List of varieties of modern dances. Club dancing - types and directions

02.05.2019

So, you decided to take up dancing, but don't know which style to choose? Did you come to the studio, see a list of unfamiliar names like Go-Go, Stretching, Waaking and the like, suggested to you by the administrator, and were horrified? Don't be scared! This list represents different directions dancing, and to understand what is right for you, we suggest reading this article.

First, let's define What gave you the idea to take up dancing? Have you fallen in love with a guy at a disco who moves cool, and are you embarrassed to approach him? Or did you decide to surprise your boyfriend with your new abilities, left alone with him? Or, in once again Looking in the mirror, did you suddenly decide that you have extra fat on your thighs? Or maybe you just want to relax after work and add variety to your day? All this determines the purpose with which you come to the dance studio. And don’t be afraid to seem clumsy—you go to class to learn!

The most popular among girls today remains a direction called Go-Go. This is a dance that girls dance on the club stage, coming out to help tired visitors. Surprisingly, Go-go has been around for 50 years. It came to us from California as an alternative to striptease. This dance is aimed at liberation and development of self-confidence. It’s hard to say that this is some kind of independent style, rather a combination modern trends(strip, jazz, Latin, erotic dance, etc.) Go-Go will teach you to easily improvise to any club music, move clearly and beautifully, combine combinations of movements and correctly connect them together. Such preparation in a dance studio will give you confidence in your movements, a suitable emotional mood and a lot of internal positivity. In a club, you can immediately stand out from the crowd and attract the attention of even the most indifferent guy.

Lady-Mix or Lady-style are suitable for those who want to study several dance styles at the same time, but do not have the opportunity to attend them all. Of course, here it is impossible, so to speak, to “in depth” understand each style separately, but in general terms you will master the elements of Erotic Dance, Jazz, Reggaeton, House, Salsa and even R’n’B. You will learn a variety of movements, and no matter where and what clothes you find yourself in (be it a social corporate event, a prom or a “rapper party”), you will be able to surprise those around you.

Erotic Dance. Literally from the first lesson you will understand that you had no idea about your abilities! It turns out that you know how to move so erotically. And now it doesn't look as bad as before. You can come to Erotic Dance classes in heels without fear of breaking your leg. Here you will learn to move plastically, flexibly, gracefully, femininely and at the same time confidently and freely. Heels will help you develop coordination in your movements. Men won't be able to ignore you. The main thing is not to get too carried away!

There are also several varieties of Erotic Dance: Strip Dance - aimed at developing plasticity, flexibility and the ability to show all the attractiveness female body. Strip dance will reveal the secrets of a beautiful striptease. Another sub-style is Lap-dance - dancing on a chair (literally “on your knees”) is performed for one spectator. It can be simply a sensual dance with maximum contact with the viewer, or it can be performed very spectacularly with sharp swings of the legs or overturning a chair (naturally, in the absence of an audience on it). Poledance or the more familiar name pole dance (on a pole) is also born from the Erotic Dance style. Having seen at least once a professionally performed Poledance, few people remain indifferent. Many girls want to “be able to do the same.” But in fact, “pole dancing” is difficult to classify as dancing at all. It's more likely rhythmic gymnastics, performed to stimulating music. Real Poledance is a lot of work with sports (one might say, strength) training and acrobatic stretching. It's good if you have choreographic training. Poledance is suitable for those who are bored with exercise equipment in the gym, and simple fitness seems not effective enough. You can be sure: ALL muscle groups swing on the pole.

And if you still prefer something in between fitness and dancing, come to Stretching. In this direction, most of the time is spent on stretching itself - standing alone, sitting, lying down and in pairs. Stretching exercises will help bring your muscles into healthy tone - relieve tension and pain, correct posture, increase physical endurance, learn how to properly regulate breathing and lose a little weight. The choice of teacher is important here - he must be sufficiently professionally prepared. Health is no joke. And most importantly, stretching classes increase the level of dance training, after which any elements different dances will be given to you with ease.

