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Bachata is a dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. Compared to other dances from this region, Bachata is the easiest dance to learn, because its basics are kept very simple. If you add more variations, steps or figures, Bachata...

Ballet is a classical and very popular stage dance that is danced alone or in a group. The dance itself is very elegant and classical, adapting to the music and always telling a story. Even though ballet is a relatively...

Cha Cha Cha is a fun and easy-going couple dance that originated in Cuba in the mid-20th century. It captivates with its cheerful and exuberant manner, whereby a little flirtation is always allowed. Due to its cheeky and open-minded nature,...

Discofox is a partner dance, which is danced in pairs and had its origin in the 60s both in the USA and a little later in Europe. Two variations of Discofox have developed from this, which will be discussed in...

Foxtrot is a very well-known and popular ballroom dance that originated in North America. It is danced with a partner in a 4/4 beat, which makes it a very lively dance. The basic steps of dancing Foxtrot are also very...

Hip Hop is not only a music style and cultural movement, but also a worldwide known way of dancing. However, dancing Hip Hop is understood to be a combination of several dance styles, rather than a precisely defined dance of...

Jazz or Jazz Dance is a contemporary dance. It had its beginnings at the beginning of the 20th century in America, whereby many elements have an African and clearly older origin. Dancing Jazz is a very varied style of dance...

Salsa is a couple or solo dance that originated mainly in the USA and the Caribbean. In the meantime, Salsa is known worldwide and is especially popular because it is a lively, relaxed and sometimes very sensual dance, which can...

Tango is a couple and social dance that originated in South America and was subsequently developed in Western Europe. This has since given rise to two different forms of tango, which will be discussed in more detail later. The most...

Waltz is a classical standard dance that can be performed as a couple, in a group, and as a ballroom dance. Dancing Waltz has a centuries-old history that began in Austria and Central Europe. This long tradition coupled with easy...

Zumba is a mixture of a dance style and a fitness workout. The dance originated in Colombia in the 90s, when the fitness trainer Alberto “Beto” Perez played Latin American music for the first time during an aerobics class. Dancing...