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What kinds of dances are there in China?

Classical dance: also known as ballet, is a highly skilled dance form with beautiful lines and exquisite skills, and is usually performed with classical music.

Modern dance: There are many forms of modern dance, which usually emphasize the expression of emotion, free dance and innovation. Music types include pop, rock, jazz and so on.

Folk dance: based on the traditional culture of a certain region or nation, it has distinct regional characteristics and ethnic customs.

Social dance: mainly used for social activities, including waltz, tango, cha-cha, etc. Pay attention to the tacit understanding and cooperation between partners.

Street dance: originated from street culture, including break dance, hip hop and lock dance. , emphasizing individuality and freedom, often with pop music performances.

Belly dance: Also known as Oriental dance, originated in the Middle East and North Africa, characterized by belly dance and flexible limbs, and performed with music from the Middle East.

Latin dance: including samba, cha-cha, rumba, jive and so on. Originated in South America, it emphasizes passion and sexiness and is often performed with Latin music.

Sacred dances: such as Indian dance, Indonesian dance and Polynesian dance. , with a profound religious and cultural background, emphasizes the connection between dance and sacred ceremony.