Netherlands

Netherlands's Dances

Netherlands

Horlepiep — A traditional Dutch hornpipe with fast, nimble footwork, often performed as a solo or stage dance and a highlight of Dutch folklore.

Skotse Fjouwer & Skotse Trije — Scottish-influenced dances ("Scottish four" and "Scottish three") especially loved in Friesland and popular with folk dance groups across the country.

Driekusman — A lively regional folk dance from the eastern provinces such as Twente and the Achterhoek, danced in groups with energetic steps and formations.

Kruispolka — A popular regional polka where dancers form crosses and circles with lively turning steps, often performed at local festivals.

Klompendansen (Clog Dances) — Traditional wooden-shoe dances preserved by Dutch folk dance groups. Clogs were once everyday footwear for farm work, and clog dancing has become a beloved part of Dutch heritage.

Hakken — A fast, high-energy dance style created in the Netherlands in the 1990s gabber and hardcore techno scene, danced to very fast beats (often 160–200 BPM).

Jumpen (Jumpstyle) — A high-energy bounce-and-kick dance that originated in neighboring Belgium and developed further in Dutch electronic music culture, popular at festivals and club events.

Links Rechts — A popular modern mass celebration dance (meaning "Left Right") in which large groups jump and sway from side to side, often seen at football matches and music festivals.