How To: Dance the Grand March
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.
How To: Do the Soulja Boy hip hop cranking move
When rap sensation Soulja Boy came out with his namesake hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" in 2007 you could walk past a single neighborhood block without witnesses at least one kid out in his driveway practicing the arm swishes and leg pops.
How To: Do the Watermelon Crawl Line Dance
The Watermelon Crawl is a country western line dance made popular in the song "Watermelon Crawl" by Tracy Byrd. Follow the steps in these videos, and you'll be dancing the "Watermelon Crawl" in no time.
How To: Do a Hang Glide Freeze when Breakdancing
The Hang Glide Freeze is an important move for any B-boy or girl to learn because it develops the strength needed for more advanced freezes, and often is used to transition into power moves. Watch this video to learn how to pull it off.
How To: Do the Dutch hakken dance to Gabber hardcore techno music
In The Netherlands, Gabber Hardcore is the music of choice for rebellious young people, much like punk and underground hip-hop in the US. It is a blisteringly fast style of electronic music which might seem hard to dance to at first. Enter the hakken, the dance of choice for the Gabber listener. Watch this video to learn how to do the hakken, and you will know what to do next time you're at a hardcore club in Holland.
How To: Do beginner swing dance moves
This five part how to video teaches you the basic steps for swing dancing. These steps are the basis for other more advanced styles of swing dance such as the Lindy Hop and the Charleston. Watch this tutorial and you'll be swing dancing in no time.
How To: Do the kick ball change hip-hop dance step
The kick ball change is a step found in almost all forms of dancing, from ballet to tap to hip-hop. A kick ball change consists of three kicksteps and a ball change. That is, you kick your foot once and step forward, putting your foot down. Kick with the other foot and step your foot down. Switch to the other foot and kick, then step your foot down. Your other foot should be behind you a bit - you tap the ball of that foot on the ground, then tap the ball of your other foot (so you're "changi...
How To: String your glowsticks
This how to video is designed for people who wanted to start glowstringing but has never done it before. The tutorial starts by answering some of the most common questions such as how to tie the strings and how to hold them, then moving on to teach the Weave, Windmill, and Butterfly. All you need is a pair of shoelaces and a pair of 6 inch glowsticks (either used or unused) then you can start here. Some people like their shoelaces round and thin, some like theirs flat and thick. It doesn't ma...
How To: Float glide and slide in breakdancing.
Learn how to do the basic steps for break dancing. We start with showing you the float, glide, and slide technique.
How To: Do the "Pretzel" swing dance move
Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Shag, Balboa and Blues and extends to include West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hand Dancing, Jive, Rock and Roll, Modern Jive, and other dances developing in the 1940s and later.
How To: Do the 1970's bus stop dance move
The bus stop is definitely not a move you'll want to break out on your next clubbing trip with your gal pals, but it sure is a fun move to do when you're just goofing around with friends at home or going to a '70s theme party!
How To: Dance with a girl at a school dance
In this how-to video, you will learn how to dance with a girl at a school dance or club. This will be helpful for guys who are too self conscious to start dancing. It is important to just have fun. The main thing is to be confident so you do not feel embarrassed the entire night. Be prepared to get rejected. If you dance closer to a girl and she walks away or gives you an excuse if you ask her to dance, move away. Move around and find another girl. If she is with a group of friends, be carefu...
How To: Rock the cock, pussy pop
Check out this instructional hip hop video to learn how to rock the cock, or pussy pop (one or the other, you choose). Learn how to get nasty on the floor. Chihoe "Groove" Szeto teaches you popular, fun dance moves step by step in these tutorial videos. Remember to put some stank on it and practice your dance skills with this hip hop tutorial video.
How To: Dance with Napoleon Dynamite
Lucky! You get to learn how to dance like Napoleon Dynamite. Follow along with flippin' sweet music of your choice. Dance with Napoleon Dynamite.