Modern, or more correctly dance in the modern style, is a truly modern dance, which has a centuries-old history and is undeservedly forgotten. This dance is completely different from others. You just have to come to a couple of classes and it will absorb you from head to toe. The purpose for which you go to dance is important here. If you are a busy girl and are constantly under mental and emotional stress, modernism will help you relieve stress and turn off your thoughts. Dance will allow you to forget about the bustle of the world around you, understand your body and the feeling of gravity, and completely relax to pleasant music. Modern implies the absence of shoes and maximum loose clothes. At the first lesson, you may not even have to dance - you will just begin to immerse yourself in the world of modernity and try to understand the mechanisms driving forces in nature and the human body. The movements of modernity, based on inertia, may seem strange and absurd at first, but gradually you will stop being afraid to reproduce them, you will feel inner freedom, lightness, you will expand the boundaries of your own Self, which interfere with everyday life. In Modern dance you relax not only externally, but also internally. Modernism in a sense combines dance and meditation. Technique plays an important role in Modern, as in other dances. Here she helps to express emotions that simply ask to be poured into a Modern dance composition. You will feel that you simply do not have enough dance elements to fly in space, and you will ask the teacher to reveal the secrets of modernity again and again.

Solo Latina. It's rare that anyone can stand still after hearing the fiery rhythms Latin American dances, be it samba, rumba, salsa, mamba, cha-cha-cha, bachata or jive. At least a smile on the face and positive thoughts unite all the “listeners.” On a sad autumn evening, when you want to sleep, your head hurts and cats are scratching at your soul, try to force yourself to go to at least one Latina class and you won’t notice how even the most deep-rooted depression will disappear. You will not only receive a lot of positive emotions, but also master a special body language, feel the freedom of an incendiary rhythm, grace, femininity and energy. You can come to class in a flirty skirt and low heels.

Belly dancing is perhaps one of those dances that has existed since ancient times. To date, he has managed to mix dance styles from different eastern countries. Fans of club dancing may at first find the movements characteristic of belly dancing unusual. In particular, in order to hold your hands, monitor your posture, be able to combine the movements of your shoulders and hips and, of course, shake your stomach (there are actually about ten types of shaking) require some physical and mental effort. But belly dancing was invented for a reason, since it has a beneficial effect on the health of the female body. It models an ideal figure (a truly feminine one), trains breathing and the vestibular system, pumps up muscles abdominals, develops the diaphragm, forms beautiful hips, does not load the joints. Become a real woman and you can reveal yourself in class Belly Dance. If your chosen one is worthy of you, and you want to inflame his sexual lust to the maximum - dance him a Belly Dance!

An art such as dance began to develop at the dawn of humanity. Primitive tribes had their own special ritual dances, which were an important part of their traditions and existence. Their descendants, who began to build the first states, turned these gestures into part of the sovereign symbols. Thus, the first types of dances appeared, which to a greater extent testified to the origin of man, his roots. Today people dance everywhere, and their movements are no longer limited by any boundaries determined by the state. Well, let's take a closer look at what types of dances exist in certain parts of the planet and how they become popular all over the world.

What is dance

This term refers to a type of art in which artistic images are conveyed through plastic and rhythmic body movements. Any dance is inextricably linked with a certain music that suits its style. During this “ritual”, certain positions of the person’s body, the figures that he can show, and transitions from one pose to another are very important. Considering what types of dances there are in our time, it is easy to assume that there are simply countless numbers of such figures and movements. That is why they are divided into categories, which largely depend on the place of origin of a particular dance, as well as on its other features (pairs, group, single, etc.).

The history of the origins of dance art

Even during the existence of primitive tribes, the earliest types of dances arose. They were given names depending on the emotions they accompanied. For example, a tribe might try to bring rain after a long drought, and for this purpose a special ritual was composed, during which people moved in a certain way. Through rhythmic body movements, they thanked their gods, welcomed the birth of children and saw off their deceased ancestors. As an art form, dance was founded in the period of antiquity. At this time, special choreographic performances dedicated to the gods began to appear in Greece and Rome. At the same time, the very first oriental types of dances developed in Babylon, Assyria, the Persian kingdom and other Asian countries. In the Middle Ages, this art found itself beyond the line of legality due to the spiritual views of mankind. But with the advent of the Renaissance, it began to develop and improve again. In the 16th century, a type of choreography called ballet appeared, which soon became a separate species art.

Classics and its variations

Professional dancers, learning this art from an early age, initially master classical dancing. Their types depend on which program is taken as a basis - European or Latin. These two subgroups are united by good old classical choreography, which has much in common with ballet. The bottom line is that rehearsals take place precisely under classical music, dancers perform stretches, study positions, plie, pique and other choreographic techniques. In the future, the quality of the dance will depend precisely on the purity and correctness of all these movements.

