Performance dance

Performance dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where performance is the primary focus of the dancing.

This compares to other major dance categories based on purpose:

Ceremonial dance - Competitive dance - Erotic dance - Participation dance - Social dance

Performance dances include the following dance forms or styles:

• Ballet
• Belly Dance
• Bharata Natyam
• Cabaret
• Character dance
• Historical dance
• Jazz
• Modern dance
• Musical theatre
• Pole dance
• Striptease
• Tap

Please insert dances in alphabetical order.

Internal links

• Dance basic topics
• List of dance style categories
• List of dances