In this instructional dance video, learn how to perform the famous "Salsa Disco" dance move using different amounts of spin. A lot of dancers get caught up in the fact about knowing very little moves, but in reality, by adding doubles and triples in their current salsa dance c ...more
In this video series learn to dance the Foxtrot from professional dancers Teddy Kern, Lou Brockman & Heather Gehring, instructors at Dance Manhattan in New York City, as they demonstrate Foxtrot dance steps such as the Promenade, basic steps for men and ladies, twirls, rock st ...more
Before you become a pro, it's important to get the Bachata basics down! When doing these basic steps, ladies will emphasize her hips more, and the male dancers will emphasize their legs. Learn the basic foundation of Bachata dance with help from this dance tutorial. One lesso ...more
In Bachata dancing, there are many turns one must learn in order to master this Dominican Republic based dance. In this video, learn how to do outside turns by starting in an open position with the ladies hands on top of the gentleman's hands. Follow the steps in this video to ...more
In Bharatanatyam, the word "Tatta" literally means "to tap". "Adavu" is translated as foot work, but "adavu" is not a presentation limited to usage of the the feet. Every single limb of the body is coordinated in a certain style. In this traditional Indian dance how to video, ...more
Ever been curious about the Mambo? The Mambo is a popular Cuban style of music and dance, sure to pump up any party or dance floor! Although the Mambo steps can be complicated, get each step broken down and taught with help from this free dance tutorial. With practice, practic ...more
Attention dancers looking to master the Bachata! Get some tips from a pro! In this dance tutorial, learn how to do the closed position which requires the gentlemen to place their right hand on the ladies' lower back. Learn how to stay connected and close, without breaking the ...more
Need a few cool moves to show off the next time you're trying to impress the ladies at a club? Then check out this helpful video to learn a sequence of tutting moves (a type of street dance that emphasizes right angles) and popping.
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
If you want to learn hip hop, you should learn it from the birthplace of this dance style, the Bronx, NY. In this dance lesson, Dana Richardson from One Step Beyond Dance Center in the Bronx, NY breaks down a hip-hop combination. This hip hop routine is for the ladies and is b ...more
West Coast Swing is a partner dance which incorporates Blues, Rock, and Country Music. Learn the dance steps for ladies and gentleman in West Coast Swing, and moves such as the Sugar Push, Under Arm Turn of West Coast Swing, and the right and left side passes. The Samba origin ...more
In this how to video, you will learn the basic steps of swing dance. Men start with left foot, ladies start with right foot. Watch this dance tutorial and you will be able to perform series of basic East Coast and West Coast swing patterns.
In this video series learn how to Mambo from our expert dancer Leslie Sack as she demonstrates Mambo dance steps and combinations, and teaches men's and ladies' basic steps, progressive steps, side rocks, back rocks, walk around turns, cross body leads, cross over breaks with ...more
In this video series learn to dance the Foxtrot from professional dancer and dance instructor Leslie Sack as she demonstrates Foxtrot dance steps such as the Foxtrot walk, basic step for men and ladies, left rock turn, Foxtrot promenade, right rock turn, Foxtrot patterns. Part ...more
In this series of video dancing lessons you'll learn how to dance the Foxtrot from professional dancers and dance instructors Sarolta Eke & Tamas Kassay as they demonstrate Foxtrot dance steps such as the Foxtrot walk, basic zig zag step for men and ladies, the rock turn, Foxt ...more
In this video series learn from expert dance instructor Leslie Sack as she teaches and demonstrates Merengue dance steps and moves such as body frame position, Cuban motion; learn men's and ladies' basic steps, turning signals, right and left turns, two handed turn; learn the ...more
Did YOU know...that African Americans have the highest rate of colorectal cancer, and that it is more likely to be advanced at diagnosis? The age for colonoscopy in ACG guidelines dropped to 45 for African Americans in 2009. This digestive ditty about colon cancer screening in ...more
Johnny Knoxville should dress up like a hard-core redneck and go to the hardest gangster rap club in LA and try to blend. It would be hilarious if he tried to pick-up on pretty ladies and deliberately got out on the dance floor for a dance. A disguise of corse will be needed a ...more
