NATURE of

the
DIFFERENT
DANCES
 the movement of the body in a
rhythmic way, usually to music
and within a given space, for the

DAN purpose of expressing an idea or

emotion, releasing energy, or
simply taking delight in the

CE movement itself.
 • it is the most vibrant and
beautiful form of art.

DAN • a great way of social

interaction and provides a fun
workout, which increases

CE
flexibility and cardiovascular
health.
 old German word “damson”

DANC “to drag” or “to stretch”

ING
 TIMELINE of
DANCE STYLES
 (400 BCE)

INDIAN
CLASSICAL
DANCE
(15th Century)

BALLET
(1600-1750)

BAROQUE
DANCE
 (Mid 1800s)

TAP DANCE
 (1898)

MERENGUE
(19th Century)

ENGLISH
COUNTRY
DANCE
(Late 19th Century)

SAMBA
 (Late 19th Century)

MODERN DANCE
 (1900s)

ACROBATIC
DANCE
 (1900s)

JAZZ DANCE
 (Early 1930s)

JIVE DANCE
 (1930s)

MOONWALK
 (1948)

LINE DANCE
 (1950s)

SKANKING
DANCE
 (1950s)

HAND JIVE
 (1950s)

CONTEMPORARY
DANCE
 (1953)

CHA-CHA
(1970s)

SALSA
 (1970s)

HIP-HOP
 (2003)

FLASH MOB
 (2012)

GANGNAM
STYLE