Dance Lessons

Adding a gentle stretching routine to your Zumba classes will make your dance sessions well-rounded. It will benefit your students to stretch when their muscles are warm. You can show your class...

Belly dancing moves, such as the chest circle, hip slides, undulations, figure-eights and belly rolls, can be combined into complete dancing routine. Practice combining belly dancing moves with...

The dance of the belly movements, also known as belly rolls, isolate the abdominal region while the rest of the body remains in perfect posture. Practice isolating the belly muscles with help from...

The hip snap move in belly dancing, also known as the hip bump, is a sharp isolation of the hip. See a demonstration of a hip snap with help from a Middle Eastern dance instructor in this free...

The Saidi style of Egyptian belly dancing often incorporates a cane in many of the dance moves. Practice dancing with a cane in Saidi belly dancing with help from a Middle Eastern dance instructor...

Egyptian and tribal belly dancing styles differ in the type of music used and in the style of traditional costumes. Understand the differences between Egyptian and tribal dancing with help from a...

Cooling down after practicing belly dancing moves is important to temper the body back to its normal state. Stretch out the worked muscles during a cool down with help from a Middle Eastern dance...

Sword belly dancing is performed with a special dancing sword that is balanced on the head or belly. Learn beginner sword dancing moves with help from a Middle Eastern dance instructor in this...

Tribal fusion-style belly dance has increased in popularity, and it incorporates aspects of Egyptian, Arab and American styles. Discover what makes tribal fusion belly dancing unique with help...

Basic belly dancing moves in the Arabic style include the hip slide, the hip twist and the figure-eight. Wear a hip scarf when learning Arabic dance moves with help from a Middle Eastern dance...

When learning floor work in belly dancing, be sure to use knee pads until you master the moves. Learn the various ways to incorporate floor work into a belly dancing routine with help from a...

When learning to belly dance, isolating the different muscles in the torso is an important first step. Polish muscle isolation techniques with help from a Middle Eastern dance instructor in this...

The different styles of belly dancing include American cabaret, Egyptian style, American Tribal, Turkish dance and Greek style. Differentiate between the various styles of belly dancing with help...

When beginning to belly dance, posture is the most important aspect to ensure the proper technique for various movements. Understand the correct stance before beginning to dance with help from a...

The shimmy is a very popular move in belly dancing and can take years to perfect. Find out how to perfect this popular move with tips from a professional belly dancing instructor in this free...

When doing undulation, first lift your chest up by contracting your muscles and then contract the muscles in your belly to bring the movement back down. Learn this belly dancing technique with the...

To do the chest circle, you'll need to isolate your chest in two different ways. Discover how to isolate your chest to properly do a chest circle with tips from a professional belly dancing...

The triplet move consists of three equal movements per side that are done in triple rhythm. Learn to perfect the triplet move with the guidance of a professional belly dancing instructor in this...

The vertical figure-8 consists of two different isolations that can be done while keeping your feet on the floor. Find out the easiest way to do the vertical figure-8 with help from a professional...

There are many different ways to do a figure-8 in belly dancing. This example is the horizontal figure-8 of the hips. Learn this version of the figure-8 with advice from a professional belly...

To do the Egyptian twist move, you'll need to build a couple basic isolations. Discover how to do this move with help from a professional belly dancing instructor in this free video on belly dancing.

Cumbia dancing originated in Colombia, but it has also evolved into Panamanian, Costa Rican and reggae cultures. Understand the fundamentals of the cumbia dance with help from a ballroom dance...

Dancing side-to-side in cumbia is done by breaking back with the opposite feet and turning the body to the side. Continue dancing cumbia steps while side-to-side with help from a ballroom dance...

Cumbia partner dance moves, such as the sweetheart steps, turns, spins and line dancing, can be combined to create a unique routine. Add variety to a cumbia routine with help from a ballroom dance...

