dancing

This is Nancy Liu of San Francisco, California. She's 62 years old. Her teacher tells her to practise every day. "If you try hard, you can really keep going," she says. What do you think she's learning?

A breakdancer performs on the streets of San Francisco. Do you know where the word "breakdance" comes from? To explain it, we'll take you all the way back to a party in the Bronx in the 1970s.

While we were sleeping, Zumba began to take over the world. According to the fitness programme's website, in the three short years since the concept was introduced, it has spread to 110 countries, with classes offered in 90,000 locations.

Belly dancing has been made popular by Shakira, the Latin American superstar. Although she is Colombian, her Lebanese background has influenced her dancing. Other singers who perform belly dance moves include Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera.

The Dublin Horse Show is a highlight of the Irish summer and a celebration of the country's love affair with the horse. The city welcomes tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world to watch 1,400 horses competing for €500,000 in prize money.