List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin
This is a list of dances grouped by ethnicity, country, or region. These dances should also be listed on the general, noncategorized index list of specific dances.
Albania[]
- Dance of Osman Taka
- Entarisi ala benziyor
- Gusharaveli
- Napoloni
- Pogonishte
- Rugovo (sword dance)
- Shota (dance)
- Vallja e cobanit
Argentina[]
- Carnavalito
- Chacarera
- Cueca
- Cumbia Villera
- Milonga
- Tango
- Zamba
Armenia[]
Note: in Armenian "par" means "dance".
- Berd
- Entarisi ala benziyor
- Kochari
- Shalakho
- Tamzara
- Temuraga
- Yarkhushta
Austria[]
- Ländler
- Schuhplattler
- Tyrolienne
- Waltz
Azerbaijan[]
Belarus[]
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- (Khorovod)
- (Poĺka-Trasucha)
Bolivia[]
Brazil[]
- Brazilian Zouk
- Carimbó
- Frevo
- Lambada
- Lundu
- Maculelê
- Maxixe
- Samba
- Suscia
- Xaxado
Brittany[]
Bulgaria[]
- Chukano horo
- Daychovo horo
- Gankino horo
- Grancharsko horo
- Kopanitsa
- Lesnoto
- Paidushko horo
- Petrunino horo
- Pravo
- Sadi Moma
- Thomai
- Tropanka
- Yove male mome
Cambodia[]
Catalonia[]
- Sardana
China[]
- Dragon dance
- Dunhuang dance
- Errenzhuan
- Lion dance
- Yangge
- Yingge dance
Colombia[]
- Cumbia
- Mapale
Croatia[]
Cuba[]
- Cuban rumba
- Danzón
- Juego de maní
- Mambo
- Tumba francesa
Cyprus[]
- Antikristos
- Kalamatianos
- Sousta
- Syrtos
- Tatsia
Czech Republic[]
Denmark[]
- Gammaldans
- Les Lanciers
- Polska
Dominican Republic[]
- Bachata
- Merengue
Egypt[]
- Baladi
- Raqs sharqi
- Tahtib
- Tanoura
England[]
- Border
- Clog
- Maypole
- Morris dance (longstanding tradition; technically of Continental origins)
- Rapper Sword
Ethiopia[]
Finland[]
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France[]
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Galicia[]
Georgia[]
- Acharuli
- Cilveloy
- Davluri
- Jeirani
- Karachokheli
- Kartuli
- Kazbeguri
- Khanjluri
- Khevsuruli
- Khorumi
- Kintouri
- Mtiuluri
- Perkhuli
- Samaia
Germany[]
- Maypole
- Schuhplattler
- Waltz
- Zwiefacher
Greece[]
The following is a list with the most notable dances. Names of many Greek dances may be found spelt either ending with -o or with -os. This is due to the fact that the word for "dance" in Greek is a masculine noun, while the dance itself can also be referred to by a neuter adjective used substantively. Thus one may find both "hasapiko" ("the butcher thing") and "hasapikos (horos)" - "the butcher (dance)."
- Antikrystos
- Antipatitis
- Ballos
- Diplos horos
- Fisounis
- Gaitanaki
- Ikariotikos
- Kalamatianos
- Kalymnikos
- Kechagiadikos
- Kerkiraikos
- Kleistos
- Koftos
- Lerikos
- Maniatikos
- Mandilatos
- Pilioritikos
- Pirgousikos (Chios)
- Sianos
- Sirtaki
- Sperveri
- Syrtos
- Trata
- Tsakonikos
- Tsamikos
- Zeibekiko
- Zonaradiko
Crete[]
- Angaliastos
- Kanella
- Katsabadianos
- Ntames
- Ntournerakia
- Pentozali
- Pidikhtos
- Sousta
- Trizalis
Macedonia[]
- Gerontikos
- Endeka Kozanis
- Kastorianos
- Kapitan Louka
- Leventikos (Florina)
- Makedonikos antikristos
- Makrinitsa dance
- Partalos
- Poustseno
- Proskinitos
- Syrtos Makedonias
- Tranos Choros (Kozani)
- Zaramo
Guatemala[]
- Baile de la Conquista
- Punta
Haiti[]
- Affranchi
- Gouyad
- Karabinye
- Konbit
- Kontradans
- Kwaze le 8
- Trese Riban
- Rara
Neo-African/Vodou dances[]
- Banda
- Dahomey
- Djouba
- Ibo
- Kongo
- Mascaron
- Mayi
- Parigol
- Petwo
- Yanvlou
Hungary[]
India[]
- Bhangra
- Bhavai dance
- Chang dance
- Chari Dance
- Charkula
- Cheraw
- Chholiya
- Dandiya Raas
- Gair dance
- Gambhira
- Ghoomar
- Giddha
- Jhumar
- Kachchhi Ghodi dance
- Kalbelia
- Karakattam
- Kikli
- Kummi
- Nati
- Padayani
- Raibeshe
- Sattriya
- Thirayattam
- Tutsa
Indian classical dance[]
- Bhagavata Mela
- Bharatanatyam
- Chhau dance
- Garba
- Gaudiya Nritya
- Kathak
- Kathakali
- Kuchipudi
- Lavani
- Manipuri dance
- Mohiniyattam
- Odissi
- Sattriya
- Yakshagana
Indonesia[]
Bali[]
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Java[]
Sunda[]
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Betawi[]
Aceh[]
Minang[]
Palembang[]
Melayu[]
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Dayak[]
Minahasa[]
Maluku and Papua[]
