In this final paper, the development of dance through history is shown; the first beginnings of dance steps from Egypt, Greece and Rome, then the beginning of dance in Europe and dance development in Croatia. The first free-dance promoters were also mentioned; by Isadore Duncan, considered to be a conception of contemporary dance; Emile Jaques Dalcroze, who was known for his unification of hearing, rhythmic gymnastics and improvisation, and Rudolf von Laban, who was a dance teacher who studied the movement in all his phenomena. The final part of the work includes an overview of dance styles from: Standard Social Dances (English Waltz, Tango, Waltz, Slow Fox, Quick Step), Latin American Dances (Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble) American and modern dances (Swing, Boogie-woogie, Twist, Rock "n" Roll).