European program

Slow waltz. This is a golden dance classic, which is always accompanied by appropriate music in three quarters. For each beat, dancers take three steps, with the first being the main one, the second determining the angle of rotation, and the third being an auxiliary one, allowing the weight to be transferred to the other leg.
Tango. It was originally an Argentine folk dance, but later became incredibly popular all over the world and moved into the category of European classics. Its essence lies in the fact that two partners move energetically and rhythmically to the appropriate music (it is also called tango).
Viennese Waltz. This is a kind of analogy to a simple waltz, only it is danced a little faster and more energetically.
Foxtrot. This is a fast and vibrant dance that is performed both in pairs and in groups. It was invented by Harry Fox (hence the name) in the early 20th century, and its popularity has not waned since then.
Quickstep. This is the fastest dance from the European classics. It is performed in 4/4 rhythm, and there are as many as 50 bars per minute. It takes years of practice and grueling training to dance the foxtrot properly. It is important that all movements look easy, relaxed, and performed with incredible precision.

Latin American program

Popular types of dances that today often go beyond the classics will be listed here. Based on them, a wide variety of variations are created to simplify the choreography and make these dances accessible to everyone.

Samba. A Brazilian dance that arose from the fusion of African and Portuguese traditions. It is danced in 2/4 time signature, with up to 54 bars per minute. IN classic version performed to the beat of drums or other Latin percussion instruments.
Cha-cha-cha. Characterized by much slower choreography. The time signature is 4/4, there are 30 bars per minute. The dance is most popular in Cuba, where it originated in the 20s last century. Today it is included in the classical dance program.
Rumba. The slowest and most intimate dance, which is always performed in pairs. Accuracy is not important here, as in other types of choreography. It is only important that the partners’ poses are very beautiful, that they form unique figures, and at the same time, each of their movements should be as flexible as possible.
Paso Doble. This dance has its roots in Spanish bullfighting. Here the partner often portrays a bullfighter, and his partner - a cloak. The essence of the choreography is the double step (hence the name).
Jive. African-American choreography, which also arose in the 20th century and became widespread in the United States. Jive is danced in swing mode, but at the same time it is very different from its modern analogue of the same name. Time signature - 4/4, number of beats per minute - 44.

Ballet

Everything is now existing species dances are more or less based on ballet. This art officially separated from general choreography in the 17th century, when the first French ballet school. What are the features of ballet? Here the choreography is inextricably linked with the music and facial expressions of the performers. As a rule, each production has a specific script, which is why it is often called a mini-play. True, in some cases there are also “unscripted” ballets, where dancers simply demonstrate their incomparable and precise skills. Ballet is divided into three categories: romantic, classical and modern. The first is always a mini-play on a love theme ("Romeo and Juliet", "Carmen", etc.). The classic one can personify any plot (for example, “The Nutcracker”), but its important element is choreography based on acrobatics and excellent plasticity. The scope of modern ballet includes different types dancing. There are elements of jive, Latin choreography, and classical music. Distinctive feature is that everyone dances in pointe shoes.

Modern choreography

Nowadays, modern types of dances are popular all over the world, regardless of traditions and religion. Their names are known to everyone, and at the same time almost everyone can learn to perform them. Such body movements do not require special stretching, preparation or natural plasticity. The main thing is to join the rhythm and become one with the music. Let us immediately note that all the dances that will be listed below are the basis for the so-called “club choreography”. These movements are quickly learned and mixed by modern youth, resulting in a unique mix that can be seen in any nightclub in any city in the world.

Modern dance

Tectonic. It arose in the 21st century on the basis of jumpstyle, hip-hop, popping, techno style, etc. Always dancing to fast electronic music.
Strip dance. This is the basis of any striptease, in other words, a dance that may involve further undressing. The essence lies in plastic movements, and also often in interaction with other objects. This is how the famous pool dance, lap dance, etc. were born.
Go-go. Erotic dance that does not involve undressing. Aimed at entertaining the crowd in the club. May contain any plastic elements that will correspond to the playing music.
Hakka. A dance that originated in the Netherlands, in hardcore circles. His movements are based on music in this style.
Jumpstyle. The dance, based on jumping, is one of the few modern ones that is danced in pairs. But at the same time, it has a peculiarity - partners should not touch each other.
D'n'B Step. This is exclusively an attribute of the drum and bass style. Choreography always depends on the rhythm and tempo of the music.
Shuffle. The dance originated in Australia and is based on jazz. All movements, in particular the steps characteristic of this style, are performed to electronic fast music at a faster tempo.