How To: Do 1970's "Saturday Night Fever" dance moves
The Era of Disco is perhaps best defined by the dance-centric movie "Saturday Night Fever," starring a young and slim John Travolta. The movie was full of decadence in the form of big afros, big bellbottoms and ever bigger diva egos, but Travolta stood out on his mad dance skills alone.
How To: Dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller
Learn the dance steps to Michael Jackson's Thriller. There are a lot of videos, but sit tight, because this is a very thorough video series. Most of the instructional clips are very short and do not need to be watched more than a few times. Be sure to click on each chapter to take you through all 40 videos of the complete Thriller dance moves. This the official choreography for all Thrill the World events. Thrill The World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's “Thrill...
How To: Clown walk dance
Don't be fooled by the silly name, clown dancing is serious business. This video dance tutorial breaks down several basic clown dance moves. Watch and learn how to do the shuffle, the V, the stepback, and the heeltoe.
How To: Do the Shim Sham Shimmy dance step
The Shim Sham Shimmy, Shim Sham or just Sham is a particular tap dance routine. This four part how to video teaches the four moves to the Shim Sham dance. Learn how to do the Shim Sham, the Push and Cross, the Tack Annie, and the Half Break with these tutorials. Follow the steps in this video and you will be dancing the Shim Sham in no time.
How To: Do the Hustle line dance
How to do the Hustle line dance, with moves labeled to help you follow along. Based on a few hours of research and a viewing of "Saturday Night Fever."
How To: Perform the Rollerblind Swing Lift
Lifts and throws are great fun and look amazing! This rollerblind lift looks fabulous with any style of dance. The clip below will walk you through the rollerblind lift step by step so you can add a new masterpiece to your dancing!
How To: Do the Achy Breaky Heart Line Dance
Oh god, don't you break my heart, my achy breaky heart, I just can't take it anymore. Oh well, if you still need more achy breaky, check out this video and learn the line dance that years ago caused a nation to pause and reflect.
How To: Learn some basic go go dance moves with the Pontani Sisters
These moves are straight out of the 1960s! Expert gogo dancers, the Pontani sisters, are here to teach you their favorite, basic dance moves. Start with the basic tapping step, and then learn the traditional, alligator and fly arm moves to go with it. Once you've mastered this step and it's variations, you're ready to go onto the Watusi, a variation on the basic twist. Now speed it all up! You'll be a master go go dancer in no time!
How To: Dance to Katy Perry's "California Gurls"
You may not have Katy Perry's handmade Swavarski crytal-incrusted booty shorts or cupcake bra from her cheeky music video for "California Gurls," but at least now you can dance and shake your bootay like her.
How To: Perform a "needle" dance move (for kids)
A needle is when one foot is on the ground (flat) in-line with the shoulders, and the opposite leg is kicked back, reaching for the sky. This puts the dancer in a "needle" position, with the straight legs forming a straight line, from head to toe. In this dance lesson, you'll learn how you can do a needle yourself. You need to be extremely flexible before trying this dance move, so don't over-exert yourself.
How To: Use a wall to do split stretches
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a wall to do split stretches. Start out against a wall that has nothing around it so you can easily stretch with it. After this, face the wall and then lay on your back. Bring your legs up to the wall, then bring them out to the sides as far as you can for around 30 seconds. If someone else is with you, you can have them push on the inside of your legs to create a greater stretching effect. After this, flip onto your stomach, then slide down onto the legs...
How To: Master the basics of finger tutting, including tracing and starting positions
It's hard to start learning a new style of dance without someone to show you how the basic steps work. If you like finger tutting and need some help with the basics, this video is here for you. It will teach you all about tracing, starting hand positions, and other basic finger tutting techniques.
How To: Do basic and advanced steps in Tecktonik dance to electro house
Tecktonik dance combines aspects of disco, glowsticking, and hip-hop dance to create a funky, fast, futuristic hybrid style that has become quite fashionable in the electro house scene (which has itself become very fashionable over the same period). This pair of videos will teach you many of the basic and more advanced steps to Tecktonik dancing at a very manageable pace, and should help you sharpen your moves before your next big Dirty South or D Ramirez party.
