Sampling, beat making, whatever you wanna call it, its been done for years since the beginning of Hip Hop and Rap back in the 80's. Artists like Tupac, Biggie, Mos Def, and others defined the times of their generations rapping over beats. If you're interested in making your ow ...more
Tutting is one of the members of the larger Popping family of hip-hop dance styles, so named because the moves are inspired by the right angle heavy art of early Egyptians. It looks very cool and doesn't requires as much full-body coordination as many other dances, so learn it ...more
T.I. is finally out of the joint and back on the hip-hop scene. What better way to celebrate in your own home for free than making an XBox 360 Avatar in his likeness? This video will show you how to use one set of clothing pieces to make a pretty spitting image of the rap star ...more
While some clubs have separate rooms that maintain themselves as only hip hop and r&b, or only pop music and rock, often, no matter where you're dancing, the DJ will switch up a track out of the blue that's totally not in line with the Eminem song you were dancing to before. ...more
So you think you can dance? Well sorry honey, but we're here to tell you that your over the top worms and butter churning don't exactly count as hip, impressive dance moves. But fear not; this video will teach you one of the simplest ways to get started dancing like a pro. Th ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a beat in Apple Garage Band. First, load Garage Band and then load a beat onto this. After this, you can find a melody by using the different bars on the left, to change the sounds and create different effects with the music. Use the bars ...more
Hip-hop dance is one of the most energetic and possibly coolest form of dance that is out there. There are many different moves that can be done and with the right ones mixed together, can create an awesome looking dance routine. In this quick tutorial, you'll see what it take ...more
If you partake in the mashup/remix/sampling mania, you may be familiar with Philadelphia's Chiddy Bang. Their beats are a sweet marriage of their own original hip hop + sampling of bands like Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Passion Pit, and MGMT. If you haven't seen it yet, check ...more
Get started belly dancing the camel move with help from this free lesson. When learning the camel move in belly dancing, press the chest against a wall to understand the basic movement. Master this move and more with guidance from an expert: Yasmeen began dancing at the young ...more
Get started on the dance floor creating belly dancing routines with the help of layering. When layering various techniques and moves in belly dancing, perfect each individual movement before combining them together. Get closer to master a belly dancing routine by layering move ...more
Attention aspiring belly dancers! Use your arms to transmit positive energy, master the figure-eight movement, and keep your feet flat and grounded to practice your traditional belly dance techniques. Practice these basic movements with the help of an expert: Yasmeen began dan ...more
If you're hoping to blow away Michael Jackson's moonwalk, you better be prepared for practice! In this video, learn from one expert how to dance the moonwalk like the King of Pop. Master the moonwalk dance with guidance from this video. Cedric Turner has been a professional h ...more
The robot dates all the way back to the early eighties... some even say late seventies. They key to learning the robot dance is to only move one muscle at a time. Learn how to do this old school dance move with help from an expert. Cedric Turner has been a professional hip-ho ...more
Does the combination of rap music and a dance floor make you nervous? Don't fear. When dancing to rap music, a great move to learn is called the jerk, also known as the reject. Learn how to do this move and more from an expert. Cedric Turner has been a professional hip-hop te ...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
Love rave music? Get your rave dance on with help from this free lesson. All you will need to complete this tutorial is your dance shoes and your glow sticks. Learn how to do the figure-8 rave dance with help from an expert, Cedric Turner. Turner has been a professional hip-h ...more
The next time you hit a dance floor, show that crowd what you're made of with an impressive head spin! Head spins are dance moves that should be done under the supervision of an instructor, and a beanie or skull cap should be worn to avoid injury. Discover why wood flooring is ...more
So you want to enter the world of B-Boying. In dance, B-boy is a unisex term that is meant to indicate swagger, whether it comes from clothing style, dancing or art. Learn about popping and locking in dance with help from two experts. Bliss & Zetta are professional hip-hop dan ...more
