Dancing Basics

Footwork is always the first thing you learn in any dance and lays the foundation for the movement you are about to do. The American Cha Cha, although not nearly as complex as her foreign sister...

The 3 step turn to the right is slightly rarer than its sister to the left. However, it is still a necessary basic to practice so that you are a well rounded dancer. It can be an exciting pattern...

The twist lock is a relatively new and very exciting technique that can be applied to your Cha Cha dancing to really give it some attitude. The traditional back lock, once mastered, is not as...

The alemana is one of the most popular techniques ever utilized in Latin dancing, and can be seen with its full power in the slow dance of Rumba. Although it can also be done in Salsa and Cha Cha,...

The right underarm turn is a great turn you can use to spice up your portfolio of patterns anytime you go social dancing or if you are writing a routine with a partner. It is a fun turn that is...

The right underarm turn, or reverse turn, is a rarer pattern than its sister the underarm turn, or alemana. Although it is not seen as much in traditional choreography or social dancing routines,...

Impress your friends with some fancy footwork on the dance floor. Learn some tips for the two o'clock right turn from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

Improving your footwork is always important when working on dance maneuvers. Learn about the cross body lead from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

Learn the steps, moves & footwork for Irish step dancing in these free online video dance lessons.

Learn the steps, moves & footwork for a beginner's reel in Irish step dancing in these free online video dance lessons.

Learn the 3 steps, moves & footwork for Irish step dancing in these free online video dance lessons.