5 Fun Dance Styles You've Probably Never Heard Of

Dance is a global language, however, some of its variations are lesser-known than others. Here are five fascinating styles from around the world:

1. Bharatanatyam

   Bharatanatyam is a classical form of dance originating in South India. It includes using intricate gestures to tell ancient stories, keeping the history alive.

2. Voguing

   Voguing is a high-energy style of dance originating in the USA. It is mainly preformed to spread awareness of LGBTQ+ communities by mixing runway poses and sharp movements.

   
   

3. Whacking

   Whacking is a USA originated form of dance that was born in the disco clubs throughout the 1970s. It is filled with extravagant arm movements and character plays.

   
   

4. Butoh

   Butoh is a slow, theatrical style originating in central Japan. It explores different themes, the most frequent being life, death, and transformation.

   
   

5. Taranta

   Taranta is a folk dance from Italy that is tied to healing rituals, involving fast spinning and stomping.

   
   

Exploring these styles can expand your creativity as well as remind you that dance can include cultural storytelling, and maybe even inspire your next routine.