Based on the plot of the movie “Step Up”...

After the first part of this wonderful film was released, young people actively began to study all kinds of street dances, which are characterized by freestyle and at the same time incredible plasticity and precision of movements. Let us list their main types, which have already become “street classics”:

Hip-hop. It's whole cultural direction, which originated in the 70s in New York among representatives of the working class. It covers not only unique choreography, but also slang, fashion, behavior and other areas of life. Within the hip-hop culture, there are a wide variety of dance types, more or less difficult to perform. This includes breaking, DJing, MCing, club hip-hop and much more.
Breakdancing, also called b-boying. Initially, it was part of hip-hop culture, and then, due to its uniqueness, it became a separate dance.
Crip Walk. A dance that originated in Los Angeles. Characterized by steps that are performed in the spirit of improvisation, at a very fast pace.
Popping. The dance is based on the rapid contraction and relaxation of muscles, due to which the human body shudders. It is important to observe certain positions and postures in which such movements look most impressive.

In the spirit of folk traditions

In each state, in addition to the flag and anthem, there is another, no less important attribute - dance. Each nation is characterized by its own movements, its own rhythms and tempos, which have developed historically. Based on the characteristics of the choreography, you can easily determine what nationality a person is and what country he represents. Such performances are performed primarily in a group, but there are some exceptions when only two partners perform. Now we will look at the types of folk dances that are the most popular all over the world. By the way, some of them became the basis of classical choreography, and some served as an excellent start for the development of street dancing.

Dances of the peoples of the world

Attan is the official folk dance of Afghanistan. Also performed by many neighboring peoples in various variations.
Hopak - dance of the peoples of Ukraine. Always performed in national costumes, in a very fast and energetic rhythm. It is characterized by jogging, squats, jumping and other active body movements.
Trepak is a native Russian dance, which is also common in Ukraine. It is always performed in a bipartite meter, and is accompanied by fractional steps and stamping.
Zika is a famous Chechen dance performed exclusively by men. As a rule, it is an accompanying element for important religious events.
Krakowiak is the most famous Polish dance. Performed in a fast rhythm, always with a straight back.
Round dance. A dance-game that was previously popular among many nations. The rules are different everywhere, but the point is that people take part in the round dance. huge amount people.
Lezginka is the most famous choreographic performance in the Caucasus. It is danced by Chechens, Armenians, Georgians, Azerbaijanis and many other peoples.

Types of oriental dances

In the east, the art of dance had a completely different development than in the countries of Europe and America. Men here always performed group mini-performances that accompanied some important events. A woman's dance is a kind of sacrament. A wife can dance only for her husband, and alone. This choreographic culture has been widespread for centuries throughout Western Asia, but in each country it has its own characteristics. Therefore, now we will look at what types of dances exist in this or that Eastern state and how they are characteristic.

Turkish. They are always performed in bright costumes, accompanied by fast music. They are characterized by rhythmic movements, very high plasticity and even acrobatics.
Egyptian. This is the most modest oriental choreography. The costumes are restrained, as are the movements, and the music is slow and measured. There is no place for frivolous body movements in Egyptian dances - this is considered debauchery.
Arabic. This is real scope for improvisation and variation. If you know what types of dances there are in the East and how they are performed, you can put all the techniques and techniques together, and you will get an excellent performance in the Arabic style.
Lebanese. The most unique and unusual. They combine elements of Turkish and Egyptian choreography. Therefore, fast and rhythmic movements alternate with slow and measured ones. The action is also characterized by the use of foreign objects (cymbals, canes, etc.).
Persian dance consists of graceful movements that mainly involve the arms, head and long hair.

How did belly dancing come about?

