Dance Lessons: Video Series

Dance steps for the jitterbug start with by moving to the left side, moving to the right side and then stepping back with the left foot. Ladies should follow the lead of their partner when dancing the jitterbug with instructions from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Different types of Latin American dances that are popular in clubs and dance studios include the salsa, the cha cha and the volero dance. Learn the dance steps for a variety of fun and romantic Latin American dances with instructions from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Ask someone to dance at a formal ball by going up to the person's table, asking, "May I have this dance, please?," leading the lady to the dance floor, and then taking her back to her spot after the dance is over. Make sure to dance appropriately for the song that is playing with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

To become a Latin dancer, visit a dance school that specializes in Latin dancing, find a workshop that is teaching Latin dancing, or find a person who knows different forms of dancing. Visit the country where the Latin dance originated to help learn Latin dance steps with tips from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Become a Mexican dancer by finding a dance school that specializes in the national dances of Mexico, going online to find instructions and looking for dance groups that work with Mexican dances. Work on the intricate footwork for Mexican dancing with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

When dancing in a conga line, be sure to keep hands right on the waist of the person in front of you. Try to follow the rhythm of the conga line as much as possible with help from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

When dancing at the prom, the girl will go on the left side of the partner, the dance will usually be some sort of waltz or slow dance, and each partner should thank the other after the dance. Follow proper etiquette when asking someone to dance at the prom with tips from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

The basic steps for the salsa dance follow a four by four rhythm that requires the dancers to take three steps and then hold for a beat. Start with the left foot to dance the salsa with instructions from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

The Lindy and swing dance steps are similar in that both follow a side-to-side movement and a rock step, but the swing dance has one more side to side step before the rock step begins. Start both the Lindy and swing dance by moving to the right side first with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Gain flexibility for dancing by stretching the arms upward, bending the knees and then straightening them, or by bending down on the knees and stretching one leg back. Keep muscles soft and flexible with regular stretching using tips from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Getting good footwork, particularly for Latin dances, requires really working with the inner side of the foot for each dance step. Create a line with the inner side of the foot to get good dancing footwork with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Learn tango dance steps by having the male dancer start with one step back, one step to the right, a step to the side and then several steps forward. Move forward, backward and to the side when dancing the tango with instructions from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Learning to dance freestyle requires combining anything movements that come from the heart with the rhythm of the music that is playing. Prepare for the basic rhythms of Latin music when dancing freestyle with advice from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Popular Venezuelan dances include a joropo, which is a Venezuelan folklore dance, and the Venezuelan waltz. Follow a one, two, three beat for most popular Venezuelan dances with instructions from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.

Traditional dances of Mexico are influenced by the Mayan culture, regional states within Mexico and European dance moves. Find out about the Ballet Folklorico, and other popular Mexican dances, with information from an experienced dance instructor in this free video on dancing.