![]() ![]() The first belly dancers were a group of traveling dancers known as the ghawazee. Belly dance (Middle East)īelly dance from the Middle East has won the hearts of audiences across the world. I’m coveting an opportunity to don a gown and twirl my way into this European world of enchantment. Today both the faster Viennese Waltz, and the slower American and International style waltzes are extremely popular. It is a slow and graceful partner dance from the 19 th century. Originating from the Austrian and German dances, Waltz is one of the oldest ballroom dances. It originates from the German word Walzer which means ‘to roll or revolve’. ![]() Today people perform Flamenco worldwide, and it’s surprisingly popular in US and Japan. The female dancer’s red billowy dress is the peculiarity of this form. This art form incorporates foot stomping, singing, snapping, clapping and guitar playing. Some believe that Flamenco emerged from Andalusian gypsies who migrated to northern India and then to the southern Spain. Out of the country of Spain, emerges the captivating Flamenco. Image by Konstantin Mishchenko from Pexels ![]() Step dance is a common sight in the local pubs or Dublin streets wherein I have witnessed the fabulous display of footwork accompanied by the traditional Irish music. The complex percussive footwork is paired with a stiff upper body, allowing the audience to focus on the swift and intricate footwork. ![]() Performed solo or in groups, the evolution of this dance was brought about by the Celts. Riverdance, a theatrical show back in the 1990s, featured the Iris Step dance and that popularised this dance around the world. We’re moving eastward and step food in Ireland: well known for its Irish step dance. Unlike other competitive dance styles, hip-hop involves improvisation and challenging each other to dance battles. Though ‘breaking’ (from the East Coast) was predominantly labelled as hip hop, the other styles like ‘locking and popping’ (from the West Coast) quickly fell under the hip-hop umbrella. It flourished as a new style performed on street, which dates back to the early 1970s in New York and California, evolving out of Funk. Hip-hop refers to a range of street dances that developed in relation to hip-hop culture and music. Casino, marketed as Cuban salsa was developed in the 1950s and has inspired today’s Salsa. It is a melting pot of styles with many variations from Son Cubano to Afro Cuban Rumba. Though the style migrated to New York city in the 1950s as a social dance form, its roots are firmly planted in the Caribbean. It is thought to have been created by intermingling of Spanish and African ancestry. Moving northward, let’s get to know more about the popular Salsa born in eastern Cuba. Today, the infectious rhythm of Samba is regarded as the national dance of Brazil, and you truly can’t have carnival without it! 2. This is certainly a must during carnivals and celebrations, the most well-known of which is in Rio de Janeiro or in the renowned Brazilian Rio Carnival. There are different variations depending on the region and the dancers typically wear colourful outfits and large headgears. Developed in the 1950s, it is a Brazilian dance form, which grew from the culture brought by African people in Brazil. Samba is derived from ‘semba’ meaning ‘invitation to dance’. The first stop on this tour around the world is Brazil, the house of Samba. From, Ballet to Belly dance and Salsa to Bharatnatyam, here are 10 of the most popular dances around the world. Today, April 29 th, on International Dance Day, let’s take a tour around the world, discover the iconic dance styles, and celebrate this universal art form. And since then, different dances have transformed, merged, and evolved into what we know today as the most well-known genres. It has been an integral part of cultures all around the world for centuries. Dance is a way of emoting and portraying a story, and in many cultures it holds celebratory, spiritual, and traditional values. ![]()
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