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The open V move in pole dancing requires much lower abdominal strength, as the body is completely held up by the abs and the upper body. Practice the open V position on the floor before moving...

The open V swing pole dancing move can be done by using only the body's own momentum, or by utilizing a free-spinning pole that allows for more velocity. Incorporate various leg movements in the...

The horizontal tuck spin in pole dancing is easier to execute than the stationary horizontal tuck because the body's own momentum does most of the work. Spin around the pole horizontally with...

The horizontal tuck pole dancing move is one of the most difficult stationary positions, because the entire body must be held up horizontally against the pole using only upper body and core...

A double-leg swing around a pole can be done using your own body momentum or by using a free-spinning pole. See how each method of the double-leg swing is performed with helpful tips from a...

The center sit pole dancing move involves bracing the body with both arms while facing the pole and tucking in both legs. Practice different leg positions using the center sit method with helpful...

The center swing pole dancing move uses the arms to brace the upper body, keeps the legs tucked in between the pole and the body and uses the body's momentum to swing around the pole. Come up with...

The one-leg to the side pole dancing move is often easier to execute because one leg can be extended while the other hooks around the pole for stability. Try out this sexy pole dancing position...

The side swing in pole dancing is a move that requires tucked in knees, lots of upper body strength and control, and a bit of body momentum to spin around completely. Master the stationary side...

The one-leg sit move in pole dancing is similar to the side sit, but one leg is extended completely out while the other is tucked in close to the body. Practice posing in the one-leg sit position...

Stationary pole dancing moves are usually quick movements that do not involve any spinning or flipping. Transition between moves using a few stationary positions with helpful tips from a...

Body placement in stationary pole dancing positions is important to brace the body properly, prevent injury and execute a graceful move. Practice the right body placement to complete these...

One stationary pole dancing move is sitting to the side of the pole with the knees tucked up close to the chest. Practice sitting on the side of the pole with helpful tips from a choreographer and...

Advanced standing pole dancing moves allow the arms and hands to be free from the pole to add interest to a routine. Master the basics of climbing a pole before letting go with helpful tips from a...

When learning the one-leg side swing move in pole dancing, use the momentum of your own body and let the pole do most of the work. Master this fun move that can be don stationary or spinning with...

While sitting on the pole, experiment with hand and leg positions that can jazz up a dance routine. Start practicing sitting on the pole without arms with helpful tips from a choreographer and...

A short climb pole dancing move that ends in a stand relies on gripping the pole with the climbing leg's calf and inner thigh. Find out how to stand on the pole with helpful tips from a...

A pole dancing dismount from a short climb stand involves swinging the body around the pole while sliding down or simply loosening the grip slightly from the standing position. Land gracefully...

A long climb pole dancing move that ends in a stand on the pole requires using the friction of the skin against the pole to stay up in the air. Practice stamina to gracefully climb up the pole...

A pole dancing sitting position is mermaid legs, where the legs are pressed together around the pole to cause friction. Practice this pole sitting position with helpful tips from a choreographer...

The long climb pole dancing move takes more endurance and practice in order to jump even higher on the pole before sitting. See how a long climb is performed with helpful tips from a choreographer...

Pole dancing dismount moves from a long climb take much more endurance to make it gracefully down the pole. Practice different ways of sliding the body down the pole with helpful tips from a...

Sitting with a hooked foot while pole dancing is a great way to prop yourself up and provide stability for more advanced moves. Practice hooking the ankle around the pole to stay in place with...

A short climb pole dancing move refers to jumping up only a short distance before sitting on the pole. Master the short climb before moving up with helpful tips from a choreographer and certified...

Climbing moves in pole dancing can be more painful than spinning moves because the friction between the pole and the skin are what keep you sitting or hanging on the pole. Practice climbing moves...

Climbing the pole for pole dancing is best done while wearing plastic shoes, which offer more of a grip when using the ankle and knee as a brace. See how to grip the pole enough to climb with...

A pole dancing sitting position is mermaid legs, where the legs are pressed together around the pole to cause friction. Practice this pole sitting position with helpful tips from a choreographer...

A folkloric arms movement added to belly dancing back undulations makes the dance more graceful. Add folkloric arms to rocking back undulations with tips from a choreographer in this free video on...

In belly dancing, back undulations are counted in a different way than other undulations. Practice the basics of back undulations with tips from a choreographer in this free video on belly dancing.

After mastering back undulations in belly dancing, the next step is to add motion. Move forward and back while doing back undulations with tips from a choreographer in this free video on belly...

A press down arm motion in belly dancing helps to build on back undulations movements. Add press down arms to back undulations with tips from a choreographer in this free video on belly dancing.

Rocking back undulations for belly dancing is done by shifting weight between the feet. Shift the weight for rocking back undulations with tips from a choreographer in this free video on belly...

Heel beats in flamenco dancing are also called redobles and are used to accent the heel work. Learn more about heel beats in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer...

Clapping rhythms in flamenco dancing are very important, and are often expected of spectators. Learn more about clapping rhythms in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and...

Adding claps to flamenco dance steps is a great way to enhance this energetic Spanish dance. Learn more about step and clapping combinations in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor...

Interested in learning how to dance the Spanish flamenco? See a demonstration of flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in this free dance lesson video.

In flamenco dancing there are several types of foot sounds that can be made by the dance shoes. Learn more about foot sounds in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and...

The strongest flamenco dance foot sound uses the entire foot to beat against the floor. Learn more about the strongest foot sound in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and...

Hand movements in flamenco dancing are particularly beautiful and originate from Indian dances. Learn more about hand movements in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and...

For hand patterns in flamenco dancing the thumb and middle finger will form an "O" shape. Learn more about hand patterns in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in...

Flamenco dance shoes are designed so the dancer can mark rhythms with the foot. Learn more about marking foot rhythms in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in...

Flamenco dance originated in the south of Spain among the cities of Seville and Granada. Learn more about the history of flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in...

A flamenco dancers posture should be stacked with the legs, hips and shoulders aligned. Learn more about posture in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in this...

Arm position for flamenco dancing is an important stylistic difference between flamenco and other Spanish dances. Learn more about arm position in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance...

To start arm movements in flamenco dance keep the elbows out and the arms curved. Learn more about starting arm movements in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer...