Some line dance choreographies call for rolling vines. These steps typically take up four counts, with steps on the first three counts. During these three steps, the dancer executes at least a full…
"Hoedown Throwdown" is a song with an accompanying dance from the Disney/Miley Cyrus vehicle "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Cyrus refers to the Hoedown Throwdown as the "big dance number" in the film,…
In the summer of 1958, Johnny Otis introduced "Willie and the Hand Jive" to the rock-and-roll era. Teenagers quickly adopted a dance called the "hand jive" and it has since been spotlighted in…
"Macarena" is a song popularized by Spanish pop duo Los Del Rio. It was a minor hit in Spain in 1993, but became a smash in the United States in the summer of 1996. The accompanying video featured the…
The Charleston, the hustle, the moonwalk, the jerk: Add to the list of dance crazes the ice cream freeze dance from Miley Cyrus. Cyrys became a tween sensation through her Disney Chanel television…
Bhangra is a type of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region of South Asia. The dance was originally a folk dance that celebrated farming and the harvest season. Bhangra music and dance…
The Toyota Robot had its beginnings when Toyota started developing industrial robots in the 1970s. These robots were designed to help in factories, and were integrated in the transportation, welding…
Born out of the dance clubs and discotheques in Chicago, house dancing puts fancy footwork to the beat of bass-pumping house music. This high-energy dance is not only entertaining to watch, but fun to…
Shimmy dance steps are common in belly dancing, a dance which has its origins in the 14th century B.C. The dance itself was considered sacred and, for Saudi women, not meant to be seen by men. There…
Raspa, or "La Raspa," is a traditional Mexican dance that is celebratory in nature and full of lively movements. Along with the Mexican Hat Dance, the Raspa is one of the most well-known Mexican…
A dance step diagram can be beneficial when learning a dance combination. Having the steps laid out visually on the floor can help you to absorb and internalize the steps better than just listening to…
For the serious dancer, all the world is a stage. Unfortunately not every venue (or home) is equipped with a suitable dance floor, especially for tap, flamenco and clogging. A portable dance floor can…
The ending dance scene of the now classic "Dirty Dancing" film is forever ingrained in in the minds of those who have seen it, beginning with the uttering of the phrase, "Nobody puts baby in a…
The "Maple Gunman" song and video are by a Japanese rock band based in Tokyo known as the AnCafe, or Antic Cafe, that formed in 2003. "Maple Gunman" features a hard-rock intro eventually giving way…
The Bristol Stomp was written by the Dovells in 1957. It did not really catch on until 1961. While the Dovells fell out of fashion in the 1960s, the Bristol Stomp remains a popular dance around the…
The Turkey Trot, danced tp ragtime music, was popular at the turn of the 20th century. Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" was a favorite accompaniment. The popularity of this dance was helped by it being…
According to "All About Tap," the soft shoe is characterized by "humor, wit, and delicate nature of the tapping performed with a very smooth and leisurely cadence". Soft shoe routines were performed…
The Chinese fan dance is performed in celebration of Chinese culture. It represents beauty, grace and delicacy, according to the Chinese Educational Development Project (http://www.cedp.org.uk}. It…
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video has captivated audiences for more than two decades. From proms to weddings to professional dance performances, the video's iconic zombie-themed choreography has…
Step ball change is a basic dance pattern that is used in a number of different dance styles including jazz, modern, country line dancing and partner dancing. When learning to dance, it helps to…
Country dance for couples is a form of social dance mostly performed to country-western music. Country dance features various dances such as the Two Step, the Promenade, the Waltz and the Polka. The…
American recording artist Chris Brown has had numerous hit singles, which include "Run It!," "Kiss Kiss" and "Forever." His "Wall to Wall" song and its accompanying video is reminiscent of Michael…
Ciara is a 24-year-old hip-hop singer and dancer who had a No. 1 single "Goodies" in 2004. Since then her recording career has skyrocketed, resulting in other No. 1 releases and an album that went…
"The Mambo #5" is a song originally composed and recorded in 1949 by Pérez Prado. Dance steps were created to accompany the song, comprised of two dance styles: Mambo (originating in Cuba) and…
The Superman dance was choreographed for the single "Crank Dat," released by Soldier Boy, also known as Soulja Boy Tellem. The song and dance went viral, garnering international attention in the…
The River County Band did a wonderful song called "We're All Here" that inspired a fun line dance called the River County Stomp. The dance was choreographed by Barry Amato, and it is one of those line…
Dancing has always been a part of the Greek culture and the tradition continues today. Many of the Greek dances have religious origins but they are also a way to tell stories, have fun and…