The Colombian style of cumbia dancing is fast-paced but simple, incorporating both basic steps and steps in double time. Learn the Colombian style of dancing cumbia with help from a ballroom dance...

The crossover steps in cumbia dancing opens opportunities for turns and spins. Learn the crossover cumbia steps with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free video on Latin dancing.

Basic cumbia dance steps incorporate simple backward and forward steps with rocking hips. Practice the grounded steps of cumbia with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free video on...

In cumbia dancing, many steps can be combined to create a cohesive dance routine, incorporating sweetheart moves, turns, spins and line dancing. Link many cumbia steps together with help from a...

Sweetheart cumbia dance steps are performed both by facing each other as well as by dancing side-by-side. Practice the sweetheart cumbia steps with someone special with help from a ballroom dance...

Cumbia partner turns are a fun advanced move to perform in Latin dancing. Learn to spin to a cumbia rhythm with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free video on Latin dancing.

The cumbia Latin dance is in four-four time, so each step is assigned to each count in the music. Follow the music when dancing cumbia with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free video...

Advanced moves in cumbia dancing incorporate turns and pivots to add interest and variety to the dance. Practice more advanced cumbia steps with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free...

The cumbia semana line dance incorporates a walk through and a cross step set to the four-four rhythm. Dance the cumbia with a partner or in a group with help from a ballroom dance instructor in...

The cumbia semana is a Latin line dance that can be done solo or with a dance partner. Learn the cumbia line dance steps with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free video on Latin dancing.

To dance reggae cumbia, dance on each beat of the music moving the feet, hips and arms. Dance cumbia in a reggae style with help from a ballroom dance instructor in this free video on Latin dancing.

The music for disco dancing varies from funky and up-beat to romantic and rhythmic. Choose music that coordinates to the disco beat with helpful tips from an experienced dance instructor in this...

The under-arm turn in disco dancing is often performed with the leader lifting the follower's right hand with his left arm. Add a simple turn to a disco routine with helpful tips from an...

The Hustle disco dance was a movement from the 1970s that brought couples back together on the dance floor. Learn the basics of disco dancing with helpful tips from an experienced dance instructor...

The rotation move in disco dancing can include a side walk where the leader cross-steps to the side and guides the follower around him. Add a side walk to a disco rotation move with helpful tips...

The lead steps in a disco hand change involve rotating the follower around in a circle and gracefully switching the hands from one to the other. See a disco hand change move with helpful tips from...

The male partner's footwork for the disco rotation step incorporates ball changes and pivots to lead the female around in a circle. Learn the lead steps for disco choreography with helpful tips...

During disco dancing, the ladies' movements follow the man's lead and allow him to do most of the work. Learn the follower steps for disco dancing with helpful tips from an experienced dance...

When disco dancing at a club, it is important to adapt to the movements of the other couples on the dance floor so as not to run into anyone. Practice a combination of basic disco steps with...

The basic steps to disco dancing includes a break back with one foot during the first three counts. Learn disco dancing footwork with helpful tips from an experienced dance instructor in this free...

There are countless dance steps to learn, and as time goes by, the repertoire of dance steps continues to grow. When a particularly hard dance step comes your way and you are having troubling...

Latin dance has become popular throughout the world, both in social settings and in competitions. Not all styles of Latin dance are appropriate to teach to young children, but the basic patterns...

Music and dance are a big part of cultural identity in Mexican tradition. Among the most well known Mexican dances are the Jarabe Tapatio, or Mexican Hat Dance, and the Danza del Venado, Dance of...

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video has captivated audiences for more than two decades. From proms to weddings to professional dance performances, the video's iconic zombie-themed choreography has...

Dance recitals can show off the quality of the dancers in your studio as well as generate publicity for the studio. If the recital is well organized, it could even generate studio revenue. A dance...

Dancing is an amazing way to tone the muscles, burn calories and have a great time. Learning the basic dance steps to a popular song can help to add some sizzle to your dancing. "Single Ladies...