5 Dance Styles to Try If You Don’t Know Where to Start
5 Dance Styles to Try If You Don’t Know Where to Start
-Want to learn dance but have no idea which style to choose?
With so many options—Hip-Hop, House, Waacking, Dancehall, Bollywood, Commercial, and more—it is completely normal to feel confused when you're just starting.
You might watch one choreography and think, “I want to dance like that.” Then you discover another style, and suddenly you're interested in that too.
So, how do you actually decide?
The answer isn't always to pick the “best” dance style. The better question is:
> Which style makes you curious enough to keep moving?
If you're looking for dance classes for beginners, here are five styles worth exploring and what you can expect from each.
1. Hip-Hop — If You Want Groove, Character & Freedom
When people hear “Hip-Hop dance,” they often imagine choreography from music videos. But Hip-Hop is much bigger than learning a sequence of steps.
At its core, Hip-Hop involves grooves, bounce, rhythm, musicality, foundation, character, and individual expression.
You may work on movements and concepts such as:
Grooves and bounce
Party dances
Foundations
Musicality
Rhythm and timing
Freestyle
Character and performance
Choreography
One of the interesting things about learning Hip-Hop is that you gradually start understanding how to move with the music instead of simply moving after it.
Who might enjoy Hip-Hop?
Try Hip-Hop if you:
Enjoy energetic music
Want to improve your groove
Like freestyle and cyphers
Want to develop your own movement
Enjoy expressive and powerful dancing
Want to understand Hip-Hop foundations before choreography
> “What if learning choreography isn't the first step—but learning how to move is?”
That's one of the reasons foundations are so important when learning dance.
2. House — If Music Makes Your Feet Move
House dance has a completely different relationship with music.
It is strongly connected to House music, groove, rhythm, footwork, jacking, and continuous movement. The style can look effortless when performed by an experienced dancer, but its foundations take time to understand.
House can involve:
Footwork
Jacking
Grooves
Rhythm
Musicality
Floorwork
Freestyle
Body movement
A major part of House is learning how to stay connected to the music while your feet and body keep moving.
If you enjoy discovering different rhythms and want to work on your musicality, House can be an exciting style to explore.
House isn't just about fast footwork.
The groove, bounce, rhythm, and way you connect your body to the music are equally important.
3. Waacking — If You Love Expression & Musicality
Waacking—or Whacking—is a style known for its expressive arm movements, poses, lines, musicality, and performance quality.
But if you're new to it, you might initially think:
“Isn't Waacking just moving your arms really fast?”
Not quite.
There is much more happening underneath the movement.
Learning Waacking can involve:
Arm movements
Poses and lines
Musicality
Character
Performance
Groove
Control
Individual expression
The style gives dancers a lot of room to explore personality.
You aren't simply learning what movement to do. You are also exploring how you want that movement to look and feel.
Who might enjoy Waacking?
Waacking could be a great style to try if you enjoy:
Expressive movement
Strong musicality
Performance
Lines and poses
Developing character
Exploring your personality through dance
> “Can one movement look completely different depending on the dancer behind it?”
That's part of what makes expressive dance styles so interesting.
4. Dancehall — If You Want Rhythm, Energy & Culture
Dancehall comes from Jamaica and has its own movement vocabulary, musical identity, and cultural history.
It isn't simply another commercial choreography style.
Dancehall involves understanding grooves, steps, rhythm, bounce, energy, and the cultural context behind the movements.
Depending on the class, you may explore:
Dancehall foundations
Grooves
Steps and variations
Musicality
Rhythm
Character
Performance
Freestyle
For someone who enjoys high-energy movement and wants to explore a style with a strong cultural identity, Dancehall can be a great place to start.
And just like with any dance form, understanding the foundation and history of the style can make the movement more meaningful.
5. Bollywood — If You Want Energy, Expression & Variety
Maybe you're not looking for one particular street or club style.
Maybe you simply want to dance, have fun, and feel comfortable performing.
That's where Bollywood can be a great option.
Bollywood dance often brings together different influences and can include:
Indian dance elements
Expressions
Commercial movement
Grooves
Choreography
Performance
Musicality
High-energy sequences
It can be especially enjoyable if you like dancing to popular Hindi music and want a style that gives you room to experiment with expressions and performance.
And you don't need to be an experienced dancer to begin.
What if I don't know which style suits me?
That's completely fine.
You don't have to know your “dance identity” before attending your first class.
Sometimes you discover your favourite style simply by trying it.
Still Confused? Start With What You Want to Feel
Instead of asking:
“Which dance style is the best?”
Try asking:
“What do I want to develop through dance?”
Want better grooves?
-Try Hip-Hop or House.
Want stronger musicality?
-Try House, Hip-Hop, or Waacking.
Want expression and character?
-Try Waacking or Bollywood.
Want energetic, rhythmic movement?
-Try Dancehall or Hip-Hop.
Want to explore different kinds of movement?
-Try more than one.
There is no rule saying you have to choose only one style.
In fact, learning different styles can help you become a more versatile dancer. A concept you learn in one style may change the way you understand movement in another.
Where Can You Explore These Styles?
If you're looking for dance classes in Nawada, Uttam Nagar, or New Delhi, Dance Mehekma offers different styles and batches for dancers with different interests and experience levels.
Morning: House & Hip-Hop
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
The morning batch focuses on House and Hip-Hop, taught by Abhishek Sharma.
This can be a good option if you're interested in building your understanding of groove, foundations, musicality, movement, and style while developing your dance vocabulary.
Evening: Waacking & Dancehall
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
The evening batch focuses on Waacking, Dancehall, Bollywood, and open style, taught by Aanchal.
This allows dancers to explore expressive movement, musicality, character, grooves, and the foundations of these styles.
More Styles at Dance Mehekma
Not interested in these styles alone?
Dance Mehekma also covers Bollywood and other dance formats, along with a fitness batch, so you can explore different ways of moving depending on your goals and interests.
The styles and batches may vary, so it is always best to check with the studio for the latest schedule.
You Don't Have to Find Your Style on Day One
Your first dance class doesn't need to answer the question:
“What kind of dancer am I?”
It can simply answer:
“Did I enjoy moving this way?”
Try a style.
Listen to its music.
Learn its foundations.
Feel how your body responds.
Maybe you'll discover that House is your thing.
Maybe Hip-Hop feels more natural.
Maybe you connect with Waacking.
Maybe Dancehall brings out your energy.
Or maybe you end up loving all of them.
> The right dance style isn't always the one that looks coolest. It's the one that makes you want to come back and dance again.
Ready to Find Your Groove?
You don't need perfect coordination.
You don't need years of training.
And you definitely don't need to know everything before you begin.
You need to start somewhere.
At Dance Mehekma, you can explore different dance styles, understand their foundations, train with experienced mentors, and gradually discover what kind of movement connects with you.
Don't choose your dance style forever. Choose one to try first.
Come explore House, Hip-Hop, Waacking, Dancehall, Bollywood, and more at Dance Mehekma.
📍 Nawada, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi
📲 DM @dancemehekma to know about current batches, timings, fees, and trial classes.
One class can introduce you to a style.
A few more might introduce you to a whole new side of yourself.
So… which one are you trying first?
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