Almost all women in the world dream of mastering this choreographic style, but only a few master it perfectly. Many attribute its origins to the Middle East, but in fact the dance originated in India. Even before the birth of Christ, this custom was transferred from their homeland by the gypsies to Egypt, where it became popular. They began to emerge there various types belly dancing, which soon spread throughout the Middle East. Well, let's look at which of them are now the most famous:

Dance with the snake. It requires a combination of flexibility and courage, as well as the ability to handle this animal.
Dance with fire. During the performance, torches, candles, lamps with essential oils and much more can be used that glorifies the cult of fire.
Dance with cymbals. This hand percussion instrument is a relative of the Spanish castanets. Performing rhythmic movements, the dancer accompanies herself.
Raqs el-Sharqi is a belly dance that involves the area from the navel to the hips.
Raqs el-Shamadam is a performance in which a woman dances with a candelabra on her head. Very popular in Egypt.

Types of sports dances

Sports dancing is a kind of analogue of classical ballroom choreography. The difference is that dancers are trained according to a more strict and intensive program, with special emphasis on stretching, precision of movements, and speed of their execution. An important component of any sports dance is not the beauty of the performance, but the technicality of performing all the movements. In general, this subgroup consists of choreographic productions known to us, among which there are standard European and Latin programs.

Conclusion

We looked at what types of dances exist in different countries, decided on their styles and features. As it turned out, every choreographic performance has its own tempo, rhythm, character of performance. Also, many dances cannot exist without facial expressions, certain costumes, style and even the mood of those who perform them. Therefore, if you are going to master this art, it is important to initially decide which style you like to dance in, and which of them is most suitable for you in terms of capabilities and even the structural features of your figure. And in the future, for self-improvement, you will only need diligence and practice. Go for it!

Dance has always been associated with the spiritual side and mental state of a person. It is worth noting that even holidays and rituals were never held without a corresponding dance. Nowadays, there are a huge number of styles of this type of art, each of which has its own characteristics.

A little about the history of dance

As mentioned above, dance is an art form that existed in ancient times. Literally everything had its own special style of dance: everyone ritual, every holiday or event, not to mention individual peoples and tribes. In any case, it has always been important for a person, and earlier dances were more sacred character and in certain cases could only be carried out knowledgeable people who put deep meaning into this action. Today, the art of dance is accessible to everyone, and the world knows a huge variety of dance styles and trends.

With the development of humanity, choreography also developed. Early with her help shamans they caused rain and performed rituals, then, era after era, it became more diverse and colorful, different peoples created their own directions and styles, selected appropriate outfits for them, and began to divide them into men's and women's. Each style acquired its own rhythm and movement.

For a long time, the most famous and popular style was folk dance, which was performed at all holidays and other events, but now this style is preserved only on stage, although in a number of countries it is still popular and performed at weddings and other celebrations. Today, modern rhythms, youth trends, corresponding to modern music.

How modern dances appeared

Modern dance styles began to appear in the first half of the 20th century, gradually displacing ballet art into the background. At first they penetrated the masses unnoticed, but then various schools began to open that no longer adhered to the old rules. Thus, ballet, which had held a leading position for a long time, began to be relegated to secondary roles.

In general, that period was characterized by unpredictable changes not only in choreography, but also in music. First began to gain popularity free style, where all conventions were absent, and they were replaced by freedom and improvisation.

Styles Popular Today

It is worth noting that choreography never stands still, and even today the emergence and formation of new dance styles is progressing at an active pace. But speaking more generally, it is worth highlighting several styles that emerged at the end of the 20th century and are still popular today. and here is their description:

Some of the dance styles presented are created primarily only for girls, but for the most part they can be performed by both sexes.

Today, choreography should be free, modern, permeated with improvisation, and street dance has all these qualities. It is interesting precisely because it is performed by non-professionals and includes movements from almost all dance styles, even classical ones. An interesting combination of one style with another, adapted to each other, filled with unusual beauty, so the well-known hip-hop, popping, and many others stood out here.

Dancing for girls

Due to the fact that choreography attracts more female attention, rather than male, then among the various dance styles there are a number of specifically female ones:

Bellydance, also known as oriental dance or belly dance. This style has gained unprecedented popularity among girls due to its color and incredible beauty. This is a truly feminine direction in choreography, which not only develops plasticity, but also strengthens women's health. Belly dancing can be soft and smooth and at the same time rhythmic and filled with many movements;
Strip plastic is another popular style that develops the grace of the female body. Thanks to strip plastic, stiffness and complexes go away. This is a fairly frank dance, reminiscent of a striptease, but excluding the element of nudity;
Go-Go dance is a club dance that combines rhythm and elements of strip dance;
and, in fact, just a club dance, which includes elements from hip-hop, funk, go-go and many others. Here, both a combination of several styles and the separate selection of one of them is allowed.

