Types of Dance

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1. In this type of dance you wear (mostly) black or tan shoes with metal plates attached to the bottom. Common steps include flaps, ball changes, and buffalos. What is it? Krump Tap Lyrical Pop

2. This type of dance has many kinds within itself. This genre of dance was introduced into the second season of "So You Think You Can Dance". It is also refered to as "clowning". What is it? Ballet Krump Salsa Hip-Hop

3. This dance is a classic. It is best know for its five positions and it also includes a lot of jumps. The shoe is flat and can come in different colors. What is it? Contemporary Mambo Ballet Line Dance

4. This type of dance includes steps such as a grapevine and a shuffle step. It is always done with a lot of people. "Electric Slide" is one of the most popular dances in this genre. What is it? Contemporary Lyrical Belly Dance Line Dance

5. This was the genre of dance used by the first African-American winner of "So You Think You Can Dance". It includes techniques of ballet, but is more flowing and not as sharp. Mia Michaels is a well known choreographer in this dance. What is it? Jazz Contemporary Pop Cha-Cha

6. This dance is classified in the American Ballroom category. This dance has a strong African and Spanish influence. It has two main movements, back basic and front basic. Unlike most Latin dances, the feet only move on the 2nd and 4th beats. What is it? Belly Dance Salsa Mambo Waltz

7. This dance includes a lot of working of the hips and belly. Colombian pop singer Shakira is most popular for this dance. Attire is very sparkly and often fringed. What is it? Hip-Hop Jazz Belly Dance Lyrical

8. This dance has a variety of jumps and a lot of footwork. Steps from this dance appear in every dance from ballet to mambo. Wide, open hands are a popular characteristic of this dance. What is it? Jazz Cha-Cha Lyrical Break Dance

9. This dance is commonly performed at weddings. It is also known for its elegance. Moves include promenade and whisk. What is it? Waltz Pop Cha Cha Lyrical

10. This dance is the daughter/son of Jazz. Movements in this dance are more modernized than Jazz. It appears in many music videos and sneakers are the proper shoes. This dance style has had numerous movies made about it, including "You Got Served" and "Stomp the Yard". What is it? Break Dance Mambo Waltz Hip-Hop