DANCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

KEKAK TRANCE DANCE

This Indonesian dance was originally performed in order to

communicate with ancestral spirits, but has since then been

interwoven with the Indian epic known as the Ramayana.

TANGO

Tango is an Argentinean dance known to be one of the most difficult

to master. Nevertheless, it never fails to amaze each time is performed.

CAPOIERA

A Brazilian half dance, half martial arts; Capoiera can be described

as astounding, astonishing and fascinating, among others adjectives.

CELESTIAL DANCE

This Cambodian dance enacts the sagas that have been in the

country for thousands of years. It was even carved into some

parts of the Angkor Wat.

AERIAL DANCE

Aerial Dance is an interesting form of expression that involves getting

“attached” to the ceiling, thus letting performers explore space

in three-dimensions.

BALLET

Known for its beauty and grace; Ballet is a dance which originated

during the Italian Renaissance courts in the 15th century. Later on,

it developed into a concert dance.

BELLY DANCE

This dance is also known as “Raqs Sharqi” and is traditionally a

solo dance done by women. This Middle Eastern dance was taught

within families and performed during celebrations.

BREAK DANCE

Also known as “B-boying”; This athletic and extremely visual solo

dance form originated among African American and Puerto Rican

youths in New York City during the early 1970s.

FLAMENCO

Flamenco is an expressive dance which was originally

developed from the songs of Andalucia in Spain, wherein it

expressed both the blessings as well as hardships of daily life.