Erotic dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is the stimulation or arousal of erotic or sexual thoughts or actions. For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ... Sexual arousal is the process and state of an animal being ready for sexual activity. ... Eroticism is an aesthetic focused on sexual desire, especially the feelings of anticipation of sexual activity. ... Sexual activity in humans is an instinctive form of physical intimacy. ...

This compares to other major dance categories based on purpose, such as ceremonial dance, competitive dance, participation dance, performance dance and social dance. Ceremonial dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is ceremonial or ritualistic. ... Competitive dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where competition is the primary focus of the dancing. ... Participation dance, also known as group-participation dance or audience participation dance, is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles based on purpose. ... Performance dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where performance is the primary focus of the dancing. ... Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing. ...

The erotic dancer's clothing is often minimal, and may be gradually decreased or eliminated altogether. In some areas it is illegal for the female dancer to expose their genitalia. These dancers will often wear g-strings in order to comply with the law. An erotic male dancer with little clothes, e.g. only briefs, is sometimes called a "macho dancer". Men and women wearing suits, an example of one of the many modern forms of clothing (from the 1937 Chicago Woolen Mills catalog) Clothing is defined, in its broadest sense, as coverings for the torso and limbs as well as coverings for the hands (gloves), feet (socks, shoes, sandals, boots... See Thong for other meanings. ... A pair of mens briefs Briefs are a type of Y-shaped mens underwear and swimwear. ... Look up Macho in Wiktionary, the free dictionary This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ...

Nudity, however, is not a prerogative of erotic dance. The culture and the ability of the human body is a significant aesthetic component in many dance styles. Line art depictions of a man and a woman designed to educate extraterrestrials about the appearance of the human body. ...

Erotic dances include the following dance forms or styles:

• Sexercise
• Cage dance
• Can-can
• Go-go dance
• Striptease
  • Couch dance
  • Lap dance
  • Pole dance
  • Table dance

Erotic dances are sometimes mistakenly referred to (or masked as) exotic dances. While there is overlap, they are not the same. Not all exotic dances are erotic. Not all erotic dances are exotic. Sexercises are exercises done during foreplay and/or sex to tone, build, and strengthen muscles. ... Erotic dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is the stimulation or arousal of erotic or sexual thoughts or actions. ... The Can-can (also spelt Cancan, Can Can) is regarded today primarily as a music hall dance, perfomed by a chorus line of female dancers who wear costumes with long skirts, petticoats, and black stockings, harking back to the fashions of the 1890s. ... Go-Go dancers are scantily-clad erotic dancers who dance on stages in an erotic revue, or on elevated platforms or in bird cages above the crowd in clubs, bars or discothèques to set the tone or increase the energy of a dance floor. ... A striptease dancer performing. ... A couch-dance is an erotic dance much like a lap-dance, except that the person upon which the dance is being performed is seated on a couch. ... A lap-dance is a specific type of erotic dance, in which the patron is seated, and the dancer is either in immediate contact with the patron, or within a very short distance. ... A girl demonstrating a pole dance at a private party Pole dancing is a form of dancing/gymnastics that takes muscular endurance and coordination as well as sensuality. ... A table dance is an erotic dance performed at the customers table, as opposed to up on stage. ... The terms exotic dancer and exotic dance can have different meanings in different parts of the world and depending on context. ...

See also

• Dance basic topics
• List of dance style categories
• List of dances
• Fantasywear
• Striptease