Top 10 Hardest Dance Styles to Learn

welcome to Ms Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 hardest dance styles to learn it's a powerful combination of high jumps kicks splits and sometimes even sword fighting for this list we'll be looking at some of the dances from around the world that require a lot of skill but look awesome when you nail them brush off your dance shoes and share which difficult dance style you'd love to learn in the comments and a 5678 number 10 swing dance this thing might turn into something I'm mistaken Here Comes something now swing dance is actually an umbrella term for a group of social dances each with its own steps speed rhythms and stamina however the one thing they all have in common is just how much you need to think about when the music strikes dating back to the US's Jazz Age this dance demands athleticism and Rapid movements and can involve lifts flips and other aerial activities football you want pal this ain't the Olympics it's who's left standing at the end that matters not how fancy you are getting there let me flip it still not feeling challenged what if we told you that it's a primarily improvised dance you must be in tune with your partner and follow their subtle cues not only is it physically demanding but it's also mentally stimulating just talking about it leaves us out of breath what are you doing I'm trying to kick you but I can't reach number nine the can can if you're like us you can't help but kick as high as possible when you hear however high kicks are just the beginning for the can can developed in the early 19th century the dance marked a pivotal shift in society its dancers need to be agile and flexible because there's plenty of kicking cartwheeling jump splits and other strenuous moves with barely a moment to breathe between them Additionally you have to keep smiling and exude sexiness and confidence no matter how exhausted you might be when you're part of the most famous Cabaret in the world and when people come from all over the world to see you you can't afford to be tired or just half-hearted it's just not possible the dance has been immortalized across popular culture and attracts roughly 600 000 spectators at its most famous home so we think we can can leave this one to the professionals thank you number eight Irish dance okay just try this for us stand poker straight pin your arms to your sides and kick your legs about without moving your upper body not as easy as it looks is it you're not allowed to move your body at all just your feet I'm gonna try and not move my body looks perfect does it yes I'm really itchy right now though to master this style a dancer must keep their upper half practically motionless at the same time their legs tackle intricate footwork beneath the water line [Music] [Music] it can be performed Solo or in even numbered groups it has evolved into multiple forms including the Irish step dance made famous by shows like Riverdance also watching an ensemble of dancers create impressive shapes and patterns in perfect synchronization is incredibly satisfying it requires a lot of discipline and concentration but the results are hypnotic foreign number seven the Argentine Tango fans of televised dance contests will be familiar with Ballroom Tango which allows its dancers to break hold however we're talking about its ancestor the Argentine Tango a social dance from South America that was often performed by men [Music] the style incorporates African influences and has a strict Rhythm and some core dance steps but it mainly relies on improvisation at its heart it's about being intuitive to your partner's movements and its staccato steps require a lot of concentration after all you don't want to step on any Toes or kick any Shins [Music] the Argentine tangle will leave you breathless not just because it's so intense and sensual it demands Precision force and a whole lot of passion number six Sayo sabanko this spectacularly challenging dance hails from the Philippines and translates as dance on a bench indeed it involves performers navigating their moves along a narrow bench top [Music] the dancers are expected to perform exciting routines while sharing their limited platform with Partners the choreography also entails jumping on and off the bench in time to the music plus you don't want to leave your partner hanging as the dance progresses benches are added making the stage taller but no wider as if it wasn't already complicated enough you need terrific spatial awareness outstanding balance and a strong core this isn't to dance for the faint-hearted or weak willed number five breakdancing this Innovative Street dance has been breaking ground since at least the 1970s and was developed by African-American and Puerto Rican communities in New York breaking takes inspiration from a wide spectrum of sources and requires High athleticism energy and Artistry part post-modern Dance Part stage performance part martial art where competitors use an arsenal of stunts and swag to prove once and for all who has the best moves there's an endless amount of moves but they tend to fall into four categories top rock down rock power moves and freezes these require an insane amount of agility velocity strength and stamina is it any Wonder it's recognized as an Olympic event think that's cool check out animation dance this hip-hop style gives the illusion of moving under strobe lights it's mesmerizing when done correctly but it's not as easy as it looks foreign [Music] salsa of all the types of salsa out there nothing's quite as spicy as the calenia salsa [Music] [Applause] hailing from Cali Colombia the salsa capital of the world this version stands out for its rapid footwork fast-moving hips and even merging some acrobatic moves combining afro-cuban Caribbean and Puerto Rican rhythms this dance focuses Less on traditional crossbody leads and more on quick and fluid movements from the hips down [Music] foreign [Music] speed that makes this dance so tricky to master [Applause] some prefer to dance alone as a partner would only slow them down so if you're still grappling with the basic salsa steps this dance might just be a little too Caliente to handle right now my calendar instructor Jenny pushed me to do harder steps and each lesson was an exhausting workout compared to early ones that I had had number three Zoli a folk dance belonging to the guru community in the Ivory Coast zaoli is considered one of the world's most impossible dances and for good reason just look at those feet go [Music] thank you dating back to the 1950s and possibly earlier this dance is often performed during celebrations where each performer showcases their talent typically wearing a mask that symbolizes their history you have to be quick you have to be creative and to make matters even harder you're not allowed to repeat steps yep you have to move and think at the speed of light to ensure your dance is entirely original it's a physically and mentally demanding dance so we'll just keep watching from the sidelines [Music] number two capoeira dance this Brazilian art form has a fascinating yet dark history at First Look it's a mixture of martial arts and dance and music but it's so much more it reportedly started in the 16th century by enslaved people primarily from West Africa who were forbidden from practicing their culture so they invented this dance and disguised it as combat techniques indeed it has also been used to self-defense But ultimately this is where Sport and Artistry combine capoeira is a symbol of afro-brazilian culture and an ethnic misogen nation and resistance is a source of Pride to its community and to all Brazilians it's a majestic and Powerful dance that demands intense training and dedication participants Gather in a circle while those in the center execute kicks Flips Gymnastics acrobatics and other demanding choreography in 2014 UNESCO officially recognized it as quote an intangible cultural heritage when done right the capoeira has the ability to render its audience speechless with amazement everything is [Music] before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions Ariel dance you need a core of Steel to pull this off [Music] belly dance those isolations are deceptively hard [Music] Dance of the Cossacks the balance strength and power needed to get this right is insane respect I don't know how you guys do it I did tell you need Lexus Flamenco this artfully challenging dance requires a lot more than well-timed clapping in Stomps foreign [Music] there's nowhere to hide if you put a foot out of line we don't need no music [Applause] [Applause] before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one ballet if you work harder every day than you've ever worked in your life this school will turn you into the best dance you can possibly be that may or may not be the kind of dancer I have room for in the company while many of us nailed the five basic positions as children mastering this art form professionally is a much harder Endeavor a study from 1975 placed ballet as quote the number one most physically and mentally demanding activity that is here yes yes live through here and lift it but not tucked not tucked in dancers must have maximum control over their bodies and each step follows a rigorous set of rules behind every elegant graceful and striking movement there's an intense level of flexibility strength and endurance and that's before we even consider puent it takes years of practice to translate that strength and stamina into something so beautiful and delicate you need to be an athlete and an artist is it any Wonder ballet dancers train from such a young age how long have you been dancing I've been dancing since I was 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Length: 14min 9sec (849 seconds)

Published: Sat Dec 31 2022