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Dance - Categories of dance: Encyclopedia II - Dance - Categories of dance

Dance can be divided into two main categories that each have several subcategories into which most dance styles can be placed. They are: Concert dance / Performance dance 20th century concert dance Competitive dance Social dance / Participation dance Ceremonial dance Traditional dance These categories are not mutually exclusive and are context-dependent; a particular dance style may belong to several categories. See also: ...

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Dance: Encyclopedia II - Dance - Categories of dance

Dance - Categories of dance

Dance can be divided into two main categories that each have several subcategories into which most dance styles can be placed. They are:

Concert dance / Performance dance
- 20th century concert dance
- Competitive dance

Social dance / Participation dance
- Ceremonial dance
- Traditional dance

These categories are not mutually exclusive and are context-dependent; a particular dance style may belong to several categories.

See also: List of dance style categories

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