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Dance Styles in Theatre

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Folk Dance

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A form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects the traditional life of the people of a certain country or region.

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Modern Dance

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A dance style that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movements derived from the expression of inner feelings.

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Flamenco

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A form of Spanish dance and music characterized by its energetic, staccato style.

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Tango

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A dance that originated in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, characterized by marked rhythms, postures, and abrupt pauses.

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Polka

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A lively Central and Eastern European dance and also a genre of dance music familiar throughout Europe and the Americas.

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Jazz Dance

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Characterized by the use of improvisation and influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music.

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Irish Dance

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Characterized by its rapid leg and foot movements, while the body and arms are kept largely stationary.

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Bharatanatyam

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A classical Indian dance form that is known for its fixed upper torso, bent legs, and intricate footwork, along with expressive hand gestures and facial expressions.

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Ballroom Dance

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A set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world.

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Hip-Hop Dance

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A street dance style primarily performed to hip-hop music or that has evolved as part of hip-hop culture.

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Salsa

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A popular dance style originating in the Caribbean which combines elements of Latin American dance with Afro-Cuban dance.

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Samba

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A Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in African religious traditions, characterized by its rhythm and liveliness.

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Tap Dance

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A dance style in which a dancer wearing shoes fitted with heel and toe taps sounds out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor.

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Kabuki

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A classical Japanese dance-drama known for its stylized drama and the elaborate make-up worn by its performers.

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Clogging

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An American folk dance in which the dancer's footwear is used musically by striking the heel, the toe, or both against a floor or each other to create audible rhythms.

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Contemporary Dance

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A style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet.

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Broadway Dance

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A style of dance that can encompass many different styles, including jazz, tap, and ballet, and is designed to accommodate the larger-than-life nature of Broadway musicals.

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Belly Dance

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Originating in the Middle East, this dance style features complex movements of the torso.

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Aerial Dance

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A modern style of dance that incorporates apparatuses such as silks, hoops, or ropes suspended from the ceiling, allowing for three-dimensional choreography.

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Ballet

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A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses.

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Krumping

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A street dance popularized in the United States that is characterized by free, expressive, exaggerated, and highly energetic movement.

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Can-Can

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A high-energy and physically demanding dance that became popular in music halls and is often associated with the Moulin Rouge.

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