Shed your inhibitions, bring out the real you, put your hands in the air, wave them, shake your hips, shake your leg and break a sweat; there are endless ways to dance and a number of ways in which dance can be turned into a fun workout. We give you the 10 best and most fun dance workouts to tone and strengthen your figure to match up with sexy bodies like Beyonce, Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik.

Group dance: Dancing with a group of friends is maddening, crazy, yet exhilarating. The night you painted the town red is always the most talked about in the days to come. Little wonder then that the pictures are the most liked and commented on, on any social networking site. So, why not make fitness a group experience? Gather your friends for any of the following dance workouts...

Bollywood and masala bhangra: Indians love Bollywood, Bollywood loves songs and songs have dances. Hence, mathematically and logically, Indians love dancing to Bollywood songs. Once you start to move your hips you can't stop, and what better way to fuse together Bollywood and fitness? The most popular spin off is the Masala Bhangra; a sure way to get you hooked to your workout regime.

The steps are as fast paced as the music; it involves multiple limb movements, coordinated effort of the body, improves balance and will make you smile. No wonder Amitabh Bachchan can still pull off any dance number next to the young sultry sexy actresses of Bollywood!

Hip hop: From Bollywood to Hollywood, hip hop has different styles-locking, breaking, popping, b-boying, in fact some of it is still transforming. More than 35 years old, hip hop has galvanised the dance floor from New York to Tokyo. The baggy jeans, the killer attitude, the swagger and the dog tag make up for outer persona, but do you have what it takes to 'flap your wings'?

Which is your favourite hip hop move-the chicken head, the worm, the running man or cabbage patch? A combination of moves and styles will have you jumping off walls, spinning on the floor, dancing in a line, improving your agility, movement and swiftness. Break down and do the Harlem shake to the beats of MC Hammer, Kayne West, Jay Z, hip hop's music moguls.

Street dance: As the name suggests, street dance is performed in public spaces, but it is popular in clubs and private parties too. This exuberant dance form is taken indoors and transformed into high intensity workout regimes.

It is a mishmash of dance forms lik hip hop, tap dance, jazz, ballet, and electronic. The music is also a mishmash of sounds from different genres. Also a great way to try out a dance that has a little bit of other popular dance forms.

Zumba: Indians are bursting with Zumba moves; you can work it out at the gym or simply jam at home. We definitely wanted to try out samba, salsa, Bollywood, mambo, belly dancing and martial arts. But what's better than having all these forms in one dance form? Kick your way, sway and shake to a healthy you.

This Colombian dance workout has gained in popularity across the globe as well as in India. There are several home videos to help you shape up or reduce weight, but sheer dedication is still needed.

Kukuwa: Let's try something different now. You may have seen the way African women can move their bodies. It is tantilising and interesting, but African dance forms can shape your body too. Technically, Kukuwa is a dance form pioneered by Kukuwa Nuamah and it involves soukous, makossa, and soca rhythms into a low impact, high energy cardiovascular, fun-filled energetic class that challenges and improves individuals' fitness abilities.

Indians may not be well versed with kukuwa, but it is catching on fast in other continents and will be knocking on our gym doors soon.

Couple dance: Men may disagree but what can be more romantic than taking up a dance class as a couple? Torching the dance floor as a couple can boost your relationship as well as assure that both the partners get some exercise.

Salsa: America's most popular show Dancing with the Stars, has seen some of the fittest celebrities with toned their bodies mesmerize the audience with their gait. And the glamorous Salsa is usually their weapon of choice. Salsa is one dance that needs your hands and legs doing two different postures at one time while your body flows on a different tangent.

But in maintaining the right posture, your muscles are being controlled, your mind has to multi task and you still have to lure your lover. This Cuban born dance form has styles named after New York, LA and Puerto Rico. It's impossible to sit still if you're listening to Salsa. A great way to exercise and kindle the romance is definitely salsa.

Foxtrot: If you want something smooth and elegant, try foxtrot. Technically played by a big band, foxtrot is a preferred dance on a romantic date for several men. In the 40s, foxtrot managed to outshine lindy hop, waltz and tango. So what makes it fun?

Foxtrot is all about the men gently guiding their better halves on the dance floor. The best part is the steps are easy but yes, just like other dances you need to coordinate your limbs. The men have to decide the next step and the flow of the movement according to the tune.

Samba: If everything Brazilian gets you going, you have to move to Samba. The skills and the moves of a samba dancer are displayed during their flamboyant carnivals. They sure make women blush and men sit upright. Women should try out this dance and get to know their feminine side.

Samba is the dance for you if you want to tone your arms and legs as well as shake your belly. The music is generated only from acoustic instruments and it sure sounds invigorating.

Cha cha: A ballroom dance, cha cha flows with the rhythm and pulsates through every muscle of your body. An offspring of mambo, cha cha is about timing; to sync with the music, your movement and beats have to go together.

Remembering small steps, perfecting gait, deciding and guiding your next move are all equally important parts of the cha cha experience. Are you ready to sway your hand, shake your hips and bend a leg?

Jive: Another ballroom dance is Jive. Boogie to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and other rock n' roll numbers. Jive was very popular in the 30s and 40s, but mind you - jive bifurcates into club jive and jive danced to slow music. Whatever is your take, it will make you sweat. But when it comes to dance, learn the steps and just let go.