Dance Styles Around the World
Dance Styles Around The World is a structured culture dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Dance Style, Origin, Tempo. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Mar 20, 2026
Included fields: Dance Style, Origin, Tempo, Context, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Tempo groups
- 8 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
- Context groups
- 4 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Dance Style, Origin, and Tempo across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Dance Style↕ | Origin↕ | Tempo↕ | Context↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salsa | Cuba / NYC | Fast | Social | Cuban son meets NYC Latin jazz, partner chemistry, spins and cross-body leads, salsa congresses worldwide, on1 vs on2 debate |
Ballet | Italian Renaissance → France | Varies | Performance | Foundation of all Western dance, pointe shoes, Swan Lake, physically brutal training from age 5, graceful but punishing |
Hip-Hop | Bronx, NYC, 1970s | Varied | Both | Breaking, popping, locking, krumping, freestyle battles, born from block parties, now in Olympics (breaking), commercial + street styles |
Tango | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Slow-medium | Both | Intimate partner dance, dramatic pauses, leg hooks, UNESCO heritage, originated in working-class neighborhoods, bandoneon music |
Bachata | Dominican Republic | Medium | Social | Sensual hip movement, was considered 'low-class' music until 2000s, now global sensation, sensual bachata vs traditional |
Breakdancing (Breaking) | Bronx, NYC, 1970s | Fast | Both | Windmills, headspins, freezes, power moves, 2024 Paris Olympics debut, b-boy/b-girl battles, cardboard on the street |
Contemporary | 20th century USA/Europe | Varies | Performance | Emotional storytelling through movement, barefoot, floor work, Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham pioneers, very expressive |
Flamenco | Andalusia, Spain | Varied (often intense) | Performance | Passionate footwork (zapateado), hand clapping (palmas), guitar, cante (singing), Roma culture, UNESCO heritage |
K-Pop Choreography | South Korea, 2000s | Fast | Performance | Synchronized group formations, viral dance challenges, BTS and BLACKPINK global impact, practice rooms, 'dance practice' videos |
Waltz | Vienna, Austria, 18th century | Medium (3/4 time) | Social/Ballroom | First close-hold partner dance (scandalous at the time), 1-2-3 box step, Strauss, elegant ballroom standard, wedding first dance |
Bharatanatyam | Tamil Nadu, India | Varied | Performance | Oldest classical Indian dance, temple dance tradition, intricate hand gestures (mudras), ankle bells, mathematical footwork |
Line Dancing | USA, 1970s-80s | Medium | Social | No partner needed, everyone does same steps, Achy Breaky Heart, country bars, easy to learn, Cotton-Eyed Joe |
Reggaeton/Perreo | Puerto Rico/Panama, 1990s | Medium-fast | Social | Dembow rhythm, grinding dance, Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee, Latin club staple, controversial but unstoppable |
Samba | Brazil (African roots) | Fast | Both | Carnival is the showcase, rapid hip movement, sequined costumes, samba schools compete annually, 2/4 rhythm, infectious joy |
Swing (Lindy Hop) | Harlem, NYC, 1920s-30s | Fast | Social | Born at the Savoy Ballroom, aerials and charleston steps, Frankie Manning legend, revival movement, big band jazz era |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Dance Styles Around the World organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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