7 Energetic Dances from Around the World to Keep You Fit
5. Ballet (France)
Ballet may look like a very delicate and serene dance form, but it is totally the opposite. Ever wondered why ballet dancers are always so slender and need training since childhood? It’s because this dance is actually a very long learning process about self discipline and rigorous training. It’s a mentally and physically exhausting exercise and makes you flexible at the same time. Body’s balance is improved with Ballet too.
6. Hip Hop (North America)
Hip hop was invented and promoted by the African American clan of USA. It is a very energetic and tiring kind of fast dance which involves many different movements, not necessarily in symmetry. The reason for Hip hop being one of the most famous and practiced dance in the world is, it’s fast paced which helps burn calories faster. An added bonus of learning this dance is that it makes you look stylish since the dance has an inherent ‘care a damn’ attitude about it.
7. Belly dancing (Middle East)
This one is exclusively for the ladies. Belly dancing is also known as Egyptian Dance or Arabic dance and involves heavy hip and waist movements. This dance is now done all over the world as a fitness ritual to tone the stomach and achieve a slender waist. It burns lots of calories and is extremely fun to do.