Topeng

*Dayak*
Gantar
Hudoq
Kancet Papatai
Kancet Ledo
Kancet Lasan
Serumpai
Kuyang

*Minahasa*
Kabasaran
Maengket
Poco-poco (most popular)

*Toraja*
Ma'badong

*Bugis*
Gandrang Bulo
Paduppa
Pajoge
Pakarena (most popular)

*Maluku dan Papua*
Cakalele
Sajojo (most popular)

[brindade]

In case of India there are so many dance styles to choose from. Some of the most popular are:
Bharatnatyam- Tamil Nadu
Mohiniyattam- Kerala(for women)
Kathakali- Kerala(for men)
Odissi- Orissa
Katthak- North India( mainly Uttar Pradesh)
Manipuri- Manipur
Bhangra- Punjab
Kuchipudi- Andhra Pradesh
And there are many more.
After all, India is a diverse country.

[SciFactsYT]

Random fact:


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[zhc]

Among all these Chinese dance styles, you guys choose the dragon dance... it’s more like festival parade than a dance style

[FingeringThings]

I hope whoever does the dance from the Philippines has some strong ankles

[sethumohanraj]

You should have added bharathanaatiyam which is one of the oldest form of dance tat includes a lot of expressions and saying a story in a clean manner so u should must see it once

[warose]

This vid got a lot of incorrect information!

[シャン-lt]

The competition dance showed in the tango section was not Tango. It was viennes waltz.

[mariniikk]

I was hoping to see some Russian folk dance with the squat thing

[jacoboromano]

Flamenco started during the andalusi period in spain, where arab muslims from north africa ruled spain, from a mix of romani (gypsy) from north india that migrated to europe, arabic, jewish and white spanish music and dances

[jadeshinymist]

She had me until Bhangra, seriously that's the one you chose from India? A country that has thousands of intricate dance forms? On top of that you chose to show Bhangra in western clothing. smh no

[arupsom]

India has a lot of dance form like Bharatnatyam, katthak, odishi, manipuri, kathakali, rabindra nritya and many more . There are so many tribal dance form also . All of them are unique and beautiful

[malaknooh]

Being Egyptian, I can say that Egyptians are more proud of the Tahtib dance than they are of Belly dancing.

[alicehargest]

Celts is pronounced kelts not selts btw

[Misscakeshop]

The Waltz was actually originated from Austria because an Austrian Musician created the most famous Waltz music the "Donauwalzer" but of course it is a well known dance in Germany and Switzerland too

[abhiramvissa]

Actually there are many best dances in India and they are all best in their own way !! Every state has their own dance 😍

[glupavomomiche]

Oops... two clips of couples dancing the Waltz ended up in the Tango section. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[mideygar]

Just to add onto Mexico,
Each region has its own dance, jarabe tapatío is jalisco’s. I would recommend watching Xcaret’s spectacular show. Shows off all of the dances including the old
People dance (I’m not joking it’s called that)

[chandansameeran]

You missed some dances that inspired most in today world are odissi, Bharatnatyam, kathak, bhangra, bollywood dance style, sambalpuri etc please make second part with these dances

[srujanmims]

Only Bhangra from India !!!! Seriously ?
What about Bharatnatyam, kuchipudi, mohiniattam, kathak, kathakali, Manipuri, odissi ???