Mexican step dance walks along in rhythm and steps. A story flows to an end as the dancers move in rounds to music. Vivid colors display the meaning of the moments. On the stage, dancers stamp the…
Mambo is a Latin partner dance that is very similar to the Salsa in structure, but differs mainly in its musicality. Mambo was born in Cuba in the 1940s, and then brought to Mexico and New York City.…
The popular television anime "The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi" ends with the characters doing an eccentric dance to the song "Hare Hare Yukai." This dance has become infamous on the Internet and has…
The Red Hot Salsa is an intermediate country line dance. Christina Browne choreographed the dance, and David Sheriff wrote the song, "Red Hot Salsa," which accompanies the dance. The Red Hot Salsa…
There are two versions of the robot dance: the one Michael Jackson did, and the one everybody else can do. The "everybody" robot is a bit of a joke dance, but it's always good for a laugh and will…
The traditional Syrtos dance popular throughout Greece is also a mainstay of Greek weddings, cultural festivals and other festive celebrations held around the world. If you choose to learn only one…
Bhangra dance originated in the Punjab area of India. Originally it was a folk dance in celebration of the harvest. The driving beat of the Bhangra is provided by the dhol, a type of drum. Bhangra…
Pointe, or ballet dancing on your toes, is what every little ballerina looks forward to someday doing. However, it takes a lot of strength and focus, so one must endure several years of hard training…
The Booty Call is a line dance performed to a song with the same name. A number of different artists have recorded this rap/funk remix. The dance resembles the Electric Slide, another well-known line…
The movie musical "Grease" hit cinemas in 1978, and its choreographed numbers caused a dance sensation. "Grease" dance routines are popular with many dancers and often recreated at shows, recitals and…
For an easy and hilarious way to show off at a party, the "Superfreak" dance is the way to go. This dance involves some booty shaking, some growling tiger noises and other moves that are impossible to…
Sevillanas are a set of dances that form the core of Spanish folk dance. They are danced at ferias, weddings, and many other social events in Spain, and the steps are the building blocks of flamenco.
The foxtrot is similar to the waltz, with a box step, plus walking and side steps. The foxtrot, however, is danced in 4/4 time, with the two slow and two quick steps. The slow steps each use two…
The Mississippi Slide--also known as the Mississippi Cha-Cha Slide, STOMP, Stomp 2007, and the Stomp Line Dance--is a line dance designed to be danced to Mixx Master Lee's "Stomp." It is on the CD…
Since ancient times, dance has been essential to Greek culture. Dance was used as preparation for battle, and dance displays brought revenue for civic expenses. According to the Hellenic Information…
Dance is an art form or sports activity that is typically used in performance, liturgical or expressionist venues. From the French word, "danser," dance involves the movement of your body (typically…
The Peabody dance style is a faster form of the fox-trot, which is a slow and slinky dance. Done to ragtime music, the Peabody is jumpy with a unique partner hold. It was named after the policeman…
Pop, or better known as hip-hop, is an innovative form of dance created in the 1950s on the streets. This style of dance is performed with music that has a heavy, consistent beat. Unlike ballet or…
Performing Latino dance steps can be an excellent way to express your passionate side, have fun and burn calories at the same time. Samba, cha-cha, mambo and merengue hail from different countries,…
Originally, the Crip Walk was intended as a gang move--a way for one gang member to differentiate himself from the members of other gangs. In 2007, the Crip Walk began to be performed by non-gang…
The Cotton Eye Joe is a fast energetic dance with several variations. Traditionally, the Cotton Eyed Joe is danced by a man and woman, side by side, holding crossed hands and moving in a…
The barn dance came from Scotland to the US in the 1860s, where it was known as "Pas de Quartre" or the "poor peoples ballroom." Barn dances became associated with barn raising, weddings and other…
West Coast Dance, known as West Coast Swing, is the dance of California. This dance is a "slot dance" because it involves partners, ordinarily a man and a woman, dancing up and down a track or line.…
The Boot Scootin' Dance dance steps owe their inception to the grand old west. Back then cowboys, eager for companionship and the company of two-legged folk, would rush to the dance floor without…
Dancing in the Renaissance was what every noble did. It was considered good manners and a vital part of social etiquette. This form of dancing was elegant and, because of the clothing fashions for…
Dancing was an important part of social gatherings during medieval times. The dances enjoyed by the people of the Renaissance era are constructed of simple steps that build on each other and can be…
In September 2006, DJ Unk debuted his song, "Walk It Out." It swept the nation and soon was a hit on the dance floor. The dance that is associated with this song is a "poole palace dance."
