Group dance

Group dance are danced by groups of people at the same time, as opposed to solo dance or individually, and as opposed to partner dancing.

Generally, the group dances are synchronized or standardized in such a manner that all the persons in the group are dancing the same steps at the same time. Alternatively, diverse groups within the larger group may be dancing different, but complementary, elements of the larger dance. An exception to this generalization is the different forms of ritual dancing; individuals are dancing independently of each other, but with the purpose of creating a "group" feeling or experience.

• Folk dance.
• Line dance.
• Novelty and fad dances.
• Polonaise.
• Round dance.