In addition to these styles, such styles as modern, vogue, booty dance and many others are also popular. It is almost impossible to list all the styles, because there are very, very many of them, but they all have the right to be noticed, since each of them has its own beauty and grace, its own unique rhythm and accent. Dance has always been, is and will be an integral part of a person’s life, because emotions and state of mind are transmitted through it.

If a person doesn’t like to dance, it means he hasn’t found his dance yet. The benefits of rhythmic movements to music have been proven even by doctors. It's a great hobby, a great way to pass time and an enjoyable type of physical activity.

innumerable, everyone can find something they like. Today we will talk about several current trends. Some of them have appeared only in our days, some are gaining a second wind after many years of oblivion. Turn on the music, we're starting!

Modern dance styles for girls: list

How to stay in sports physical shape? Choose a dance lifestyle! Ownership of the body is given to everyone, but due to excessive modesty, not everyone can realize themselves in this direction. Those who are especially modest can study at home, but it is more difficult and will take more time. In the case of paired types, if there is no pair, you will have to go to classes.

Dancing is good for your health, both physical and mental. Pros of dancing:

positive attitude;
formation of an even posture;
physical activities;
normalization of movement coordination;
stabilization of the vestibular apparatus;
strengthening the heart;
improving lung function;
having fun;
self-confidence;
new hobby.

This type of art is an alternative physical activities in the gym. This hobby is suitable for representatives of all ages, physical fitness, body type, and weight.

Dance moves turn disadvantages into winning strengths. Femininity will appear, the gait will change, gestures will become smooth.

Modern trends contain dozens and even hundreds of styles. Let's look at popular and interesting varieties.

Twerk

Twerk, shake, booty dance - it's all about him. The dance style, in which the masterful ability to shake one's butt comes to the fore, came from Africa and spread thanks to Miley Cyrus, who rousingly performed it at the MTV Awards.

Booty dance - solo hips and buttocks. The dancers perform figure eights, vigorously contract their muscles, and “vibrate” their butts (this element is called a “shake”). Upper part the body is practically not involved, but the performer has to properly strain the upper abs in order to “hold the bottom.”

Twerking does not involve a strictly defined rhythm or music. It is usually performed to rap and hip-hop.

For performances and training, wear short shorts, bikinis, tight tights or leggings. Shoes that are as comfortable as possible are required, so sneakers or sneakers are often chosen. Knee pads are also used to avoid injury or bruising during a fast or prolonged element.

While dancing booty dance, you will feel like a wild woman, inviting and frank, and at the same time it’s a good idea to pump up your legs and buttocks.

Vogue

Vogue is a dance of poses. It appeared back in the 70s, when the professional modeling business began to gain momentum. People who could not get on the catwalk gathered in groups and imitated the models, depicting their pretentious poses. Then music appeared, and simply imitation became a cultural phenomenon.

Vogues are characterized by emotionality, active rotation of the hips and arms, exaggerated mannerisms, and rhythmic falls. The main thing is to “keep your face”!

Performs voguing to House, wearing tight, figure-flattering clothes, and of course high heels! The main element of culture is considered to be battles - competitions of dancers.

Despite the mannerism and hypertrophy, Vogue is a technical direction. Every gesture is carefully worked out, even the position of the hands matters, so a thorough warm-up takes place at the beginning of the training.

Contact improvisation

Not all modern dance styles for girls involve solo performances or long-term mastery of choreography. Contact improvisation or CI is a movement of the soul, a way to feel your partner or try to recognize a stranger. The history of this movement begins in 1972; the progenitor is considered to be Steve Paxton, an American choreographer.

The main task is to maintain continuous contact with your partner, continuing to move without freezing. Partners can touch in any way they want - with their backs, heads, hands.

Choreography and beauty of performance are not particularly important here, the essence lies in the inner experiences and sensations. They dance CI in loose clothing that does not restrict movement, often barefoot, to calm, meditative music.

Today, CI is actively used in psychotherapy - finding common ground in rhythmic expressive body movements accompanied by a musical composition helps couples get to know and feel each other better.

