Dancing Basics

Imagine being led by hand onto the dance floor. The music starts and you and your dance partner begin to move. Now imagine that your partner spins around for a turn and steps on your foot without...

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...

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...

Dancing has long been used as a social mechanism, allowing people get to know one another. However, for many individuals, dancing is terrifying, embarrassing and downright awkward. If you are a...

Tackling the tango is no easy proposition. There is style to consider, as tango comes in many flavors: Argentine, Uruguayan, Finnish, vintage--and, of course, ballroom, the style seen on "Dancing...

The cross body lead is one of the most popular patterns in all Latin dances. It is a favorite in any social club or venue, as it is relatively simple in figure and accomplishes a direction change....

Argentine Tango is a challenging dance, though it's also fun, since partners feel each other’s movement to determine what step to take. While this sensual dance only has 5 basic steps, it...

Argentine Tango is made up of styles from different regions and time periods, originating from Argentina and Uruguay. It is danced in an embrace that can be open, closed or at arms length. Feet...

The two-step is a popular dance combination in Country-Western partner dancing and group line dancing. The two-step combination is used in many traditional dances like the foxtrot and polka, while...

Going out to the club on a Friday night is a great way to release a little stress after a week of working. You don't, however, want to show up to the club without knowing how to dance. There are...

Mambo shines are a great way to show off your dance moves. Find out some more tips about mambo shines from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

Following your partner with the open break right turn dance maneuver can be simple if you follow a few easy steps. Learn some tips for following your partner from a professional dance instructor...

Tear up the dance floor with a perfectly executed routine with your dancing partner. Learn to execute the right turn correctly with your partner from a professional dance instructor in this free...

Why dance alone when you can start dancing with a partner. Learn the cross body lead dance maneuver from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

Having trouble keeping up or guiding your dancing partner through a routine? Learn how to improve your dancing from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

Dancing the mambo with a partner can be fun and easy if you follow a few basics. Learn more about partner mambo dancing from a professional dance instructor in this free video.

The front double cross is an excellent move to perform whether your dancing alone or with a partner. Learn some tips for performing the double cross from a professional dance instructor in this...

Now you needn’t sit on the fence looking in, you can confidently hit the floor and two step your way to applause. The Houston Two Step had its origins in the early 1950s and as its name...

The tango is the ultimate dance of passion. This traditional Argentine dance has been wildly popular for decades, if not centuries. Tango is impressive to watch, but if you master the basic forms,...

Many beginners struggle with smoothness and timing due to the hustle's three-count pattern. However, once you master the hustle, you'll have another dance to use at clubs.

The tango is a dance of subtle pursuit. It must be danced with perfect balance and relaxation to convey this attitude. Professional lessons are best if you want to truly learn to tango, but you...

The cha-cha is a traditional Latin dance that's grown in popularity since it's debut in New York City in the mid-1900s. The turn is such an intricate part of the cha-cha dance that doing a bad...

Dancing, no matter what the style, rests on the dancer's ability to keep pace with the beat and, if a partner dance, to keep that flow going with each other as complements rather than obstacles....

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...

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...

If you dance socially at clubs or if you attend school dances, chances are you're going to dance with a number of bad dancers over the years. Though dancing with a bad dancer may be both...

You've seen Dirty Dancing a dozen times, and now you want to learn how to make those moves for yourself on the dance floor. Grab your partner and have some fun shaking your booty with these...

The tango, an intimate dance that many couples want to learn, is a dance with a long history. The basic two-step is pretty simple and can be learned quickly.

Before attending a social ballroom dancing function, there are a few rules of etiquette that you should follow. Remembering to follow these rules will enable you to have a great time and also...

While most dance moves with a partner require natural opposite steps, the inside partner step allows dancers to move in the same direction. In fact, one partner's feet will actually take the place...

The inside turn is quite possibly one of the most popular dance moves. There are two major types of turns: the inside turn and the outside turn. The inside turn allows the man to bring the woman...

While dancing with your partner you may want to perform an outside partner step. This step is very similar to the inside partner step, except that when you place your foot in the opposite...

Dancers perform the outside turn as an extension to lead into another type of dance or as an exit after an inside turn has been successfully completed. The outside turn gives the woman the chance...

You should follow swing dance etiquette when going to a public dance hall with the intention to dance. There are certain informal rules a dancer should follow in order to not only have a good time...

Dancers all want to look good on the dance floor. In addition to specialized skills and abilities, and of course hours and hours of grueling training, dancers need to take a few tips on other...

When you are trying to learn how to perform a dance, the footwork can be complicated and difficult to remember. Luckily, many common partner dances only require the moves of the box step. The box...

The dosado (pronounced doe-se-doe) is a basic dance move that is used in such dances as the polka and the square dance. The name refers to the French term "dos-a-dos" which is translated as...

When a slow song comes on at a dance, you have two options, you can go sit down or slow dance with a partner. For the sake of having a good time, it is best to slow dance with a partner. This way,...

Cutting in is not rude, if it is done right.

Like so many Latin dances, the cha-cha has its origins in Cuba. It is a more formal dance than some of the other Latin dances.