Beginning Dance Lessons

Watch this video to learn something short and simple just for you to mix it in to your other salsa dancing moves. Remember, it is not about having multiple long combos, but about putting smaller salsa moves together in different orders that will make you a versatile dancer. Th ...more

Sue Fletcher, walks you through the ten basic steps of beginner tap dancing. Each step is explained from beginning to end in detail so you'll never feel lost or left behind. You'll learn moves like the brush step, the ball change and the flap, all of which are great for any le ...more

Here is a great guide to pole dancing for beginners. Pole dancing expert Elaine Gosling from Poleminx and VideoJug shows you how to do the wrap around move, an impressive move for those beginners out there. Do the wrap around move in beginning pole dancing. Click through to wa ...more

Liquid is a dance common to raves and electronic music like trance, break, drum and bass and jungle beat. The dance uses elements found in popping and techno European dances.

In this instructional video dance lesson, our expert dance instructor Alicia Lagan will demonstrate the beginner's reel in Irish Step dancing. These dance steps are the basis of Irish step dancing. Part 1 of 15 - How to Do beginning Irish Step dancing. Do beginning Irish Step ...more

In this video clip series, our expert will discuss some popular types of Ballroom dances, including foxtrot and the Rumba. Learn secrets of Ballroom dancing, tips and instructions on steps and holds, demonstrations of each of the dances for men and for women and much more. Par ...more

This how to video teaches you the beginning steps of the most popular, basic swing dance, the Lindy Hop. Learn how to do the 6 count basic step, a send out, the basic step in open position, a tuck turn, send in and an inside turn, as well as many other moves, with this dance t ...more

In order to do the Cross Handed Turn Pattern in Salsa dance, you will need to begin by facing your partner. Partners will begin by holding hands: right hand with right hand and left hand with left hand. Raise the right hands over the left hands. The female partner turns on co ...more

This is an instructional video on how to perform beginning poi movements. Poi is the juggling and dramatic spinning of fire. This is also a form of dance as the poi artist is never statis.

Learn this exciting swing dance from the 30s. Sosh and Gina will start at the very beginning, no experience necessary. Learn how to dance from our instructional dance video clips (it's like a virtual dance lesson). Each? week we will post a new video clip here on our video pod ...more

Have you ever been getting your thang on at a club, totally impressing your lady and just feeling the music until you decide to switch from one dance move to another and instead of solid flow you either fumble or have to stop and start again? It's easy to get taken off the bea ...more

Dolling yourself up for a night out on the town clubbing is probably also half the fun of the whole clubbing experience: doing the big hair to make us look like goddesses, donning the impossibly long false eyelashes, slipping on that sexy dress from Bebe, and sticking our toot ...more

Want to play "Let's Dance," the hit single from David Bowie's 1983 album of the same name, on your electric bass guitar? This free video music lesson will show you how it's done. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players (advanced ones should be able to figur ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to perform proper men's styling while salsa dancing. Before you begin this, make sure you have done several lessons with salsa dancing and are familiar with your form. Men should be opening up their body to the woman and prepare to lead her into ...more

Forget the standard one-ended candle— this two-ended spinning candle beats even the biggest candle. It's a simple trick, which needs only a couple glasses (wine glasses used here), one nail, a long taper candle, and a lighter or pack of matches. To make this spinning candle t ...more

This video by StenLTran92 shows how to accomplish the break-dance moves "Windmill" and "Standing Mill." The video begins by first displaying the move in it's entirety. Then, the instructor takes us through the step by step of performing the break-dance move. The moves are all ...more

Square dancing, a fun American pastime! Learn square dance steps with this instructional animation. Fun fact about square dancing: 19 U.S. States deem it their official dance. Square dance is a folk dance with roots in Europe, eventually spreading to the states & becoming more ...more

Square dancing, a fun American pastime! Learn square dance steps with this instructional animation. Fun fact about square dancing: 19 U.S. States deem it their official dance. Square dance is a folk dance with roots in Europe, eventually spreading to the states & becoming more ...more