From James Brown to the Backstreet Boys, a form of the boogaloo dance has been performed by artists since the 1960s. Following these dance steps, you can master the basics of the boogaloo. You can add…
The Soldier Boy dance is often performed to Soulja Boy's "Soulja Boy Tell 'Em," a popular hip-hip song. The dance involves loose movement of the whole body in an easy to follow, repetitious fashion.…
The Macarena is a fun, simple dance that almost anyone can perform. The original song was released by the artist Los Del Rio and was popular in the Spanish music scene. It was released again in 1996…
The Watermelon Crawl is a country line dance that emerged with the song "Watermelon Crawl" in 1994. The song appeared on country singer Tracy Lawrence's album "No Ordinary Man." The dance consists of…
"Hopi" is short for "hopituh shi-nu-mu," which means "the peaceful people" in their language, and their philosophy centers around a reverence for all things. They are a Southwestern Native American…
There are a myriad of benefits to girls learning dance steps. Dancing can help girls to develop grace, poise, balance and even confidence. However, since there are many genres of dance, deciding…
The two-step is a very popular country dance that has exploded in popularity thanks to the huge rise in country music listeners in recent years. Learning the basic two-step is not overly challenging,…
Hannah Montana--or more properly, Miley Cyrus--has done it again: another top-tapping song and an equally charming video. Best yet, Miley has provided instructions on how to dance her Hoedown…
The chachacha belongs to the family of Cuban dances that includes the mambo and the rumba. The name "chachacha" comes from the split on the fourth beat of the music. To fully bring out the magic of…
Zulu is a tribe of native Africans in South Africa, one of the largest ethnic groups in that country. Their traditional dances celebrate weddings, the inauguration of a new king, the choosing of a…
Lord of the Dance, not to be confused with, or associated with, the Christian hymn of the same name, is a dance show that was highly popular during the '90s and remains a top box office draw, with two…
The sardana, a moving circle dance of the Spanish region of Catalonia, represents national pride, unity and identity. The origin of the dance is unknown, though similarities to Mediterranean and…
Although folklore often attributes the tarantella name to the dance's supposed ability to cure the bite of the tarantula spider, the name of the Italian folk dance comes from Taranto, Italy, the place…
The Moonlight Saunter is a dance done in 4/4 time that is ranked as being one of the favorite dances along with the fox-trot. It is also a favorite in national championship dancing.
The Locomotion is the dance that goes along with the song "The Loco-Motion," recorded, separately, by Little Eva, Grand Funk Railroad and Kylie Minogue. The dance can also be used with swing songs and…
The Gumboot Dance can be traced to Apartheid. Mine owners forced migrant workers to work in flooded mines, where they were chained to their stations and prohibited from speaking with one another.…
There are anywhere from 36 to 64 dance steps in the Tennessee Waltz. These variations are due to the many choreographers who have altered the dance to fit their needs. Considered an intermediate…
According to the Hawaii State Society, "Hukilau" in Hawaiian means to pull ropes, as in pulling a fishing net. This form of fishing, called "purse seine fishing," has been traditional to Polynesian…
The Slosh was a popular line dance in the 1970s. It is characterized by steps, kicks and turns that are repeated over and over. The Slosh is becoming popular again in places around the world,…
The Cajuns, or Acadians, moved from Acadia to Southern Louisiana, and developed a musical style that incorporated their own folk and fiddle music with that of the Creoles, who favored accordions. The…
The Rumba, also known as the "Latin Waltz," is a simple box step in which the dancing couple stays in place on the dance floor. It can be danced in a basic, romantic way or in a more showy way. The…
Soulja Boy's dance to his song "Crank That" also known as the superman dance is a craze that is sweeping dance floors all around the country. The song is catchy and the dance is easy and fun to do.…
The Soulja Boy dance is typically danced to Soulja Boy Tell 'Em's song "Crank That." The kick move will take some practice, but the rest of the dance is easy to learn.
