Chapter 16 : Dancing
If you want to work out, enjoying yourself and picking up an exciting new skill, dancing may be the thing for you. Classes abound and it’s a chance to meet new people.
What’s that? You have two left feet? You dance like a Dad at a wedding? Would you go to French class if you spoke fluent French?
Latin
Originating in South America and the Caribbean, with different schools from the US, Latin dancing is becoming more and more popular in China. Embracing Latin culture in the form of Salsa, Bachata, Mambo, Samba, Tango and more, this style of dancing is all about the hips. It is very easy to find classes in the cities.
Jazz
With African American roots and Caribbean influence, Jazz encompasses a huge array of styles and traditions. With more freedom of expression than some other types of dance, it is constantly changing and evolving, as well as being a great source of exercise.
Ballet
Ballet began as a dance in Renaissance Italy and has turned into one of the world’s most recognized dances with prestigious schools around the world. It has become synonymous with high-brow taste and performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty attracts viewers in droves.
Pole Dancing
Once controversial and kept hidden inside strip clubs, pole dancing is coming into the foray as a great workout and a chance to wear tight shorts. Helping to strengthen and tone muscles, it serves as a great way to improve your figure.
Hip-Hop
From the streets of America where dance crews in the seventies would have legendary street battles。
如果你想在运动的同时学到一项新技能，舞蹈也许是在合适不过的选择。到处都有学习的舞蹈班，同时这也是结识新朋友的好机会。
你害怕自己不会跳舞所以会丑态百出？ 不用担心，想象一下，如果你会说一口流利的法语还会出现在法语课堂吗？
拉丁
拉丁舞种起源于南美洲和加勒比地区，并结合了美洲地区的不同派系。拉丁舞在中国越来越流行。以不同的形式演绎拉丁文化，如莎莎，曼波，桑巴，探戈等。拉丁的舞蹈运动核心集中在臀部，同时这个舞种的课程也是很容易找到的。
爵士
爵士舞受到非洲裔美国人和加勒比地区的影响，爵士包括了很多舞系和传统。爵士舞相对于其他类型的舞蹈，是在不断变化和发展的，相对更加自由，同时也是很好的练习机会。
芭蕾舞
芭蕾最初起源于意大利的文艺复兴时期，之后便成为全世界最知名的舞蹈之一。现如今芭蕾舞已经成为彰显品位与贵气的代名词，代表作天鹅湖和睡美人让无数的观众趋之若鹜。
钢管舞
钢管舞最初起源于脱衣舞俱乐部中所以备受争议，但是穿着紧身短裤跳钢管舞确实是对全身很好的锻炼机会。它可以帮助加强肌肉同时也可以改善身型。
嘻哈
从七十年代美国船员在街头跳的舞蹈演变而来，同时他们也会时不时地在街头进行PK，