1. According to styles: classical dance, modern dance, folk dance, street dance, ballet, jazz dance, Latin dance, line dance, rope skipping, tango dance, etc.
2. According to regional classification: China dance, Western dance, African dance, Indian dance, Japanese dance, Korean dance, Latin dance, Arabic dance, Filipino dance, etc.
3. According to dance forms: solo dance, duet, group dance, square dance, folk dance, etc.
4. According to the form of performance, it is divided into dance drama, musical, musical and dance.
5. Classification by function: performing dance, fitness dance, etiquette dance, competitive dance, etc.
These classification standards are not absolute, and some dances may belong to more than one classification at the same time.
Classical ballet: Originated in Europe, it is characterized by graceful movements, elegance, femininity, high technology content, and high requirements for skills, posture and performance. Modern dance: it is a form of free dance, which pays attention to personal expression and free dance, usually combined with fashion music, but also incorporates various music and dance elements. Jazz dance: mainly originated from African music and American ballroom dance, it combines pop dance and swing dance, emphasizes rhythm, movement and free dance, and also includes a lot of technical movements. Latin dance: Originated in Latin America, it has the characteristics of enthusiasm, strong rhythm and agility, such as samba, cha-cha, bullfighting and rumba. National Dance: Different regions and nationalities have their own unique dance styles and forms, such as China's classical dance, national dance and African tribal dance. Hip-hop: It is a modern dance form with a unique sense of rhythm and personal style, including generalized hip-hop, modern dance and break dance. Children dance: It is a dance form specially designed for children, which combines the characteristics and needs of children and is usually expressed in a joyful, lively and vivid way. Social dance: including waltz, tango, cha-cha, rumba, trot, etc. , is an elegant social activity, but also a kind of sports. Usually it needs to be accompanied by music, in the form of two people dancing. Social dance: mainly through body language to express their feelings and thoughts, including modern dance and classical dance. These are just some of the main dance types. In fact, there are many other types, such as opera, ballet, gymnastics and Latin dance. Each dance has its own unique style and characteristics, which can adapt to different occasions and needs.