What kinds of dances are there?

European classical dance generally refers to ballet. Ballet originated in Renaissance Italy, and was formed in the French court in the17th century. At that time, a dance called "ballet" was formed in the French court, which was recognized as "classical ballet" in the18th century. The basic impression of classical ballet is:

The difficulty of skill.

Stylized arrangement.

The necessity of strict training.

Second, the national dance

The so-called national dance does not refer to a certain nation or a certain geographical category, but refers to the unique dance of each nation. Most of these national dances have their own unique names and often have special significance. National dance is a part of national culture, so its formation is closely related to local history, local customs, national character and other factors. National dance is also a reflection of the work and life of people of all ethnic groups, so it is also a form of expression of people's own entertainment and social activities.

Third, international standard dance.

International standard dance, referred to as national standard dance for short, is a unified standard dance, which has certain normative requirements for dance posture, footwork and behavior. According to different styles and techniques, ballroom dancing can be divided into ten types: waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, slow dance, samba, cha-cha, bullfighting and swing dance. Social dance requires higher skills, so it requires practitioners to have better physical conditions and quality. At the same time, ballroom dancing is a good social activity because of its sociality.

Fourth, street dance.

Hip-hop originated from American street culture in 1970s, and it is a very young, energetic and free dance form. Hip-hop doesn't have too many rules and restrictions. It mainly uses casual gestures and dance steps to express music and emotions. There are many kinds of street dance, including street dance, break dance, street dance, rock dance and so on. Hip-hop music is also varied, from pop music to hip-hop music. Street dance is popular and loved because of its freedom and expressiveness.

Five, jazz dance

Jazz dance is a kind of dance form originated from American black music, which is characterized by strong rhythm, freedom, passion and improvisation. Jazz dance can be performed alone or as part of group dance. The basic elements of jazz dance include swing, rhythm, body control and improvisation. Jazz or pop music is usually used in jazz dance, which is usually characterized by strong rhythm and syncopation. Jazz dance is widely used in stage performances, film production and commercial advertisements because of its freedom and expressiveness.

Sixth, modern dance.

Modern dance is a form of expressing emotions and inner feelings, which is characterized by not being restricted and regulated by traditional ballet, but paying more attention to free expression and personality display. Modern dance emphasizes the natural fluency of dance movements, rather than the deliberate display of skills; Pay attention to the integration of dance emotion in music selection; In the stage layout, simple design is adopted to highlight the charm of dance itself. Modern dance works usually have certain themes and ideological connotations, aiming at expressing thoughts on life, society and human nature through dance. Modern dance is widely used in performances and creations on various occasions because of its diversity and inclusiveness.

Seven, samba dance

Samba dance is a dance form originated in Brazil, which is characterized by enthusiasm, lively rhythm and improvisation. Samba dance is usually a group dance in which a group of people dance in a circle. The movements include pace change, body swing and hand movements. Samba music usually adopts samba music or pop music, which is usually characterized by strong rhythm and passionate emotions. Because of its vitality and enthusiasm, samba dance is widely used in various celebrations and festivals.