FAMOUS DANCE STYLES:

 As mentioned in the earlier post there are various forms of dance. The total number of which cannot be mentioned as we see many dance styles emerging everyday which comes as a hybrid from famous dance styles. I have tried to give few details  about some of the most heard and seen dances. I hope you enjoy going through it.

CONTEMPORARY:

Contemporary dance was developed around the 20 th century. It can be danced in any kind of music or also united with other styles of dancing to create a new movement. It is based on the alignment of the body. It is an extremely fluid style and is not restricted to techniques but permits the dancer to be creative and explore new steps. Martha Graham is perhaps one of the most famous people in contemporary dance. This style of dance often involves a great deal of playing with balance, floorwork, fall and recovery, and improvisation.

INDIAN CLASSICAL:

The term "classical" was introduced by Sangeet Natak Akademi to denote the Natya Shastra-based performing art styles. The most striking feature of this dance style is the use of hand movements called as “mudras” and facial expression is the core ingredient of this dance form. Within this style comes the other forms like Kathak, Bharatanatyam , Odissi, Manipuri, Sattriya, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Gaudiya Nritya etc. These dances are basically the wealth of India. These styles usually exhibit the stories of god and goddess hence the costume of these styles are extremely beautiful and rich.

 

BALLROOM:

It is usually referred to as any type of dancing that is used for social recreation. These styles were developed in England. There are also a number of historical dances, and local or national dances, which may be danced in ballrooms or salons. Sequence dancing, in pairs or other formations, is still a popular style of ballroom dance. The principles learned in ballroom dancing can be applied to any type of music, whether you listen to classical waltzes, disco, or rock. This is because ballroom dancing follows strict tempo. Ballroom dance is just too accurate for the couples. It provides a romantic atmosphere.

HIPHOP: 

Hip-hop dance refers to dance styles primarily danced to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. This includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s by African Americans. Hiphop is a free style. Internationally, hip-hop dance has had a particularly strong influence in France and South Korea.

SALSA:

Salsa is normally a partner dance. Salsa is popular throughout Latin America as well as in North America, Europe, Australia, and some countries in Asia and the Middle East. It is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Today there are various styles of salsa dancing because of geographical dispersion and cultural syncretism. The most well-known styles are Cali-style (from Colombia), Cuban-style ("Casino"), LA-style, New York-style, and Puerto Rican-style.