1. Classified by style: classical dance, modern dance, folk dance, street dance, ballet, jazz, Latin dance, line dance, rope skipping, tango, etc..
2. Categorized by region: Chinese dance, Western dance, African dance, Indian dance, Japanese dance, Korean dance, Latin dance, Arab dance, Filipino dance and so on.
3. Classified according to dance forms: solo dance, duo dance, group dance, square dance, folk dance and so on.
4. Classified according to the form of performance: dance drama, cabaret, musical, drama dance, etc.
5. Classified according to function: performance dance, fitness dance, ceremonial dance, competition dance and so on.
These categorization criteria are not absolute, some dances may belong to more than one classification at the same time.
Classical ballet: originated in Europe, the main characteristics of the movement is beautiful, elegant, soft and highly technical, requires a high level of skill, posture, performance and other aspects of the performance. Modern Dance: is a free dance form, focusing on personal expression and free dance, usually combined with fashion music, but also can have a variety of music and dance elements. Jazz Dance: mainly originated from African music and American social dance, combining popular dance music and swing music, emphasizing rhythm, dynamics and free dance posture, and also including a large number of technical movements. Latin Dance: originated from Latin America, it has the characteristics of passionate and exuberant, strong rhythm and spirit, such as samba, cha-cha-cha, bullfighting dance, rumba and so on. Folk Dance: Different regions and nationalities have their own unique dance styles and forms, such as the Chinese classical dance, folk dance, African tribal dance, etc.. Street Dance: It is a modern dance form with a unique sense of rhythm and personal style, including street dance in the broad sense, modern dance and break dance. Children's Dance: is a dance form specially designed for children, combining the characteristics and needs of children, usually expressed in a joyful, lively and vivid form. Social Dance: Including waltz, tango, cha-cha, rumba, quickstep, etc., it is a kind of elegant social activity as well as a kind of sport. It usually needs to be matched with music and unfolds in the form of two-person pair dancing. Social Dance: It is mainly used to express one's feelings and thoughts by body language, including modern dance, classical dance, etc. These are just some of the main types of dance, in fact, there are many other types, such as opera, ballet, gymnastics dance, Latin dance, etc. Each type of dance has its own unique style and characteristics, which can be adapted to different occasions and needs.