Dancing Basics

Do you see this picture? If you were responsible for this insane mess of fun, people would want to have sex with you. I know I would ;) But seriously, its not hard at all to get a dance party...

The dance is defined as a sequence of steps and body movements performed in rhythm to music. It is like an art to make a choreography. Is your child interested in art? You want to please him and...

Chowka is a square stance used by Odissi dancers. It denotes Lord Jagannath, the main deity of Odissi. Odissi is a 2000 year old mystical dance style from the eastern Indian state of Orissa. It is...

You see this crossing move in samba a lot in Dancing With The Stars and other dancesport events on TV or live. This samba move is also executed on the social dance floor, but if you cannot do it,...

I never understood people who halfway dance. If you're going to dance, sexy dance! Dance is supposed to be sexy. Dancing is sex. All the animals do it to attract mates. What, do you want to...

Instead of searching for your black tights in the last minute you can mentally prepare to shine on stage! With this list of to-do's preparing for your or your child's dance performances will be a...

Do you want to dance with your special someone but are unsure of how to hold them? A formal dance position is the best way to take your partner in your arms and will give you maximum control on...

Have you ever wanted to learn Shag dancing but was worried about how you would ever get all the steps? Well, it is not as hard as you think. If you can step forward and back then you are almost...

Today (July 26th) is Mick's birthday and as he is my long time, imaginary rock-n-roll boyfriend, I felt compelled to share with you the key to getting your swagger-like-Mick-Jagger ON. Yeah yeah,...

A cute guy walks up to you and asks you to dance. You really want to, but you are scared because you don’t know how. Don’t worry; it’s not as hard as you think. The key things to remember are to...

You see a beautiful girl you would like to ask to slow dance with you—but you don’t know how to slow dance! Don’t worry; it’s not as hard as you think. The key things to remember are to be a...

Dance floors can be intimidating, especially if you are shy. It is important to remember that social dancing is supposed to be fun, so just relax and have a good time.

So you want to dirty dance to improve your score with the opposite/same sex? Knowing how to do the dirty dance can help you tremendously. Or if you just want to learn to have even more fun this...

This is a basic how-to for achieving a split. If you are an athlete who needs to perfect their splits and over-splits, check out my article entitled, "How to perfect your splits"

The chassé step is one the the most basic moves in dance. Upon mastering this step, one can use it to perform more difficult dance steps.

For tom-girls and drag-boys, learning to walk with a five-inch spike on your heel can be difficult. Here are a few tips on how not to embarrass or injure yourself.

Krump dancing is referred to as Krumping. It is a hip-hop style dance with very aggressive movements. The idea is to use all of the raw emotion that is inside of you and turn it into a stomping...

Snake arms are one of the most basic moves in the art of belly dancing, but also one of the more challenging moves to perfect. With practice, though, you can master this beautiful and exotic move.

Social dancing, whether you do ballroom, swing, waltz, contra, ceili, folk, Morris, or something else, is a wonderful way to get exercise, enjoy music, find friends, and become part of a warm and...

It’s fun to belly dance with finger cymbals. Finger cymbals (also known as zils or sagat) are often associated with belly dancers, but what most people do not realize is that the cymbals are...

I got a phone call the other week from a friend of mine who was using hushed tones to communicate her message to me. While I couldn't understand what she was saying and asked her to speak louder,...

You have been invited to a Ceili and you don't know how to dance. Well, it's not that hard. If you can count to 3, 4, 7 and 8, you can participate in an Irish or Scottish Ceili.

Ever wished you and your friends could jump up and dance to those Irish tunes you hear, and actually know what you were doing? Here's your chance! Ceili dancing is a fun, laid-back, social form...

Have you always wanted to know how to Waltz or do the Jitter Bug, but just never had time. While learning to dance online is not a substitute for dance lessons they can show you the basic steps. ...

Here's a pretty easy dance for all who love dance music. It's fun, it's easy, and it looks pretty cool. This is Scooter's music video for "Jumping All Over the World."

Dancing is as easy as one, two, three. We all attend functions where we are expected to dance. If you don't know how to dance, it can be a very long night for you. The good news is that...

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Ballroom dancing is traditionally known for emphasizing conservative, heterosexual roles. Simply put, men lead the dance and women practice gracefulness and poise while appearing as if they are...

Ballroom dancing constantly remains fascinating in many people's eyes, due to its constant flair for passion, romance and sometimes non-traditional motions. Unlike most genres, this form of...

When choreographing a dance it can be extremely helpful to score your music before you step into rehearsal. Scoring is a way to visually represent rhythm. Follow these steps to make your job that...

Bachata is a Latin dance originating in the Dominican Republic. It is a romantic dance, as partners hold each other close and sway to the music. Follow these steps, listen to a few bachata songs...

With the enormous popularity of Dancing With the Stars, ballroom dancing is enjoying an enormous resurgence in popularity. One of the most basic ballroom dance positions is called...

Most studios start beginners in the "Open Facing" position. The next step up from that is the "Closed Facing" position. This is a more advanced position and requires a bit more...

Have you hit a wall in your dancing ability? Read on for some foolproof ways to improve your moves.