Having a dust- and water-resistant phone is truly useful, but it comes with a price. In order to achieve this functionality, Samsung had to literally plug up any holes in the Galaxy S5, and this included the charging port. The small cover that keeps dust and water at bay, and ...more
When Eepy Bird performed the Bellagio fountain synchronized soda dance with Mentos, it was nothing less than majestic. Problem is, 'majestic' doesn't get your roommate covered in soda, does it? Solution: a covert, single-shot Mentos prank. This is the supreme internet prank ...more
The Billboard Charts have been a measurement of commercial success for pop songs since roughly the time that radios became a household item. In its modern form, Billboard ranks the sales and performance of all singles with its "Hot 100" chart, as well as many other genre-speci ...more
Listen up ladies, there's no need to go to Sephora and model a hundred different shades of lipstick anymore. Now with Virtual Artist, Sephora's award-winning app, for iOS and Android, you can virtually test thousands of shades of single and palette eyeshadows, lip colors, and ...more
Stories are everywhere in social media today, but that wasn't always the case. In 2013, Snapchat introduced the world to these temporary windows into our daily lives. Since then, stories have infiltrated other popular apps. However, to stand out, you can't solely rely on the a ...more
Lady GaGa and Beyonce blew up the charts early in 2010 with "Telephone" and the music video featured more of the awesome dancing and imagery that has made GaGa videos and concerts famous. Watch this video to learn the choreography and steps to the dance done during the last ch ...more
Do you want to learn the steps from Lady Gaga's popular music video "Bad Romance"? Just follow the easy advice from this professional dance teacher and choreographer. You'll be the envy of your dance class, with the ability to move in ways you've never envisioned. Pretty soon, ...more
You may love Lady Gaga's crazy "Alejandro" music video; you may not. But there's no disputing that her dance moves are well played and very sexy. If you're looking for a sultry and fun dance to do for your next dance recital, check out this video for a step-by-step guide thro ...more
Create a Lady Ga Ga Just dance song inspired makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to write her ...more
In her new music video for "Dance in the Dark," Lady Gaga continues her wild performance art with looks that will no doubt soon be copied by girls all over for Halloween. One of these looks is presented in this video: A futuristic yet doll-like look with graphic silver eyes li ...more
In this video, we learn tips on how ladies can look great while salsa dancing. First, make sure you keep your chin tilted up, this will keep you looking confident. Second, keep your shoulders back so your shoulder blades are pinched together and your chest is slightly pushed o ...more
In this video from Laurie Ann Gibson, you will learn how to perform the choreography to one of Lady Gaga's most popular songs. This dance is straight out of the music video for "Poker Face" and now you can learn it on your own! If you would like to impress your friends, or sh ...more
Lady Gaga is a style icon and a great singer, but above all she is a fantastic performer. If you would like to groove like Gaga, check out this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to perform the choreography section from Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's newest video "Telephone". This ...more
Lady Gaga and Beyoncé sure are two bad b*tches in "Telephone". Aching to learn some bad ass moves yourself? Time to get schooled. Couresy of Dejan Tubic, the choreography behind Telephone. "Here is the Tutorial for the Telephone Choreography by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce, t ...more
To many, Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" was a very mystifying - or just outright weird - music video with gay trysts, frozen hearts, and android costumes. While the music video itself has themes and motifs yet to be explored and explained, the dance moves are easily broken down. If ...more
Lady Gaga's song "Dance in the Dark" is not one of her better known catchy tunes, but the costume she wears when performing the song is one that begs for imitation. Check out this fashion DIY video to learn how to sew her funky '80s inspired bright purple dress with supersize ...more
The Lady Gaga "Bad Romance" music video is one of the hottest videos of the year, if not this decade. Follow along as Jkim shows you how to do the dance moves from "Bad Romance", just like Lady Gaga. Remember that the key is not perfection, but attitude, and lots of it. Withou ...more
Dance a "lady passing under a bridge" in salsa. Learn how to do a straight cross body lead first.
