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What are all of typical dances?

African dances

- Bhangra (India)

- Makossa (Cameroon)

- Mbaqanga (South Africa)

- Salsa (Cuba)

American dances

- Breakdancing (United States)

- Foxtrot (United States)

- Hip hop dance (United States)

- Lindy hop (United States)

- Mambo (Cuba)

- Merengue (Dominican Republic)

- Ragtime (United States)

- Square dancing (United States)

- Swing dancing (United States)

- Tango (Argentina)

- Tap dance (United States)

Asian dances

- Bharatanatyam (India)

- Butoh (Japan)

- Cambodian royal ballet (Cambodia)

- Kathak (India)

- K-pop dance (South Korea)

- Odissi (India)

- Peking opera (China)

- Samul nori (Korea)

- Taijiquan (China)

- Wushu (China)

- Yangge (China)

European dances

- Ballet (France, Italy)

- Ballroom dance (Europe)

- Flamenco (Spain)

- Highland dance (Scotland)

- Irish dance (Ireland)

- Morris dance (England)

- Polka (Central Europe)

- Quadrille (France)

- Reel (Ireland, Scotland)

- Tarantella (Italy)

- Waltz (Austria)

Middle Eastern dances

- Bellydance (Middle East)

- Dabke (Middle East)

- Hoora (Yemen)

- Kathak (India)

- Samah (Egypt)

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