Square dancing, a fun American pastime! Learn square dance steps with this instructional animation. Fun fact about square dancing: 19 U.S. States deem it their official dance. Square dance is a folk dance with roots in Europe, eventually spreading to the states & becoming more ...more

Square dancing, a fun American pastime! Learn square dance steps with this instructional animation. Fun fact about square dancing: 19 U.S. States deem it their official dance. Square dance is a folk dance with roots in Europe, eventually spreading to the states & becoming more ...more

Learn how to do break dance push ups. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This exercise channels the breakdancer's combination of strength, agility, and balance. Starting Position Begin in a standard push-up, or plank, position. You should be face down ...more

Learn how to play "Let The Flames Begin" by Paramore, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here: What a shame we all became such fragile, broken things. A memory remains just a tiny spark. I give it all my oxygen, To let the flames begin T ...more

Get started in the world of belly dancing with help from a pro! In this video, get a great introduction to belly dancing that covers such topics as posture's importance to correct technique. Understand the correct stance before beginning to belly dance with help from an expert ...more

Starting from the beginning is a good thing when it comes to entering the world of break dancing. A beginning break dance move involves getting into a crouch and moving into a type of running position. Find out how to move the feet to complete this break dance move with help f ...more

If you're entering into the world of break-dancing you'll soon discover there are varying levels of skill. In this video, learn how to do some break dancing moves geared towards beginners with help from two dance experts. A basic break dance move that a beginning dancer can do ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to swing dance Lindy Hop. Users will learn 3 steps the basic step, the send out and the swing out. Begin with a comfortable V position with the partner. The male's hand should be on the female's upper back and the female's hand on the ...more

If you thought belly dancing was all about wiggling your hips, you were wrong. Expand your horizons and learn some belly dancing floor moves. It's important to wear knee pads in the beginning until you master the moves. Learn about the various ways to incorporate floor work in ...more

Check out this dance tutorial video that demonstrates how to do a chest circle in belly dance. The chest circle of belly dancing is an important move to study. Learn to belly dance for fitness or art in this belly dancing video. Take action and remember these tips: -Begin in ...more

Every little girl at one time or another thinks of being a ballerina. The beauty, the grace, the presence. It is a gorgeous art form that deserves respect. This video series will explore some of the beginning facets to ballet dancing and address some of the most important thin ...more

In this tutorial, learn the starting dance move from Michael Jackson's music video for "Smooth Criminal". This spicy song is one of MJ's greatest hits and in this clip, learn how to do the wave move he does in the beginning. Once you master this step, you will look amazing on ...more

Just starting out with your Jerk dancing? In this JusJerk video, some ladies from the neighborhood who go by the name "L7" teach a beginning Jerk dancer the basic Jerk step, as well as the Pin Drop and Reject. JusJerk is one of the Internet's primary sources for Jerk dancing ...more

BBoy Snoop shows you the first 5 steps in break. This is part jumpstyle, little hip-hop and lot of break. He shows you how to do a swipe and the circle at the beginning of most every breakdance routine. This is a basic tutorial and does not get into anything heavy.

For the Melbourne Shuffle why do you need to do that T in the beginning? And how you switch from Runningman into a shuffle? This will show you this Jumpstyle dance choreography. How to go from Shuffle to Running Man and back is lined out here. This is a great tutorial on how t ...more

In this dance how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the eight ballet body positions. These positions are the basis for all ballet moves. These basic moves are great for the beginning ballet dancer. Follow along with this tutorial and you can do the eight ballet body positions.

In this dance how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the pique turns ballet move. This is a basic move for the beginning ballet dancer. Follow along with this dance tutorial and you can do the pique turns ballet move.

This lesson teaches you how to ask someone to dance, to dinner or to go out with you in Mandarin Chinese. Impress that special person by asking them out in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson is great for a beginning Mandarin Chinese student or someone visiting China.

Learn the basic Salsa side step with this dance how to video. This move is an absolute must for beginning Salsa dancers.

Watch this video for some beginning techniques in pole dancing. Learn how to properly walk around the pole.

