Dance In The United States
There is great variety in dance in the United States of America. It is the home of the hip hop dance and its derivative Rock and Roll, and modern square dance (associated with the United States of America due to its historic development in that country—nineteen U.S. states have designated it as their official state dance) and one of the major centers for modern dance. There is a variety of social dance and concert or performance dance forms with also a range of traditions of Native American dances.
The reality shows and competitions So You Think You Can Dance, Americas Best Dance Crew, and Dancing with the Stars have broadened the audience for dance.
Read more about Dance In The United States: African American Dance, Swing Dance, Modern Dance, American Folk Dances, Other American Dances, Noted Dancers, Dance Education, Festivals
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