Want to play "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level shoul ...more
Perhaps inspired by her collaboration with Lady Gaga, Beyoncé created a very retro several months ago not in her usual full-blown sexy style but with lots of '40s female stereotypes and a vintage film look. This music video, made for her single "Why Don't You Love Me?", featur ...more
Facebook's camera platform is the augmented reality vehicle of choice to promote the latest musical effort from Taylor Swift. T-Swift's new album, Reputation, dropped today. To get her fans psyched, an AR effect electrifies the user with virtual lightning, while a snippet from ...more
Leave it to to channel lust into a dance hit all about f-ing. The Spanish singer just has this impossible-to-pinpoint, irresistible charm that excuses his chauvinistic qualities and makes him radio gold.But at least he knows he's a pig, and this is the second song where he imp ...more
There's gonna be a rumble.... For this week's GJ article, I thought I would jump right into talking about a mortal-lock favourite of mine: West Side Story. If you haven't seen it (and a lot of folks havent - dudes especially) and you want a lesson in filmmaking craft from a b ...more
Think of the coolest, most unique way to create art that you can. Got it? Now think about creating that art out of living things. The American Society For Microbiology (ASM) holds an annual art contest, but it's no ordinary art they look for. The ASM looks for agar art, which ...more
February is the shortest month, but it's marked by the celebration of Black history and the celebration of romantic love. After marking Black History Month and Valentine's Day in AR, you can also try out another ground-breaking filter from Snapchat's creative team and embody ...more
First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect. I've read quite a few books and ...more
Kill with skill. That's the motto of the newly released Bulletstorm, available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows. It may sound ridiculous and somewhat obnoxious by itself, but it's actually in regards to its many "ridiculous skillshots" that a player can perform. And yes, ...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
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
Dance lead synth tracks with oscillator sync (osc sync) effects have powered some of the biggest pop hits of recent years, notably "Sandstorm" by Darude and "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa. In this video you'll learn how to use osc sync and other effects create a dance pop synth lea ...more
This square dance video teaches the following square dance calls on the mainstream list: Back Track, Lead Right, Circle to a Line, Bend the Line, All Around your Left Hand Lady, See Saw
If you caught the Grammys over the weekend, the most memorable (and scarring) moment was probably Lady Gaga's "egg-cellent" performance of her hit new single, "Born This Way". Surely, Little Monsters everywhere were fascinated when Lady Gaga came on stage entrapped in a large ...more
Lady Gaga's landmark "Bad Romance" video not only ushered in a new era of avant-garde video making and performance art thereafter copied by Rihanna and Christina Aguilera, but also spawned a whole pack of makeup, hair, nail, and dance tutorials. Get in on Lady Gaga's signatur ...more
In her "Telephone" video, Lady Gaga wears very funky gloves multiple times. In the prison scene they are black, in the waitress part they are white and during her American flag inspired dance routine they're red. In this tutorial, learn how to make these super funky finger to ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to recreate Lady Gaga's soda can rollers look from the "Telephone" music video with Beyoncé. This look can be hard to get right, but with these steps you should be ready to dance and rock out while remaining confident that your 'do will hold still. ...more
See how to avoid rejection on the singles scene! When it comes to putting the moves on someone, no one can make themselves rejection-proof. But you can increase the odds of a good outcome. You will need eye contact, a warm smile, cheese, circumspection, and dignity. Ladies... ...more
If you're a Little Monster, than surely you've seen the single cover art for Lady Gaga's new hit "Born This Way". On the cover, she looks as crazy as ever, and in this makeup tutorial, you'll learn how to mimic the look, right up to the protruding horns. Surely, this is a look ...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
In this tutorial, we learn how to salsa dance "club style". To do this, start off on the first count and do an open break. Next, the male will switch positions and move around the female. After this, you will come into a rainbow move, and the female will be standing behind you ...more
In this episode of Addicted to Salsa, you will learn some advanced club style salsa moves. These moves are similar to the most popular ones found in New York City's salsa nightclubs. So, if you are ready to add some Latin flair to your dancing, have a look at this tutorial. Th ...more
In this video, we learn how to do basic left and right turns in salsa. You want to start off in the right positions for both the men and women, which will lead you into the right turns. Ladies will want to cup their hands, and keep them open so they can turn easily. For the ri ...more
Okay, so just saying we're going to recreate the bra from Lady Gaga's music video for "Telephone" is a little too, er, general, given that the Queen of Shock wears a bunch of different outfits - and various forms of negligee - in the video. But we're talking about the rocker ...more