Children's dances can be fun and beneficial. Dance teaches physical coordination, rhythm and creativity. Learning and practicing dance steps helps children to understand patterns and follow…
The Hucklebuck dance had its origins in the 1900s and was considered very provocative, even by today's standards. Popular in the 1940s and 50s, it is regaining popularity today. Now, it's possible to…
May Day, or Beltane (bright fire) in the Anglo Saxon era, marks the beginning of the growing season. The original maypole was a hawthorn tree that was cut down and brought to the center of the…
The 1960s seemed to be one dance craze after another. Everyone was learning the newest steps, making shows such as "American Bandstand" among the most popular on television. Everyone remembers The…
Dancing serves many different functions for different societies and different people. While dancing today can be seen as everything from art to exercise, the dancing of the 1930s was most often seen…
The 1980s saw the start of some dance fads that have stood the test of time and remain popular today. Breakdancing and "slam dancing"---also known as mosh pits---started during the decade. There are…
The Caballo Dorado is a type of Mexican Hustle danced to the Spanish version of "My Achy Breaky Heart." It's a real easy dance to learn, especially once you see people doing it. It mixes a little bit…
The foxtrot is one of the most popular ballroom dances for novices and professionals. The dance, which was born in America, it is now widely used throughout the world. The foxtrot is one of the easier…
The waltz is commonly known as the grandfather of all couples dances and is traditionally the bride and groom's first dance at the reception. The dance is a symbol of status, culture and…
If you have ever wanted to dance like a hamster, it's perfectly understandable. The adorable animated online creatures created by Deidre LaCarte in 1997 are irresistible. So grab some comfortable…
A great dance move to learn that can be done with a partner is the 2 step. This particular dance move has a lot of different variations and can be mixed up together to make for a fun evening of…
Step dancing can be traced back to the very beginning of the African American experience and was a rich part of early American culture. Step dancing has developed and is still alive today. Step…
The Cha-Cha Slide is a line dance created by Mr. C, also known as Casper, a Chicago DJ. The dance was originally designed as a workout for Bally's Total Fitness. The steps are called out during the…
The Texas two-step is a lively western dance made popular by the film "Urban Cowboy." Although the dance can be done to many country songs, it is most commonly danced to Hal Ketchum's "Past the Point…
Michael Jackson's dancing seemed to defy several rules of physics by moving in ways that seemed to have little to do with gravity, logic and reason. If you have a hankering to dance like him, start…
After being introduced to the public by Harry Fox in 1913 (although the story varies), the four-count fox-trot quickly became one of the most popular dance crazes of the 20th century, sweeping the…
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 with…
The jitterbug is one of the popular dances that came out of the early twentieth century and refers to a variety of swing dances such as the jive, the Lindy hop and the West Coast swing. The term…
Using your chest is an important part of popping. It is the move that allows you to flow naturally into other steps. By sticking out your sternum and using key muscles, you can perfect this step. It's…
Step dancing originated in Scotland and Ireland, where the farmers were known to step in place to a fine fiddle tune in their heads or live on the streets. Immigrants to North America kept the…
There is more than one story pertaining to the origin of the merengue, from slaves forced to drag one foot as they danced because they were chained together, or out of sympathy for a returning hero…
Once you've learned the basic front and back steps in salsa dancing and you have the basic rhythm down you can move onto side steps and combinations. The rock step is a simple shifting of the weight…
Dancing is a lot of fun as long as you don't trip over your own feet. You need to learn the steps so you can move along the dance floor with grace and confidence. You can do it remember the steps if…
You'll often find large crowds cheering on someone who knows their moves in break dancing. If you're new to the break dancing scene but want to learn a move to impress everyone, one of the easiest to…