Dancing with the Stars Types of Dances

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It’s hard to believe Dancing with the Stars has been on TV since 2005. Celebrities have been paired with professional dancers for nineteen seasons. During the show’s many paired dances, dance moves have been performed to many different dance styles. We do not list all of the dances but the below infographic lists the most popular.

Dancing with the Stars Styles of Dances

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What are some of the popular dances conducted on Dancing with the Stars?

  • Charleston
  • Tango
  • Rumba
  • Broadway
  • Quickstep
  • Hip Hop
  • Jazz
  • Cha Cha
  • Foxtrot
  • Jazz
  • Contemporary
  • Samba
  • Disco
  • Waltz
  • Jive
  • Freestyle
  • Paso Doble
  • Jitterbug
  • Salsa
  • Lindy Hop

What are some popular songs to play to do the dances on Dancing with the Stars?

  1. Tango Songs
  2. Rumba Songs
  3. Quickstep Songs
  4. Hip Hop Songs
  5. Disco Songs
  6. Popular waltz dance songs
  7. Lindy Hop Songs
  8. Jitterbug Swing Songs

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  1. Many of these are Venetian Waltzes (fast 3/4 time). A few favorite slow walzes:
    Adele – Skyfall
    Art Garfunkel – Lasso the Moon
    Kenny Rogers – If I Were a Painting
    Karen Carpenter – Rainbow Connection
    Klaus Hallen – Don’t Close Your Eyes
    Mick McCauley – A Daisy in December
    Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
    Orchestra Alec Medina – Apologize
    Orchestra Alec Medina – How Long Will I Love You
    Tara Hutton – Something in Red
    Westlife – You Light Up My Life

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