Dancing Basics

Dancing at parties can be an ideal way to let off steam and have fun with family and friends. For those who do not feel comfortable dancing in front of others, it can be scary and intimidating. ...

Rumba originated in sixteenth century Cuba, where it was formed from the dance and musical influences of African slaves as well as Spanish colonizers. The character of the dance was originally...

Heading out to the clubs for a night of dancing holds the promise of a night to remember -- or one to forget! If you're unsure about your dancing prowess, never been to a nightclub before or...

Head spotting originated in ballet, though it has made its way as a basic technique in all dance forms from hip hop to ballroom. It is a very important technique to learn early on and can make any...

The Cha-Cha, also known as the Cha-Cha-Cha, is a very popular ballroom dance that belongs to the Latin dance style. The name "Cha-Cha" derives from the beat of the rhythm of music that...

The cross body lead in Cha Cha is a fantastic step to add to your repertoire early on. It will be an "evergreen" pattern that you can utilize for the rest of your dancing career,...

The American Cha Cha is a great social dance you can expect to be doing quite often, and a Basic Bronze level routine will take you far in any venue. Below is a description of the specific...

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...

The alemana is a very popular basic technique utilized in International Latin dancing and can be seen in the Rhumba and Cha Cha, with most frequency being exhibited in the former. Overall it is a...

One of the characteristics that sets Bolero apart from other Latin dances is the rise and fall that occurs throughout the dance. All other Latin dances are danced completely level—you...

Perhaps you've always wanted to learn how to dance, but just haven't found the time. There are as many different options out there for you as there are dance styles. Whether you just want to...

The chord beat crossover is a dance step that any eager dancer can learn. Find out more about the crossover from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

Improve your balance and basic foot work by performing some dance moves. Learn the chord beat crossover from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

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...

Half turns are pivots that take you from facing the front to the back. Then you do the second half turn when you pivot back in the same direction you just came from. This vibrant dance takes up...