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52 Popular moves ‘Street dance’ has roots in break dance and hip-hop. The dance evolved on the streets
unlike the stage dances which were performed in studios, hence the name ‘street
dancing’. It is often performed as a battle in which two performers or groups will
Here are some international dancing styles that are becoming popular all over have to dance off to see who has the best moves. Today, street dancing has become a

the world. Read about these dancing styles to know more about them. global craze especially in western countries. There are no rules to street dance and is
basically freely expressing music with one’s body.
Ballet Tap dance
This is a performance dance This dance is characterized by a Salsa
that originated in Italy. It tapping sound that is created from Salsa is a lively dance Tango
involves ‘pointe’ work, flow metal plates that are attached performed to Latin American Tango is a playful dance
and very precise acrobatic to both the heel and ball of the music. It is usually a partner between two people. It
movements. The word ‘ballet’ dancer’s shoes when they strike dance but can be performed originated in South America.

originally means ‘to dance’. the ground. Special shoes are solo as well. Although it was Tango is danced to a repetitive
There are different styles of made for dancing the tap. Today, born in Cuba, today it is style of music. The count
ballet today like Russian ballet, it is known as Broadway style and popular all around the world. of the music is either 16 or
French ballet and Italian ballet. is popular in American culture. In Salsa, the moves are usually 32 beats. While dancing the
performed from the hips, while tango, the lady is held in the
Break dance or B-boying the upper body does not move. crook of the man’s arm.
Break dance or B-boying is Hip-Hop dance

a form of street dancing Hip-Hop dance is a street
popularised by Michael dance primarily performed
Jackson. This style of dance to hip-hop music. It includes
is very acrobatic. a wide range of styles
A practitioner of this dance like breaking, locking and
is called a B-boy, B-girl or popping which were created
breaker. It is danced to the in the 1970s and made

rhythm of hip-hop music.
popular in the United States.
Today, it is popular all over
the world.

Answer the following questions.

1. Breaking, locking and popping are terms used in which type of dance? 4. Which of the following is basically a Middle Eastern dance form?
a. ballet b. hip-hop c. tango a. sambha b. broadway c. belly dance

2. Which of the following dances originated in Cuba? 5. In which dance form do dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic
a. hip-hop b. belly dance c. salsa patterns and timely beats?

a. jazz b. tap dance c. tango
3. Don Campbell a famous dancer is said to have invented which of the
following popular moves in 1970? 6. Which of the following dance had its origin in Spain?

a. locking b. popping c. crumping a. swing dance b. jive c. flamenco

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