World celebrates International Dance Day on April 29

CAIRO - 30 April 2019: On April 29, the world celebrates World Dance Day AKA (International Dance Day), and the reason for choosing this day is to commemorate the birth of the French ballet dancer Jean-Georges Noverre; who worked as a ballet professor for the royal family.

Below are the most popular dances around the world:

Ballet dance

Its origin is based on the rhythm of music and requires precision and concentration.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker (The Royal Ballet)

Lauren Cuthbertson performs the famous Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/nutcracker Peter Wright's nigh-on definitive production for The Royal Ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of The Nutcracker.

Oriental dance

The origin of the oriental dance is the Middle East, and is characterized by its complex movements and is famous for the beauty of its costumes.

Flamenco dance

The origin of this dance is Spain and is based on foot movements and rhythmic sounds with applause.

Flamenco Dance, Seville, Spain

Flamenco Dance Show during dinner at El Palacio Andaluz, Seville, Spain. The costumes, the dignified poise, the stomping footwork bedazzled us while we ate, videoed and photographed all night. Watch how she holds the castanets and clicks them..

Hip Hop dance

Hip Hop first appeared in the streets of New York, USA. It is known for its fast and difficult movements.

World's famous hip hop dance performances

World's famous hip hop dance performances

Salsa dance

It originated in Cuba and is characterized by its gentle swaying movements.

WSS16 Professional Salsa Cabaret World Champions Ricardo Vega & Karen Forcano

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Contra dance

Contra dance is a folk dance made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from English country dance, Scottish country dance, and French dance styles in the 17th century.

Contra Dancing in the Afternoon

A dance on Saturday afternoon at the Roanoke Railroader Contra Dance Weekend. Music by Great Bear Trio + Friends with Warren Doyle calling Simplicity Swing by Becky Hill.

Cha Cha dance

The cha-cha-chá, informally called cha-cha, is a dance of Cuban origin. It is danced to the music of the same name introduced by Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jorrin in the early 1950s. This rhythm was developed from the danzón-mambo.

2014 Washington Open Riccardo & Yulia - Cha Cha Cha

Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko at 2014 Washington Open DanceSport Competition.