The Chinese lion dance has become a well-known representation of Chinese culture, despite the fact that China has no lions. It's believed to chase away evil and bring good fortune.

South Korea's Psy will perform his famous Gangnam Style dance at an event organised by Malaysia's ruling coalition, an official says as the bloc tries to attract young voters ahead of polls.

Nicole Kidman has defended her recent TV lap dance, explaining the saucy spectacle was totally "impromptu".

An informal street dance style that was born when the American GI's introduced Paris to the jitterbug in World War II.

The Royal NZ Ballet's season of Giselle is wowing audiences with its revitalised version of the classic story of love, betrayal and revenge. Raewyn Whyte reports.

Parris Goebel, hip-hop dancer and choreographer.

Keen to experience a different era, Dionne Christian gives Victorian dance lessons a go.

Christchurch b-boy David McCavitt tells Lydia Jenkin about having his sights set on the world champs in Brazil.

The dancer shares her happy place with us.

Danielle Wright dosey does with the Dansintyme square dancing club.