Learn from two experts how to street dance in this free lesson video. Street dance is a term that is used to describe dancing that was brought to streets in order to keep young people out of trouble. Learn about battling as a form of street dancing here. Bliss & Zetta are pro ...more
Do the worm the next time you hit a dance floor! The worm dance is a popular move for people to do at parties and celebrations, and it starts with lying down on one's stomach. Find out how to lift and pop the legs to do the worm dance with help from two worm experts! Bliss & ...more
Everyone hopes their dance moves come off lookin' cool and you are no exception. (You are searching the Internet or free dance lessons, right?) In order to do easy, good-looking street dance moves, it's important to add swagger to street dance moves, such as the running man. L ...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
This video is made by a "DJ" with two turntables and a variety of musical equipment. He is showing how to do the "butterfly scratch" which is a type of scratch that DJ doES on vinyl records to create certain sounds while mixing records together. It is often heard in hip hop so ...more
The C-Walk, AKA Crip Walk, originated in LA's Compton in the 70's. It is a hip hop dance started by the Crips gang. Originally meant to be a walk, not a dance, it was a way to identify whether you were a Crip. Watch this instructional video to learn how to do the Forward V. Th ...more
The C-Walk, AKA Crip Walk, originated in LA's Compton in the 70's. It is a hip hop dance started by the Crips gang. Originally meant to be a walk, not a dance, it was a way to identify whether you were a Crip. Watch this instructional video to learn how to do the heel toe move ...more
This two part how to video teaches you sliding and gliding hip hop moves. Learn how to moonwalk, slide in a circle, and how to put c-walking and gliding together with this dance tutorial. Watch this video and you'll be sliding in the clubs in no time. Part 1 of 2 - How to Do t ...more
Learning how exercising your hips and glutes can help protect your knees during training and racing. Follow along with this fitness how-to video as our host shows you the top four exercises for the hips and butt. Tone your lower body with lateral side steps, wet pants walking, ...more
Pogo is Nick Bertke, originally from New Zealand who has been remixing and DJing since he was 9 years old. Here is how he says his musical journey began: Between ages 7 and 18, I filled over 90 cassette tapes with recordings of music I liked on the radio. Dance, House, Hip-H ...more
If you've seen my basic sounds tutorial (and if you haven't, you should!) you'd know a rimshot sound instead of a snare. The classic snare, while considerably more tricky, is far more versatile. What's it sound like? The classic snare is similar to the word "poof" if said wi ...more
This video teaches the bare basic sounds and gives you some beats to practice. Online metronome - http://www.metronomeonline.com/ To make the sounds Kick drum -- Make a "buh" sound. It's like saying "boo" without the "oo". Build up pressure behind your lips to make it loude ...more
The belly roll is a great place to start for aspiring belly dancers. The belly roll can be mastered by first isolating the upper abdomen and the lower abdomen separately. Combine these two movements for a perfect belly roll with instruction from an expert: Yasmeen began dancin ...more
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is one of the funkiest drummers of all time. With his carefully rationed ghost notes and brilliantly placed hi-hat groves, its no wonder why he became one of the most recorded drummers of all time. His famous Bernard "Pretty" Purdie shuffle is one of to ...more
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is one of the funkiest drummers of all time. With his carefully rationed ghost notes and brilliantly placed hi-hat groves, its no wonder why he became one of the most recorded drummers of all time. His famous Bernard "Pretty" Purdie shuffle is one of to ...more
Flavorwire has compiled an incredible collection of dance videos, featuring all the Hollywood greats, from Fred Astaire to John Travolta to the cast of Slumdog Millionaire. Who doesn't like to dance? Take your pick - whether it be ballet, hip hop, breakdance, ballroom, belly, ...more
Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to mix a Reggaeton beat. Reggaeton is a ...more
Are you itching for a scratch? Learn beginner DJ scratches and techniques from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Master basic scratch techniques for beginning DJs. Master basic scratch techniques for beginning DJ ...more
Are you itching for a scratch? Learn beginner DJ scratches and practice methods from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Perform basic DJ scratches. Perform basic DJ scratches - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch ...more
How to become a professional DJ with these hip-hop DJ techniques; get expert tips and advice on how to use mixing equipment and turntables to DJ for a party or night club in this free instructional video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Setup DJ equipment. Setup DJ equipment - Pa ...more
