Learning to Dance

texas two stepHave you ever heard of someone who claims they have two left feet? Perhaps you are one who says it? The truth is, dance doesn’t have to be hard for anyone. There are fun dances that you can learn in a matter of minutes that will get you through any school dance or party at the club. You simply have to start with the basics and soon you will discover that learning how to dance is easy and fun.

The Basics of Dance

learning square danceThe easiest way to learn to dance is to understand that the beats should tell you when to step, bounce, and make other moves. Your body has to be able to pick up on the beat, whether it is fast or slow. There are some people who say that the best way to do this is to have a history of playing an instrument, but it isn’t required. In most cases, you either feel it or you don’t. If you are unable to move with the music, have a partner that knows what to do and follow their lead until you can pick it up on your own. There are a lot of different places you can go to learn basic dances if you prefer to not embarrass yourself by learning among your friends. You can also learn a lot from the privacy of your own home through online videos and other things.

Remember Your Steps

slow dancingThere are a lot of dances that are choreographed to some extent. Certain moves that go together. It depends on the type of dance that you want to get into. Ballet style dance is going to be a lot harder than clogging, two stepping, and other folk style dances. You may also feel more comfortable sticking with slower dances since it is just swaying with the music or club dancing where you can simply move your body and not follow others.