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The left turn in the bachata is the easiest turn to learn after learning the basic side steps. Although there are specific steps involved in the turn, it becomes intuitive after becoming familiar with the rhythm of the music and the steps... more »

How to Do Lyrical Dance

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Lyrical dancing is a very beautiful flowing style of dance that incorporates ballet, jazz and modern dancing. It is most commonly seen in large production numbers, like Cirque de Soleil and themed shows for singers like Celine Dion. Lyrical dance ... more »

How to Do Mambo Open Breaks

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An open break in dancing is one in which the dance partners release one another's shoulders so they can dance farther apart. It's done by itself or before another move, such as a turn by the woman, a back pass or a chase... more »

How to Do Partner Bachata Dance Turns

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After the student learns how to do turns in bachata, the next step is to do these turns while dancing with a partner. This requires the leader to indicate when a turn will be done while the follower, at the conclusion of a turn, must be able to ... more »

How to Do Partner Cumbia Dance Step Turns

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Doing the cumbia dance step turns is a great way to add a little pizzazz to your cumbia dancing. These steps will help you get started... more »

How to Do Pivot Bachata Dance Steps

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The bachata is an informal dance style, and the rhythm is more important than performing certain dance moves in a specified way. A good example of this is the pivot turn, which doesn't require learning any new steps, but only that the dancer ... more »

How to Do Pivot Turn Bachata Dance Steps

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Perhaps the most difficult move in the bachata is the pivot turn, in which the partners change position. It is best done from a closed position, so the leader can better indicate his or her intention with pressure on the follower's back and with ... more »

How to Do Pole Dancing Routines

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Pole dancing has increasingly become more popular as a form of exercise and a new way of approaching dance. In recent years, pole dancing has moved from clubs to the home and is being embraced by the average American. You don't have to spend ... more »

How to do Right Turns in the Cha Cha Dance

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The Cha Cha is all about dancing closely to your partner and enjoying the music. The dance is sensual and quick, moving from one step to the next in complete fluidity. Once you become familiar with the basic step and counting, learn how to ... more »

How to Do Rumba Dancing Footwork

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The Rumba is one of the most romantic and sensual of the Latin social dances. In the Rumba, your body stays naturally loose and flowing as you move from one step to the other. It is a partner dance that focuses on a slow-quick-quick basic rhythm... more »

How to Do Side to Side Cumbia Dance Steps

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The side to side steps adds a little more to the basic cumbia dance. The same adhesion to the beat is observed, though the shifts of weight become quicker as you travel from one side to another. Soon, you'll be able to build upon these basic ... more »

How to Do Side to Side Partner Cumbia Dance Steps

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Once you have mastered the side to side cumbia dance steps, you can start doing them with your partner. One important aspect of these steps is the arm movements is making them resemble ocean waves. This is quite fitting for a dance that ... more »

How to Do Sweetheart Cumbia Dance Steps

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No partner dance is complete without a turn where you can gather your sweetheart into your arms. The cumbia is no exception. With this article, you'll learn how to do the sweetheart cumbia dance steps where you can hold your partner tight, then ... more »

How to Do the 'Ami Kuku in Hula

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Hula dance is a beautiful Hawaiian tradition that can also be a great toning exercise for your core. One step in hula dance is known as the 'Ami Kuku which focuses on rotating your hips while not really moving your feet... more »

How to Do the 'Ami 'Oniu in Hula

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Hip moves in hula define much of the dance, especially in modern hula. Nearly every movement includes a hip sway, but two basic hula movements focus solely on the hips--the 'ami and the 'ami 'oniu. While the 'ami in hula is a circular rotation ... more »

How to Do the Basic Ballroom Dance Hold

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The basis of ballroom dancing is the dance hold. A dancing pair that gets the hold correctly gains the fluidity and grace of ballroom dancing. Without the proper dance hold the dancers will become tangled or off-balance... more »

How to Do the Camel in Belly Dancing

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Belly dancing is an old form of dancing, which has survived the test of time. Belly dancing moves have even been included in modern hip-hop dance. An advanced belly dance technique that is used in modern dance is the camel. With practice, you too ... more »

How to Do the Cha-Cha Combined Break Steps With Turns

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Combo break with turns is a fancy way of describing how dancers turn on the steps that aren't the 3-count cha-cha. Breaking is a forward and backward rocking movement. Turning during that sequence puts you back in line with your partner for the ... more »

How to Do the Cha-Cha Walk Around and Turn

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The cha-cha dance is fun and easy to learn. You can include more hip motion and additional turns once you become familiar with the basics. The walk-around turn is a basic step in the cha-cha that you can incorporate into your dance in many ways... more »

How to Do the Chicken Dance

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Before you head out to your next shindig, make sure you know how to perform the Chicken Dance so you can look just as silly as the rest of the party guests. Follow these steps and have fun!.. more »

How to Do the Chicken Noodle Soup Dance

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In 2006, DJ Webstar, Young B. and the Voice O. Harlem released the Chicken Noodle Soup song. Inspired by the song, the Chicken Noodle Soup dance spread across the country like wild fire. Find examples of this dance in one of more than 4,000 ... more »

How to Do the Combo to Chase in Merengue

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At first glance, the merengue is so simple that it doesn't seem to qualify as a distinct dance style. However, the simplicity allows the dancers to perform a seemingly endless combination of transfers, turns, spins, spirals wraps and chases... more »

How to Do the Disco Two-step

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If you want to learn an easy partner dance, try the disco two-step, also known a the hustle. This disco two-step has more in common with swing dancing than John Travolta taking over the dance floor in "Saturday Night Fever." There are many ... more »

How to Do the Egyptian Walk in Belly Dancing

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The Egyptian walk is a classic belly dancing combination that appears in many routines. It combines the step touch, the hip bump and expressive arms to create a move that your audience will really enjoy. Keep reading to find out how to do the ... more »

How to Do the Figure-8 With Hips Move in Egyptian Belly Dancing

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The figure-8 is one of the most popular moves in belly dancing. If you want to do the figure-8 with hips move for Egyptian belly dancing, you simply need to learn 2 different isolation moves and then put them both together to create the figure-8 ... more »

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