How To: Perform 4 corners in breakdance
This video will demonstrate all of the necessary steps needed to master 4 corners. Learn the right moves in these step-by-step tutorials that are designed to help anyone, both professional and amature, to pick it up fast and get right on the dance floor.
How To: Do the dance to Michael Jackson's "Dangerous"
In this in depth, 7 part tutorial, learn how to dance Michael Jackson's routine from "Dangerous". This dance is impressive and with a little practice you, too, will soon be grooving like the King of Pop.
How To: Do the "Thriller" dance by Michael Jackson
In this step by step, three part tutorial, learn exactly how to perform Michael Jackson's most iconic dance, "Thriller". "Thriller" is representative of the birth of the music video and the dance has carried its way through generations. This Halloween, perform this number for your friends and look like a super star!
How To: Perform Michael Jackson's shuffle walk dance move
In this tutorial, learn how to do a very cool move that Michael Jackson used in hundreds of performances. This "shuffle walk" is not as iconic as the moon walk, but is just as fascinating to perform. Follow along with this step by step and start shuffling like MJ.
How To: Do the dance from Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal"
In this seven part tutorial, learn how to perform the exact dance from Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal". Keep the legacy of the King of Pop alive and well with these cool moves.
How To: Trance dance
A few steps are given before the dance moves are shown. These steps are: Go easy on yourself. Practice with an easy song first before attempting a fast hard one. Wear comfortable clothes. Clothes that fit your body and that won't be slipping off as you dance. make sure the fabric is breathable for your skin. Practice. The more you practice the more stamina you will have to last longer and dance harder.
How To: Do the splits quickly
The splits require an enormous amount of flexibility - however, with enough practice the splits are possible for anyone. Being able to do the splits quickly requires stretching, both at the barre and on the floor, to lengthen the hamstrings. Practice basic barre and floor stretches daily with helpful instruction from this expert: Mikael Monson is an instructor specializing in ballet and pointe at the Virtuosity Performing Arts Studio/Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy in Camas, Washington. Le...
How To: Do the Hip Snap Move in Belly Dancing
Snap! The hip snap move in belly dancing, also known as the hip bump, is a sharp isolation of the hip. Learn how to do this move in this free lesson conducted by a belly dancing expert: Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston, Texas under the direction of Thalia and Shakira Masood-Ali. Get advice & more belly dancing lessons by searching Wonder How To!
How To: Crunk dance
Find out how to do a few crunk dances with help from two pros! Crunk dance is a form of dance that can be broken down into basic hip-hop moves that have a little bit of flair added. Bliss & Zetta are professional hip-hop dancers and choreographers. Learn more dance moves from these two by searching WonderHowTo! You're only practice time away from ruling the dance floor.
How To: Matte down ballet pointe shoes
This video demonstrates how to matte down your pointe shoes for a recital or performance. For this, you will need a makeup brush and a container of translucent loose face powder. You may cut the powder in half, adding baby powder to it. This will lighten the powder a bit.
How To: Dance the tank man tango
The tank man tango is a dance choreographed to commemorate the massacre at Tiananment Square. All you need to do it is a couple of bags and your dance skills. Let the instructions in this video do the rest for you.
How To: Moonwalk like Michael Jackson
ApprenticeA teaches you how to moonwalk like Michael Jackson. Learn how to do some of Michael Jackson's classic moves as seen in many videos. Firstly, practice the moonwalk by standing still and then do it sliding across the stage. The moonwalk consists of sliding your foot backwards while always keeping one foot pointed and applying weight to it. You are taught the moves slowly at first and then in real time. You get a nice break in between the moves to practice and catch up with your instru...
How To: Do the Jai Hoe dance from Slumdog Millonaire
Big fan of the Oscar winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire? In this video, learn a few moves from the original Jai Ho dance that was featured in the movie, plus a short dance created by the videomaker that can be repeated four times throughout the "Jai Ho" song. Good luck, and don't forget to have fun!