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Iraq[]
- Assyrian folk dance
- Khigga
Iran[]
- Bandari
- Choobazi
- Lurish dances
- Tapurian dance
Ireland[]
- Irish Stepdance
- Irish Sean-Nós Dance
Israel[]
- Mayim Mayim
- Horah
Italy[]
- Ballu tundu
- Calabrian Tarantella
- Furlana
- Monferrina
- Piva
- Pizzica
- Saltarello
- Tarantella
Japan[]
- Angama
- Bon Odori
- Bugaku
- Butoh
- Buyō
- Chakkirako
- Devil's Sword Dance
- Eisa
- Kachaashii
- Kagura
- Kenshibu
- Kumi Odori
- Noh
- Para para
- Parasol dance
- Shirabyōshi
- Sōran Bushi
- Yosakoi
Kurdistan[]
- Dilan
Korea[]
- Barachum
- Buchaechum
- Byeongsin chum
- Ganggangsullae
- Geommu
- Taepyeongmu
Levant[]
Macedonia[]
- Crnogorka (dance)
- Kopačka
- Pušteno
- Starotikveško
- Teskoto
- Tresenica
Madagascar[]
- Hiragasy
- Salegy
Mexico[]
- Concheros
- Chinelos
- Danza de los Viejitos
- Danza de los Voladores
- Huapango
- Jarabe tapatío
- Matachines
- La Raspa
Middle East[]
- Arab dance
Mongolia[]
Morocco[]
- Reggada
Myanmar[]
Netherlands[]
- Klompendans
Nicaragua[]
Nigeria[]
- Atilogwu
- Etighi
- Galala
- Okumkpa
- Ohafia War Dance
Norway[]
Oman[]
Peru[]
- Apu Inka
- Ch'unchu
- Danza de tijeras
- Danzantes de Levanto
- Huaconada
- Huayno
- Marinera
- Qhapaq Qulla
- Wari
- Zamacueca
Philippines[]
- Binasuan
- Cariñosa
- Itik-itik
- Jota and its variations:
- Maglalatik
- Malagueña
- Manang Biday
- Pandanggo and its variations:
- Pandanggo sa Ilaw
- Pandanggo Santa Clara
- Pangalay
- Paru-Parong Bukid
- Pasodoble
- Polka and its variations:
- Polka sa Nayon
- Polka sa Plaza
- Polkabal
- Sagayan
- Singkil
- Subli
- Tinikling
Poland[]
Portugal[]
- Chula
- Corridinho
- Malhão
- Vira
Provence[]
Puerto Rico[]
- Bomba
- Danza
- Plena
Punjab (India/Pakistan)[]
Female dances[]
- Giddha
- Kikli
- Sammi
Male dances[]
- Ho Jamalo
- Bhangra
Qatar[]
- Ardah
- Khaleegy
Romani dance[]
Romania[]
Russia[]
- Barynya
- Kamarinskaya
- Khorovod
- Metelytsia
- Squat dance
- Troika
- Tropak
- Yablochko
Rwanda[]
Saudi Arabia[]
- Ardah
- Mizmar
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Scotland[]
- Clutha
- Dashing White Sergeant
- Dirk dance
- Duke of Perth
- Earl of Erroll
- Écossaise
- Gay Gordons
- Highland Fling
- Jig
- Reel
- Reel of the 51st Highlanders
- Roger de Coverley
- Seann Triubhas
- Strathspey
- Strip the willow
- Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks, Johnny?
- Witches reel
Serbia[]
Slovakia[]
Somalia[]
- Dhaanto
- Niiko
South Africa[]
Spain[]
- Aragonaise
- Ball dels Cossiers
- Cachucha
- Corrido
- Fandango
- Flamenco
- Jota
- Muiñeira
- Sardana
- Seguidilla
- Sevillanas
- Zambra
- Zapateado
Sri Lanka[]
Sweden[]
- Hambo
- Slängpolska
- Snoa
Tahiti[]
Thailand[]
- Romvong
Trinidad and Tobago[]
- Calypso
Turkey[]
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Edirne[]
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Igdir[]
Izmir[]
Kars[]
Trabzon[]
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Ukraine[]
- Arkan
- Bereznianka
- Bondar
- Chumak
- Holubka
- Hopak
- Hopak-Kolom
- Horovod
- Hutsulka
- Khorovod
- Kolomyjka
- Kozachok
- Metelytsia
- Pryvit
- Tropak
- Tropotianka
- Vesnianky
United Arab Emirates[]
United States[]
- Clogging
- Contra dance
- Line
- Salty Dog Rag
- Square dance:
- Modern western square dance
- Tap dance
- Swing dance
- Traditional square dance
- Yankee Dutch crossing
California[]
- Balboa
Georgia[]
- Square dance
Hawaii[]
- Hula
Louisiana[]
- Cajun:
- Cajun Jig, also known as Cajun One Step
- Cajun Two Step
- Cajun Jitterbug
- Zydeco
New York[]
- Breakdancing
- Lindy Hop
- Collegiate Shag (Double-Rhythm Shag)
- Salsa
North Carolina[]
- Shag (Single-Rhythm Shag)
- Carolina Shag
South Carolina[]
- The Big Apple
- Carolina shag
- the Charleston (dance)
Texas[]
- Cowboy
- Cotton-Eyed Joe
- Line dance
- Western swing (Texas Swing, Country Swing, )
Virginia[]
- Virginia Reel
Venezuela[]
- Joropo
- Tambor
Vietnam[]
- Lion dance
Wales[]
- Hornpipe
Yemen[]
- North Yemen: Bara'a dance
- South Yemen: Sharh dance
See also[]
- Index of dance articles
- List of dances
- Outline of dance, a list of general dance topics
External links[]
Categories:
- Dances by ethnicity or region
- Dance-related lists
- Dances