Bachata

Another couple style on our list is the hot bachata. It appeared in the Dominican Republic in the bitter years of the early 20th century, when the only happy entertainment for the impoverished people was love and dancing to music.

Bachata involves very close contact. The ligaments are mostly circular and smooth, no sharp turns or throwing over the shoulder. The partner moves gently from one side to the other, the dancers' steps are small and neat, the hips move freely.

Bachata is also a style of music, so you won’t have to spend a lot of time choosing a melody.

The uniform for classes is a skirt or dress for a lady, a suit for a gentleman. Shoes – high-heeled shoes to emphasize the movement of the hips. The dance movements of the body are sensual and passionate, but not sharp and assertive as in tango.

Popular styles, just like hundreds of years ago, reflect the prevailing sentiments in society. Rhythmic and erotic movements based on close contact between partners are becoming increasingly popular. Who knows, maybe we're getting closer?

Go-Go

The direction appeared in the mid-60s in the last century. Initially, it was a way of entertaining guests in clubs, festivals, and discos. It appeared in Russia later, in the 90s. Even if you are not a fan of nightlife, it’s worth learning a few combinations.

The ability to dance in the Go-Go style will give self-confidence to any girl, teach her to catch the rhythms of music, control her body, and improvise beautifully.

Go-Go is distinguished by dynamic, temperamental, bright ligaments. Although it is considered an erotic club dance, it has nothing to do with striptease. Dancers do not undress to the music. Clothes can be either revealing or more closed.

Eastern style

Oriental dancing is the art of seduction that came from the east. Oriental charm is always fashionable and popular, perfect for beginner dancers. An exclusively feminine trend, ideal for those with curvy figures.

The movements are light, sensual, spectacular, captivating with the beauty and grace of the body’s curves, helping to forget about complexes.

Performed exclusively in special “costumes”. The right image will help you tune in to the eastern tempo.

Popular destinations:

Arabic – popular destination, in which gestures with flowing hair play a key role;
Egyptian - modest movements, more closed stage costume;
Turkish - accompanied by revealing outfits, contact with the viewer, and dance moves on the table.

Dance is a special type of art in which human body movements, usually accompanied by music, are used as tools for expressing feelings, emotions and images. The dance has its origins in the ancient religious rites of the ancestors of modern man. The art of dance has developed and improved over thousands of years, so it would be frivolous to consider it only entertainment and a way to have a good time.

Dance is body language. All movements in dance have their own meaning, it is not just a set of movements, it is a way to say something to the people around you. Nowadays, there are a huge number of dance styles.

Ballet, ballroom dancing, historical, folk dances, modern, erotic, Latin American dances, hustle, swing... Dancing, like the rest of the arts, is constantly progressing and reflects the realities of our time and fashion trends.

Ballet

This theatrical performance, where the character’s character, his feelings, emotions and thoughts are expressed by artists using dance moves, plasticity, gestures and facial expressions. There are such types of ballet: classical, romantic and modern.

Ballroom dancing

Includes two types of programs:

standard (Viennese waltz, tango, slow foxtrot, slow waltz, quickstep)
Latin (cha-cha-cha, samba, paso doble, rumba, jive)

They are performed in pairs by a man and a woman. Ballroom dancing is popular all over the world.

Historical dances

TO this direction These include dances from past centuries that are still performed today and come to us from the Renaissance (allemande, contradanse, pavane), Baroque (minuet) and from the 19th century (mazurka, polonaise, quadrille).

People's direction

Each nationality has its own dances, which reflect the character, traditions and customs of the people. Folk dances include: hopak, krakowiak, polka, lezginka, gypsy, round dance, czardash, trepak and many others.

Swing is a movement that was born at the beginning of the 20th century based on African-American dance traditions. Almost all dances of this style involve a jazz syncopated rhythm. Types of swing: Charleston, blues, jive, rock and roll, boogie-woogie and that's not all.

Hustle- This couples dance, performed to disco music. Learning to dance the hustle is very simple, anyone can perform it, it is based on improvisation. Varieties of hustle: sports, freestyle, show hustle, jack-n-jill, double-hustle, ladies-hustle.

Erotic dancing

Belly dance, striptease.

Striptease is a dance that involves the gradual exposure of the dancer’s body. Most often, this dance is performed using a pylon (pole).

Modern styles

Some people prefer only the newest and modern views dance styles.

