World dance day | Popular dances around the world

Music is the language of the soul. Dance is the direct expression of our soul in our body. Today on world dance day, we want you to express yourself with freedom. The dance represents our connection to rhythm, music, culture, and traditions. In every corner of the world, there is a popular folk dance. Folk dances that represent our identity. Some dances are better known than others, but all these artistic expressions have the same importance in the cultural field of a country.

Our body is the perfect instrument. Through him, our soul expresses the love for traditions. Dancing is a universal language that can be shared by anyone. Are you ready to move your body? On World Dance Day, we will show you some of the most popular dances in the world. These are dances that you must know, live and enjoy. Dance with us! Do you join us?

World dance day | Popular dances around the world

We love to inspire you to travel the world. We love that you travel and discover art and culture in every corner of the world. And, there is no place in the world where people do not enjoy teaching their culture and traditions. Is there a popular dance in your region or country? Before knowing these artistic expressions, you should know that we love to also know your folklore. Therefore, the next time you visit a place or receive visitors in your city, do not hesitate to show your traditions. All of us would like to know a little more about culture and moving the body.

Europe

Some ballroom dancing, others more from the street. Dance does not consider social classes; we can all be part of it. From a Waltz in Vienna to a Flamenco in Seville. As well as these examples in Austria and Spain, almost certainly there are popular dances throughout Europe that you should know.

We could also name the Alunelul of Romania, Balfolk in Belgium, La Badoise in France and many more. Popular dances that inspire you on the world dance day and that you should know.

Latin America

One of the regions with greater flavor, passion, and rhythm. The traditional dances of Latin America are rich historically and culturally due to the mixture of cultures that occurred in the region. We can find rhythms that mix native, European and indigenous customs such as the Cumbia in Colombia. Or also dances that invite flirting. Fine movements very well measured as is the Tango in Argentina.

Do not forget the rhythms of carnival in Brazil, such as samba or frevo. Dances that show passion, warmth, and enthusiasm. Nor should we leave aside the Cuban salsa. It is very good to realize how these rhythms spread throughout the continent, generating new rhythms and combinations that enrich the culture of a people.

North America

With dances a little more contemporary, which reflect the North American culture. It is inevitable to get infected with these rhythms. It would be a serious mistake not to recognize these dances as part of the cultural wealth of a country. Hip Hop, Footwork or Mosh, are artistic representations of cultural movements that should also be included to celebrate World Dance Day.

Asia

Asia is a place where there are many more subcultures than another continent in the world. This is a continent where the regions have a much richer and diversified culture. It is difficult to decide on the dance expressions that we should know. Understanding that each of these expressions enriches our knowledge of a culture. We could give as an example the Kathakali of India which is also a show of theater and makeup or the dragon dance in China.

We could not go through Asia without being surprised by the belly dance or Oriental Dance that is lived in the Arab world. Have you seen Shakira doing this dance? A sample of the multiculturalism of our world.

Africa

We saw that African culture has already inspired dances around the world. Like the cumbia of Colombia or even the Oriental Dance whose origin is actually Egyptian. África is quite rich in rhythms that have been developed by African tribes. An example can be the dance of the hunters in Ivory Coast or the Klama dance in Ghana.

From South Africa to Morocco, the African continent can surprise us with rhythms, cultures, dances, and an artistic wealth that spreads.

Do you want to dance with us?

What will you do on this world dance day? Go move the skeleton around the world. Meet new rhythms and enrich your cultural and historical knowledge with one of the most beautiful and authentic art forms in the world. Every place in the world has a lot to teach. Dance has connected us since time immemorial with our environment, making us part of it. Demonstrating with our movements what the soul wants to express. In this way, the peoples of the world have told their history and celebrate it to give the best of themselves to those who want to know it. Are you ready to know a new culture?