The Schottische is a partnered country dance, Bohemian in origin. Schottische was popular in Victorian era ballrooms (part of the Bohemian "folk-dance" craze) and left its traces in folk music of countries as distant as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden. At the start o ...more

Learn an entire belly routine with help from a pro! In this video, learn belly dancing moves, such as the chest circle, hip slides, undulations, figure-eights and belly rolls, which can be combined into complete dancing routine, taught here, by an expert: Sahira began her care ...more

Expand your belly dancing horizons by exploring the world of Saidi style belly dancing! The Saidi style of Egyptian belly dancing often incorporates a cane in many of the dance moves. Practice dancing with a cane in Saidi belly dancing with help from an expert: Sahira began he ...more

If you're getting into belly dancing, you should know before getting to thick into it, you have choices. Learn the differences between tribal & Egyptian style belly dancing as well as the differentiating costume that accompanies each style of dance. Sahira began her career as ...more

Don't just belly dance - Kick it up a notch y incorporating tribal fusion! Tribal fusion-style belly dance has increased in popularity, and it incorporates aspects of Egyptian, Arab and American styles. Discover what makes tribal fusion belly dancing unique with help from an e ...more

Get started doing basic Arabic belly dance moves including the hip slide, the hip twist and the figure-eight. Wear a hip scarf to better see how your hips are moving during this lesson taught by belly dancing expert Sahira. Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer i ...more

Tutus aren't the only dance prop... Belly dancers often times dance with swords! Sword belly dancing is performed with a special dancing sword that is balanced on the head or belly. Learn about novice-level sword techniques from this expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle ...more

In this how to video you will begin learning the salsa. This tutorial teaches you three basic steps, the forward back step, the side break, and the back break. Part 1 of 2 - How to Dance the basic steps of the salsa. Dance the basic steps of the salsa - Part 2 of 2. Click thro ...more

This video is a demonstration of how to walk/dance the Grand March (also known as The March, Polonaise, Grand Promenade, and Opening March). This march is the formal and traditional way to begin a formal ball.

In this video you watch a demonstration of early 19th Century dance combinations. The video shows you how to properly begin a French Waltz.

In this video you watch a demonstration of what a person did before they began a dance during the early 19th Century. They show you what one is supposed to do before it and how the bow and curtsy work.

In this tutorial, we learn how to dance to Thriller as a tribute to Michael Jackson. Start off by moving around on the floor in the very beginning of the song, raising yourself up into the air. After this, you will start to walk left and right like you are a zombie, them walk ...more

Have you mastered the beginning break dancing tricks and are looking for something a bit harder? Try the "air chair". To do the air chair in breakdance, you'll need to already know how to do a chair, because the air chair is an advanced version of the chair. Get the air chair ...more

Want to learn how to break dance? In this video, learn the beginning-level three-step, a break dancing essential. In order to become a break-dancer, an individual needs to get into good shape through exercise, and he also needs to take dance classes. Learn more about becoming ...more

Jay R. has some dances that he wants to show off and teach to you. He is going to be teaching you how to perform 10 different dance moves. Jay will be walking you through 10 easy dance steps that just about anyone can do. Dances included in his video are the reject, the jerk, ...more

Stick Figures, a jerk dance crew, show JusJerk the difference between The Dougie and The Jig and describe how its differences are not only in movement, but more in attitude. Don't miss the free-style Jerking in the beginning of the video! Who knows, it may inspire some new mov ...more

In this dance how to video, Larry Payne demonstrates the sissone a la seconde ferme (to the second position closed), then en avant (in front), finishing with a "changement." The step sissone is named for the person who invented it. ballet move. This is a basic move for the beg ...more

In this video, we learn how to dance the tango: the Hard Side. This will focus on the follower's pivot from an ocho. Sometimes it's harder for the leader and easier for the follower or vice versa. You can do various combinations while starting with the basic tango when you beg ...more

Begin with your feet together. Jive dance is very bouncy. So, all of your steps should have a bounce in them. You will also be placing the emphasis on the "and" of each count. Hop on your right foot and bring your left knee up on and. Step back on one. Hop and bring your knee ...more