World Dance

The flamenco dancer's costume is just as distinctive to the dance as the graceful arm movements, technical footwork, and connection between dancer and musician.

Jan 5, 2010 - Jennifer Thorimbert

Flamenco dancing is well-known for its passion and grace, but its history as a gypsy dance in the Andalucia region of Spain is a mystery to many.

Jan 4, 2010 - Jennifer Thorimbert

A professional belly dance costume would be too heavy and too expensive to wear to class! Here are some tips for a fun and comfortable belly dance class outfit.

Nov 16, 2009 - Jennifer Thorimbert

Belly dance gifts can be difficult to pick out for a non-dancer, but will charm and inspire any belly dancer, from a beginning student to the professional.

Nov 12, 2009 - Jennifer Thorimbert

Krump is an aggressive and energetic dance developed during the 1990s in Los Angeles. Featured on TV and in film, krumpers are sharing the wild dance form with the world.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allen Williams

'Dandiya Raas' is a traditional folk dance of Vrindavan known for setting the festive mood and is the most popular dance of India.

Sep 22, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Tango is an incredibly sexy dance form. In Buenos Aires, opportunities to learn how to dance tango abound, but the most important thing is to have traditional tango shoes

Sep 3, 2009 - Tracey Chandler

Okinawan Eisa is a vibrant, exciting bon dance for the Japanese summer Festival of the Souls, not only in Okinawa - Japan's southernmost prefecture - but across the world

Jul 31, 2009 - Gina Barnes

Basque folk dancers perform the sorgin dantza (witch dance) as a reminder of a time when pagan beliefs and myths were a strong influence in their pre-European culture.

Jul 9, 2009 - Susan Etchey

Music, dance and drama - these three characters in kanji make up the word kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical fusion of aesthetics and culture.

May 21, 2009 - Cheryn Tan

A summary of the new trend and the historical background of the male belly dancers.

Apr 18, 2009 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

A dance that started in a nightclub outside of Paris in 2001 has now become a huge sensation among youths in different corners of the world.

Feb 23, 2009 - Joe Lofaro

The history of the cotillion, a popular dance of the 1850s, has unexpected twists amid the figures and intricate steps of the dance.

Jan 4, 2009 - Eleanore Whitaker

The Kalamatiano is easily the most representative dance of the Greek culture. Learn about its origins, style, steps, and performance.

Jun 6, 2008 - Lia Karidas

This is the beginner's guide to Greek dancing for celebration (weddings, baptisms, festivals, etc.). Learn about steps, style, line formations, and dance etiquette.

Jun 1, 2008 - Lia Karidas