The list of the most relevant styles among young people today looks like this:

electrodance;
house;
trance;
tectonics;
stripdance;
go-go;
jumpstyle ;
shuffle;
R&B;
hip-hop;
breakdancing;
popping;
jazz;
modern;
postmodern;
contemporary

Club dancing

Dance styles: electrodance, house, jumpstyle, R&B, trance and tectonics are directions for those who like to rock at discos and club parties. Electrodance and trance dance to electronic music. The movements are energetic and expressive, performed at high speed and with large amplitude.

Tectonic is a combination of elements of electrodance, popping, techno and hip-hop, that is, jumping, swinging legs and active movements of the arms. The dance is very energetic, suitable only for young people, but it is quite monotonous and monotonous.

Street dancing

Street dance styles include hip-hop, breakdancing, popping, and locking.

Hip-hop- it's not just a dance, it's youth subculture, which involves its own style not only in music and dancing, but also in the manner of dressing, as well as the use of slang and its own philosophy. Hip-hop combines completely different dance styles. The dance looks very simple, but in fact, to learn how to dance hip-hop, you will need hard training. Good physical fitness and endurance are required, as the load falls on all muscle groups.

Break dancing is an ideal dance for boys, young men and young men. This is not only a dance, it is a sport; in addition to dance movements, there are elements of acrobatics and artistic gymnastics. Breakdancing classes develop strength, endurance, self-confidence, flexibility and form a beautiful muscular body.

Contemporary ballet

Types of dance styles based on classical ballet, which are commonly called modern ballet, are modern, jazz-modern, postmodern and contemporary. In essence, this is a modern interpretation of classical ballet, only with less stringent standards. Modern style requires dancers to have excellent physical shape, endurance and good stretching. Contemporary, on the contrary, does not impose strict requirements; you can start practicing this type of dance at any age; a slim figure, physical fitness and flexibility are not important.

Contemporary dancing barefoot. This dance is based on the martial arts of the East. Contemporary music is performed solo, duet, in pairs or in a group. The main thing in this type of dance is self-expression.

Latin American dances

Types of dance styles of Latin American origin: bachata, Argentine tango, merengue, mambo, salsa, lambada, flamenco, capoeira, bolero.

Bachata- one of the most popular Latin American dances today, as well as capoeira. Bachata is a couples dance.

Capoeira- This martial art Brazil, which combines acrobatics, kicks and is performed to musical accompaniment. Among Latin American dances, there are types of dance styles where they stomp their feet and clap their hands, for example, the famous flamenco. This dance is performed with a guitar and percussion, and sometimes the dancers use castanets.

Modern dances for girls

The most popular types of dance styles for girls today: strip dance, go-go, belly dance, pole dance. Belly dancing is suitable for girls and women of any age and any size. Classes oriental dances They will always help you to be beautiful, slim and desirable, your figure will become more feminine, your movements will be graceful, and the habit of slouching will disappear. Belly dancing is very beneficial for women's health.

Strip plastic– this is a direction for girls without complexes or for those who want to get rid of them. Strip plastic classes are the key to a beautiful figure. This type of dance will allow you to gain self-confidence, liberate yourself, and become irresistible in the eyes of your beloved man.

Go-go- a club dance that will allow every girl to become a star of the dance floor; it is close to strip dance, but differs from it in that its movements are more aggressive and fast. This type of dance is performed not only by disco lovers, but also by professional dancers in clubs. The clothes of professional go-go dancers are shorts, a bodice and stilettos. To practice go-go professionally, you need to have an ideal figure.

Pole dance- this is a direction that is built on a combination dance elements with gymnastics and acrobatics. One of the most complex species dance art, which requires good physical fitness and training to master. Pole dancing competitions are held.

Dancing for children

The types of dance styles for children are not much different from those offered for adults. This is hip-hop, go-go, belly dancing, tectonics, break dancing, ballroom dancing, classical ballet, jazz, modern, world dances and so on. Dancing classes are very useful for children; they will help improve posture, promote physical development and form beautiful figure. Children learn things much faster than adults, they have more energy and a more flexible body. IN modern world There are various types of dance styles. The pictures posted in this article show some of them. Gradually, dance styles develop, improve, and new ones emerge on their basis, as each generation strives to express itself, its thoughts and feelings in its own way. Nowadays, people of all ages, from children to retirees, can find a dance style that suits them.