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What are the types of Japanese dance?

Japanese dances are broadly categorized into ancient dances, medieval dances, folk dances, and modern dances. Ancient dances include religious dances, foreign dances, and dances in which foreign dances are blended with native dances. Medieval dances include temple dances and martial arts dances. Folk dances include furyu and nenbutsu dances. Recent dances include Noh and Kabuki.