Folk dances are traditional dances that people of a region or nation have in common. They are a great way to let the students experience a small part of another culture. Some folk dances are very old, others newer, and they vary in formation and difficulty level. They can be a fun and easy way to start introducing structured dance to physical education students. After students have learned a dance, it can easily be used as a warm-up. Some can even be an enjoyable alternative to running laps for cardiovascular endurance.

Line dances are usually choreographed steps set to country music and done in a line formation. They vary from easy to more complicated, but often include similar movement patterns.