1. Cambodia
   Tanzania
2. England
   United States

Disco is another dance that came after the music. Originating in the United States, the dance was made popular in night clubs during the '60s and '70s.

1. Cuba
   Sweden
2. Malaysia
   Russia

The Mambo is a dance that comes straight from the island of Cuba. The dance was first seen in the 1930s and is typically danced to the Cuban genre of music with the same name.

1. Uruguay
   France
2. Ethiopia
   England

The dance style, the jig, originated in England during the 1500s. Since then, the style has been seen in most of Western Europe, including countries such as Ireland and Scotland.

1. Belgium
   Germany
2. Ghana
   Canada

Azonto is an African dance that bloomed from the genre, Azonto music, that hails from Ghana. In recent years, the style has grown internationally.

1. Iceland
   China
2. Ireland
   Ghana

Obviously by its name, Irish step-dancing comes from Ireland. The style is often seen with the dancers keeping their arms to their sides or behind their backs while the entire dance is done with their feet.

1. Switzerland
   Guyana
2. Austria
   Philippines

While many nations are able to have their own interpretation of folk dancing, it is believed that the concept of traditional folk dancing flourished from Switzerland.

1. Morocco
   Switzerland
2. Peru
   United States

The Dougie is a popular hip-hop dance that was born in the United States. Although the dance was originally created in the '80s, the style gained fame in 2009 when a song by Cali Swag District called "Teach Me How to Dougie" was released.

1. Scotland
   Uganda
2. Netherlands
   United States

If you're looking for the origins of the jive, you'll find that in the United States. Although it is now considered a popular 'Latin' dance, it originated in the U.S. in the 1930s.

1. Botswana
   Poland
2. United States
   Greece

If you're a "Dancing With the Stars" fan, you'll definitely see the foxtrot. Originating in the United States, the dance was introduced in the early 1900s with smooth motions and quick, gliding steps.

1. Somalia
   Cuba
2. Argentina
   Portugal

If you want the authentic cha-cha, you'll find it down in Cuba. This dance which originated in the 1950s is characterized by the sultry hip movements.

1. United States
   Kenya
2. Japan
   Finland

Born in the United States, the Charleston was a popular dance with huge movements. Popular throughout the 1920s, you'd definitely find some flappers dancing with this style.

1. Colombia
   Bolivia
2. Cuba
   Brazil

Slow and sensual, the rumba is a popular dance that comes from Cuba. A popular ballroom style dance, the rumba is characterized with smooth movements and flaring arms. The dance originated in the late 1800s.

1. Angola
   Taiwan
2. Cuba
   India

Bollywood dancing is a distinct dance style that came about in Bollywood films. Originating in India, the newer dance is a fusion of older, more traditional Indian styles.

1. Zambia
   Turkey
2. United States
   Ireland

Another dance originating in United States, voguing came out of the club scene. Much of the dance is in the movements of the arms and hands.

1. South Korea
   China
2. Mexico
   South Africa

With the traditional dragon dance, the actual dance is done by an object versus people. Originating in China, a group of people control a makeshift dragon and its movements, which are meant to be fluid.

1. Libya
   Austria
2. India
   Hungary

One of the more classical ballroom dances, the Viennese Waltz hails from Austria. Around since the 1700s, the dance has had many additions, but its most traditional form is now regarded as the Viennese Waltz.

1. Algeria
   Spain
2. Italy
   Trinidad and Tobago

Soca dancing is another form that has grown through the music. Soca is the genre of music that comes from Trinidad and Tobago, and the dance is characterized with the swinging of the hips.

1. Thailand
   Egypt
2. Senegal
   Cyprus

Belly dancing is a popular style of dance that originated in Egypt. With the movements lying mostly in the movement of the abdomen, it is called belly dancing due to the major rolling of the belly.

1. Egypt
   Nigeria
2. United States
   Venezuela

Another dance from the United States, the twist became popular in the late 1950s. Although the dance came first, the original song recorded by Hank Ballard and then re-recorded by Chubby Checker brought the dance to the entire country.

1. Liberia
   Dominican Republic
2. Peru
   Spain

The flamenco appeared in Spain in the late 1700s. The dance varies from slow, sensual movements to fast, powerful steps.

1. Italy
   Austria
2. Botswana
   Argentina

For the origins of the tango, you'd have to travel to Argentina. The dance appeared in the late 1880s and is characterized by long, gliding steps, quick kicks and deep dips.

1. Senegal
   United States
2. Cambodia
   Russia

Breaking is a popular hip-hop dance that originated in New York City. The dance appeared in the '70s with hard, strong movements and body freezes while on the ground.

1. Brazil
   Peru
2. United States
   Japan

For the origins of the jitterbug, you'll also find yourself headed to the United States. First seen in the early 1900s, the dance is popular for its quick steps, huge kicks and swinging of the female partner.

1. Somalia
   Argentina
2. Iceland
   Dominican Republic

The bachata is a dance that hails from the Dominican Republic. Originating in the 1960s, the dance can be performed singularly or with a partner.

1. Finland
   Italy
2. France
   Turkey

While you might get tricked into thinking ballet came from France because of the name, you'd be wrong. Ballet originated in Italy during the 1400s, and soon the style moved across Europe and into Russia.

1. Morocco
   Brazil
2. Malaysia
   Canada

If you'd like to learn the samba, you'd find its origins in Brazil. Appearing in the early 1900s, the Samba is a fast-paced dance with intricate, fast-paced footwork and the slightly swinging of the hips.

1. United States
   Portugal
2. Thailand
   France

The can-can is a popular dance that originated in France as early as the 1820s. The dance is performed with huge movements and high kicks.

1. Mexico
   England
2. Algeria
   Colombia

Zumba is a dance that appeared not too long ago at the end of the 20th century in Colombia. This new style of dance is a fusion of dancing and exercise.

1. France
   Zambia
2. United States
   Netherlands

If you're looking for the origins of swing dancing, you'd once again head to the United States. A popular partner dance, this style is characterized by quick movements and jazz music that is set as its soundtrack.

1. Japan
   Greece
2. Tanzania
   Philippines

Kabuki is a theatrical Japanese dance that was first seen in the early 1600s. The dance commonly features women dressed in kimonos performing slow, steady movements with fans.

1. India
   Libya
2. Spain
   Guyana

The paso doble is a traditional Spanish dance that first appeared in the 1500s. With large, dramatic movements, the classic music that now matches the style is often associated with bullfights.

1. United States
   Spain
2. South Africa
   Sweden

For the origins of the quickstep, you'd find the dancers in the early 1920s. The dance is thought to be a combination of other popular 20th century dances of the time.

1. Cuba
   South Korea
2. Cuba
   Venezuela

If you'd like to discover the roots of the salsa, you'd have to travel to Cuba. This dance is mostly performed with the forward and backward movement of the legs.

1. Scotland
   United States
2. Poland
   Belgium

An older dance that came about from many other traditional dances, tap is said to have originated in the United States during the mid-19th century. The classic 'tap' noise is made from metal plates placed on the bottom of shoes.

1. Hungary
   Ethiopia
2. Dominican Republic
   Peru

Merengue is another style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. The dance mostly consists of the dancers shifting their weight from one leg to the other.