1. Nihon Buyō (Japanese Classical Dance): A traditional dance form that includes various styles and techniques, often depicting stories or historical events.
2. Kabuki Dance: Dynamic dance performances associated with the Kabuki theatre, characterized by elaborate costumes and facial expressions.
3. Nōmai Dance: A refined and slow-paced dance form used in Nō theatre, known for its highly symbolic movements.
4. Bon Odori: Lively folk dances performed during the Bon Festival to honor the spirits of the deceased.
Contemporary Japanese Dance:
1. Butoh: An avant-garde dance style that emerged in post-war Japan, characterized by slow and intense movements that express inner emotions.
2. Tanzaku Odori: A contemporary dance form that fuses elements of traditional Japanese dance with modern dance techniques.
3. Enka Dance: A popular dance form that accompanies Enka music, a sentimental ballad genre.
4. ParaPara: A popular street dance that involves synchronized group routines to techno or Eurobeat music.
5. Hip-Hop Dance: Japan has a thriving hip-hop dance scene that incorporates elements of American hip-hop culture, such as breakdance, locking, and popping.
6. Jazz Dance: Jazz dance is widely popular in Japan, known for its energetic and rhythmic movements.
7. Ballet: Classical ballet is also practiced and enjoyed in Japan, both as a professional art form and as a recreational pursuit.
8. Contemporary Dance: Many Japanese contemporary dance companies and choreographers create avant-garde and experimental dance works.