DANCES OF THE WORLD!

There are millions of dances all over the world. Each country has its own dance unique to

its country. This webpage is the exploration of many dances around the world. It shows the

history and origins of the Flamenco, Belly dancing, Salsa, Tango, and Ballet

		Flamenco is about 200 years old. It originated in Southern Spain Flamenco is made up of song, dance and guitar The dances are often improvised and spontaneous. Flamenco originated from the gypsy people
Belly dancing is called "The Dance of The Stomach" It. originated in ancient Middle East/Mediterranean, belly dancing was first performed as a tool to help a mother during child birth. The sisters of the women giving birth, would help the mother by rolling their bodies in curvy snake -like movements to help with the delivery of the baby. Belly dancing was brought to America over 100 years ago at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893
	Salsa has it’s dancing roots in Cuba. is a blend of Cuban and Puerto Rican dance music Salsa emerged in the 1960s from immigrants in New York. City
The tango originated in the brothels of Argentina. These immigrants used the tango as a way to escape from their feelings, and as a result, they developed a music and dance that showed how they felt. It is known as the dance of sorrow.

	The earliest accounts of ballet were lavish entertainments shown in Renaissance Italy. These dances was composed of painting, poetry, music, and dancing. The dances often took place in large halls that were used for banquets and balls The dance soon drifted into France In France, ballet consisted of dance scenes linked by a some sort of plot.

For more information about different dances of the world, click on the website below

Last modified May 12, 2004