Plato believed that dance was an important way to develop physical and moral character.

The gavotte was a lively dance that was often performed at social gatherings.

Isadora Duncan is credited with breaking away from traditional ballet and creating a new style of dance that was more expressive and natural.

The Charleston was a lively dance that was characterized by its fast tempo and energetic movements.

Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms in India and is known for its expressive movements and intricate footwork.

Rock and Roll was a new style of music and dance that emerged in the 1950s and quickly became popular among teenagers.

Flamenco is a passionate and expressive dance form that originated in Andalusia, Spain.

Go-Go was a dance that was characterized by its energetic movements and was often performed by dancers in cages.

Samba is a lively and energetic dance form that originated in Brazil and is known for its rhythmic movements and colorful costumes.

Disco was a dance that was characterized by its fast tempo and repetitive beats and was often performed in nightclubs.

Capoeira is a martial art that originated in Brazil and is known for its acrobatic movements and rhythmic music.

Breakdancing is a street dance that originated in the Bronx, New York and is known for its acrobatic moves and rhythmic music.

Salsa is a lively and energetic dance form that originated in the Caribbean and is known for its rhythmic movements and colorful costumes.

The Macarena is a dance that was popular in the 1990s and is known for its simple steps and catchy music.

Belly dancing is a sensual and expressive dance form that originated in the Middle East and is known for its intricate movements and colorful costumes.