This video dance guide breaks down the steps to the x-hop move in c-walk dancing. It may look impressive, but it just takes a little bit of balance, co-ordination, and wtih a some practice, the x-hop will be ready to bust out at a club. Watch this video c-walk dance tutorial a ...more
So the fiance and I cannot imagine spending upwards of $500 on a DJ for our wedding when we have tons of perfectly good music on our computers. And the cross-fade feature... Genius! I'm a little bit nervous about leaving our dancing fates up to the iTunes gods, but apractical ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the "Springer" lindy hop step. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow the steps ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the backward skip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hip flexors Secondary Muscle Group: calves, glutes, hamstrings, quads Base Movement: hop, leap Training Type: plyometrics and power Level of Difficulty: 6 Sport Specific: basketball, boxi ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the "Lasso" lindy hop dance step. This step is fun and easy to do. Follow the steps ...more
Middle Eastern belly dancing is a beautiful form of traditional Middle Eastern dancing that incorporates a lot of hip movements and graceful dance steps. Learn how to do Middle Eastern belly dancing with tips from a professional dancer in this free dance lesson video series. P ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the lindy circle. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow the steps in this tuto ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This 4 part how to video demonstrates of the California lindy routine. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the 24 bars of the Big Apple lindy routine. These steps are fun and easy to do. Fol ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This 9 part how to video demonstrates the team routine choreography for Stagger Lee. These steps are fun and easy ...more
European Indoors champion Phillips Idowu gives you a triple jump masterclass. It can be broken down into four parts, the approach hop, step and jump. The key is to attain maximum speed on the approach until about four steps out from the board, then focus on the remainder. Do t ...more
This penguin like move utilizes the movement of the arms to lift the hoop up from waist or hip level up to the shoulders and neck. Safire, expert hula hoop dancer, walks through the simple steps of doing this stunt, breaking down each movement to exact body positions and also ...more
If you ever wanted to learn salsa, this video is a good first step. In this brief, kid-friendly lesson, the instructor in the video shows you a couple of very basic steps. The first step is a front-to-back step. This involves bringing your left foot forward and then together, ...more
This B-boy breaks down the top 6 moves of break. Breakdancing is a hip floor focused dance that involves lots of gymnastics, acrobatics and core strength. He shows you different moves like the swipe, falre, and basic windmill technique.
The Bachata is a style of dance from the Dominican Republic. Accomplished with a Cuban hip motion to a four-step beat, it's a dance sure to get you sweating and grooving. In this dance tutorial, learn how to do the reverse step with a little help from a professional. One less ...more
Have you run out of moves on the dance floor? Impress your friends and yourself by breaking out some old school moves with a crip walk clown walk move. Follow the steps in this video to learn how to clown walk. ^-=Table Of Contents=-^ The "V" - 00:05 The "V" Variations - 01:4 ...more
The Jitterbug is a popular swing dance, also known as the Lindy Hop and East Coast swing. In this four part how to video, Mike and Tina of Head Over Heels demonstrate the Jitterbug stroll. There are four steps to the Jitterbug stroll, the Pada Pada, the Knee Slap, the Suzie Q, ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates demonstrates the Texas Tommy lindy hop dance step. These steps are fun and easy to ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates the pull pass lindy hop dance step. These steps are fun and easy to do. Follow the ...more
The Lindy Hop is a fusion of many swing dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. This how to video demonstrates demonstrates the push break (aka sugar push) with tuck turn variation lindy dance s ...more
Here is a lesson of how to swing the hips and butt like a Jamaican girl from the Dancehall. This is a sort of hip-hop line dance hybrid. This takes lots of looseness in your waist to let all the movement in your hips resonate throughout your body.
The hit moves are great to throw into the basic pop and lock repertoire. Follow along and learn how to pop and lock a hit with your arms, chest, legs, shoulders, and neck. Watch this video hip hop dance tutorial and learn how to pop and lock a hit.