Dance Lessons Videos

Hip lifts and hip drops in belly dancing are based on isolating the hip from the rest of the body before combining it with other movements. Practice hip isolations with the instruction of a belly...

The salsa, merengue and bachata are all unique Latin dances that each have their own rhythm and style. Learn to dance in each of these styles with advice from an experienced dance instructor in...

The steps to the Cha-Cha include breaking back, stepping to the side and breaking forward. Practice the leading and following dance steps to the Cha-Cha with advice from an experienced dance...

When dancing cumbia, it is important to maintain eye contact with your dancing partner, move as one entity across the dance floor and break back at the same time. Learn to dance cumbia...

Slow dancing simply consists of stepping out to one side, stepping back together and stepping to the other side. Practice basic slow dancing techniques with advice from an experienced dance...

The cumbia dance has a four by four rhythm, and it incorporates ball changes to the front and to the back. Dance the cumbia with a partner with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this...

Dancing in a traditional Mexican style involves stamping the foot flat on the ground and changing the weight from one foot to the other. Learn basic Mexican dance moves with advice from an...

In cumbia dance steps, one leg is always slightly bent while the other is straight, which allows the hips to move freely. Learn a few cumbia dance moves with advice from an experienced dance...

The conga dance is a celebratory dance that many do in a line involving three steps and a tap to the side. Break out the conga at your next party or special occasion with a demonstration from a...

The slow foxtrot is a smooth and soft international ballroom dance that was made memorable by the orchestral music of the late 1930s and '40s. Learn this classic ballroom dance with a...

Baroque dancing originated in the court of King Louis XIV as theatrical entertainment, and it later developed into both ballroom dancing and classical ballet dancing. Learn a few of the...

A fun, light and fast ballroom dancing technique is the classic quick step dance, which incorporates very quick steps with alternating slower steps. See what the quick step looks like with a...

To dance the Latin rumba, which originated from a Cuban song, follow the slow-quick-quick-slow pattern of the 4-count measure. Discover the steps to the rumba with a demonstration from a dance...

The cha cha is a Latin dance that originated from a Cuban song, and it is a combination of triple steps and rocking steps. Learn the famous cha cha with a demonstration from a dance instructor in...

Hula dancing is a traditional folk dance of the Hawaiian islands, and it is similar to belly dancing in the hip and stomach isolation it involves. Learn the proper techniques for hula dancing with...

Salsa is a traditional Latin dance that begins on the first count of the music, but pauses on counts four and eight. Use the hips to dance the salsa with a demonstration from a dance instructor in...

The bachata dance is native to the Dominican Republic, and uses four counts per measure of music for a simple, casual combination of steps. Dance bachata, keeping the hands at the side of the...

To dance the cumbia, which is a hot Latin dance from Columbia, practice the steps using three counts per measure of music. Dance the sensual cumbia with a demonstration from a dance instructor in...

In order to step and collect in the Argentine tango, stretch forward, transfer body weight forward and finally step forward like a jaguar. Find out how to step and collect in an Argentine tango in...

To do the merengue rock step, move forward and back, alternating feet to create a basic four-step dance move. Learn how to do the rock step in merengue with the tips in this free video dancing...

When doing a fan step in American tango, bend front leg slightly, then bring rear leg forward in the sweeping motion of a fan. Do an American tango fan step with the tips in this free video...

To promenade in American tango, start in dance position facing the partner, then both partners turn to open their bodies and walk forward. Learn how to promenade in American Tango in this free...

In order to do an under-arm turn in rumba, lift the partner's arm, then pivot while facing the partner and continue to walk. Learn how to do an under-arm rumba turn in this free video dancing...

When doing a basic merengue turn, keep one knee bent and the other straight, then transition back to dancing with hips followed by the rest of the body. Find out how to do a basic turn in merengue...

To do the Cuban walk in rumba, step back, press hips back keeping front leg completely straight, then walk to the side. Do the Cuban walk in rumba with the tips in this free video dancing lesson...

The New York rumba step involves a forward step, then a side step followed by a full-body pivot. Do the New York rumba step with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a professional...

Male tango dancers generally wear black outfits, although they may wear a color which complements the color of their partner's outfit. Find out what male tango dancers wear in this free video...

Mambo dancers wear outfits which show off the hip and shoulder shimmies which are such a crucial part of this dance. Dress like a mambo dancer with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from...

Merengue dancers wear sexy outfits which are tight against the body but allow dancers to move freely. Dress like a merengue dancer with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a...

When pivoting in ballroom dancing, dancers should step forward with one leg and then turn to the opposite side. Pivot in ballroom dancing with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a...

When learning how to dance the American tango, vary the quick and slow steps and moves by following an experienced dance leader or instructor. Dance the tango with the tips in this free video...

Various tango styles include the canyengue, a very basic tango, as well as the faster milonga style and the American tango, which alternates between slow and quick steps. Learn about different...

Women tango dancers wear beautiful layered dresses which are tight to the body but allow freedom of movement for the legs. Dress like a tango dancer with the tips in this free video dancing lesson...

In order to learn how to tango dance, beginning dancers should follow the leader's moves before trying the moves on their own. Dance the tango with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from...

In order to learn how to rumba, beginning dancers should start slow by mirroring the moves of a more experienced partner. Dance the rumba with the tips in this free video dancing lesson from a...

Tango dancers wear loose, comfortable and often black clothes to rehearse tango dance steps. Find out what clothes to wear when tango dancing in this free video dancing lesson from a professional...

For the Charleston dance, windshield wipers should be seen from every side. Watch a demo of windshield wipers for the Charleston from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, leaders windshield wiper has an over-the-top feel. Do leaders windshield wipers for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, followers windshield wiper has the same footwork as the leader. Do followers windshield wipers for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video...

For the Charleston dance, windshield wipers require the leader to be careful not to hit the follower's head. Do windshield wipers for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this...

For the Charleston dance, followers tandem kick-around is easy to demonstrate. Watch a demo of followers tandem kick-around for the Charleston from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, leaders role in followers tandem kick-around requires caution as the leader might get hit in the stomach. Perform the leaders role in followers tandem kick-around for the...

For the Charleston dance, followers role in followers tandem kick-around has a 360 degree turn. Perform the followers role in followers tandem kick-around for the Charleston with tips from two...

For the Charleston dance, followers tandem kick-around starts with the release of the left hand. Do the followers tandem kick-around for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this...

For the Charleston dance, simultaneous tandem kick-around is easy to demonstrate. Watch a demo of simultaneous tandem kick-around for the Charleston from two dance instructors in this free video...

For the Charleston dance, leaders role in simultaneous tandem kick-around requires a 360 degree turn. Do the leaders role in simultaneous tandem kick-around for the Charleston with tips from two...

For the Charleston dance, followers role in simultaneous tandem kick-around has a 360 degree counterclockwise turn. Do the followers role in simultaneous tandem kick-around for the Charleston with...

For the Charleston dance, simultaneous tandem kick-around does not have the partners turning the same amount at every point. Perform the simultaneous tandem kick-around for the Charleston with...

For the Charleston dance, the tandem version has many moves that can be incorporated. Learn moves for the tandem Charleston from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, the push-out to tandem has the leader's hand at the follower's waist. Perform the followers push-out to tandem for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in...