Classical dance: originated in Europe, characterized by beautiful posture and smooth movements. Modern dance: originated in Europe and the United States in the early 20th century, emphasizing freedom, innovation and expression of personality. Latin Dance: a dance form originating from Latin America, including Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba and many other dances. Folk Dance: traditional dance forms of various ethnic groups, such as the Chinese stilt walker and the Mongolian horse-head qin dance. Modern Jazz Dance: originated in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, emphasizing speed, power and skillfulness. Street Dance: a dance form originating from the black and Latino communities in the U.S., including Lock Dance, Breaking, Hip-hop and many other forms. Ballet: originated in Europe and is characterized by graceful lines and highly skilled movements. Line Dance: a form of dance based on rehearsal, usually done by a team of many people.
The above are some common types of dance, each with its own unique style and expression.