Dance India Dance - Different Dancing Styles showcased

By Rajat Maini

Although ballet is thought to be a girl' dance with many students starting in their early ages, there are also many men that prefer this dance. Ballet has the ability of enhancing the stamina and balance center of the body. Ballet can ensure that the lines of the body are well developed and are useful for those that want to make dance a full time sport.

One form of dance that is becoming quite popular is the Bollywood dance form that originated from the Indian subcontinent. This dance form has become very popular all over the world on account of the fact that there are many song and dance sequences in such Indian films. This dance form is very popular and so beginners opt for it as it is entertaining and easy to learn. Such Bollywood dancing has become very popular on account of the fact that television shows such as Dance India Dance has come to the forefront. The first season of this show saw Salman Khan thrilling audiences with his wonderful dance steps. This 23 year old youth was finally declared the winner in front of over 10,000 people in Mumbai. Salman says that joining this reality show was one of the best things he has ever done in his life.

Not only Bollywood but entire subcontinent has several different form of dancing. Every region in a countyr has different dancing style. However, all get impressed by the western style of dancing - Salsa Dance. Its a mixed dancing and traces of its origination are found in American Culture while a few in Cuban Culture. Nevertheless, younger generation care less about its origination but more about the intimate style of dancing called - The Salsa Dance.

While the above dance forms were quite well known, television shows such as so you think you can dance has shown the world various other forms. One such form is contemporary. This form of dance has been created more as a manner of narrating a story. Not having any fast or sharp turns and moves, such a contemporary dance form helps one to go beyond their normal capabilities and use more facial expressions.

Fusion dancing is a type of dance form that usually has its origins in different countries. It can be a slow dance such as the Rumba interspersed with some faster hip movements along with the East-Indian belly dancing which sees belly dancing- western phenomena- interspersed with classical Indian movements. - 29874

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