Dancing Basics

Learning the basic tap dance steps builds up a foundation for more complicated moves, and the most basic steps include the shuffle, the shim sham, the shuffle ball change and the stomp. Practice a...

Hip action is a very important part of the Cha Cha, or any Latin Ballroom dance, for that matter. A mastery of the hips will not only allow you to move correctly and display the patterns, but you...

The Cha Cha is a dance filled with staccato beats and hits, and often many refer to the body motion found throughout the dance as a "tick" (more in terms of the sound or its relation to...

The American Cha Cha is a cheeky little dance that is great for social venues anywhere you go. It is much easier to learn compared to its sister, the International Cha, and the patterns do not...

Hips are one of the defining features of a woman in dance, and it is a crucial element in dancing a good Cha Cha. The Cha Cha is a cheeky, fun dance and the Lady should know how to play off of her...

Arm styling is crucial to spice up your dancing once you have gotten the footwork under control. Although it is not as emphasized for men as it is for ladies, arm styling can still be a...

American Rumba is among the easiest of the social and competitive ballroom dances, and can be mastered much more quickly than other dances in the same category. Because of its simplicity, it is...

The cross body lead is a pattern seen in many social dancing environments and venues, and because of its relatively simple nature yet "pattern payout" of changing direction, it is a fun step that...

International Cha Cha differs from American Cha Cha in that it is designed more for a competitive atmosphere rather than a social one. Thus, the patterns are more difficult to master and require a...

See another example of how to move when hula dancing to music in this free video clip.

Learn how to do the basic motions for hula dancing in this free video clip.

See an example of how to move when hula dancing to music in this free video clip.

The Merengue is known by the signature hip action or Cuban motion that comes from the bending and straightening of the legs. The Merengue steps happen on the down beat of the music. The steps are...

Mambo is a form of Cuban dance that has become popular in the United States among young and old people alike. Instructors often teach the mambo at dance clubs and weddings because the dance starts...