20 Dance Forms From Around The World

Dance forms represent the very essence of a culture not only with their unique styles but also with the vibrant costumes donned by the dancers. Have a look at these 20 mesmerizing dance forms and their costumes from around the world.

1. Ethiopia

UNAMID / Via thelovelyplanet.net

2. Thailand- Fawn Thai

Via losangeles.cbslocal.com

3. China

Picasa / Via ahlandance.com

4. Kenya

Simon Maina/AFP / Getty Images / Via theguardian.com

5. New Zealand - Haka Dance

James Heremaia / Via stayatbase.com

6. India(South) - Bharatnatyam

Via pinterest.com

7. Azerbaijan

Aydin Tuna Palabiyikoglu / Via farhang.org

8. South Africa - Gumboot Dance

Via africaumoja.com

9. Peru - Marina Norteña

Via rosettastone.co.uk

10. Vietnam - Aspara

Via treasuresofindochina.com

11. Russia - Folk Dance

Via russiaschedule.com

12. South Korea - Buchaechum (Fan Dance)

Via Flickr: emrekanik

13. Mexico

Via Flickr: dance_photographer

14. Iran

Via 2011.tirgan.ca

15. Middle East - Belly Dancing

Via melissabellydance.com

16. India (North) - Kathak

Via qykapp.com

17. Macedonia

hypertech / Via hypertech.deviantart.com

18. Turkey - Sufi Whirling

Via erepublik.com

19. Japan - Kabuki

Via time-trip.blogspot.com

20. Trinidad and Tobago

Via news.gov.tt