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How To: Add a bounce to your hips while belly dancing
Meital demonstrates how to add a bounce to your hips for belly dancing. You need to bend your knees and move your hips side to side. Keep the move with your heels up and walk with the move.
How To: Perform the Michael Jackson Circle Slide
Who doesn't want to dance like Michael Jackson! Anthony King from Pineapple Studios in London and Videojug team up to show you how. This video demonstrates how to perform the Michael Jackson Circle Slide. You will need: trainers, a smooth surface and comfortable shoes. This video breaks down the move into its component parts and explains each in detail. Guaranteed to impress anyone near the dance floor. Perform the Michael Jackson Circle Slide.
How To: Perform basic Argentine Tango steps for the leader
Graciela Heredia, a professional Argentine Tango dancer and instructor of twenty years teams up with video jug to explain basic Argentine Tango steps for the leader. Many basics are discussed in the video as well as history, dress code, preparations for dancing, and the basic step. The basic step has 8 basic movements which are broken down into two parts and explained in this video. Perform basic Argentine Tango steps for the leader.
How To: Perform basic Quickstep steps as a follower
This video demonstrates the basic steps for the quickstep follower. Quickstep is a lively dance from the 20's that developed from the fox trot and the Charleston. The follower steps are explained in detail as well as some historical information and dress. Perform basic Quickstep steps as a follower.
How To: Improve your international Waltz technique
Don't have time to go to classes for your international waltz skills? Well this is the video for you. Videojug has teamed up with martin, an international waltz performer and educator to bring you the best in quickstep educational videos. If you have learned the basic steps this is just the video for you. Head position, hand position, grip, posture and more are discussed in this short video. Improve your international Waltz technique.
How To: Perform international Waltz with proper etiquette
Videojug teams up with Martin, an international ballroom dance performing and educator to explain the do's and don'ts of international waltz dance. Some historical points are discussed briefly, then it the videos moves on to explain: dress, position, facial expression and more. Perform international Waltz with proper etiquette.
How To: Perform international Waltz twists and turns
Video Jug teams up with Martin an international ballroom dance performer to explain international waltz twists and turns. This video explains how and when to add turns to the waltz, as well as add some key moves to the standard steps to make this classic dance even more exciting. Perform international Waltz twists and turns.
How To: Dance the paso doble
Jourdan Stone and Kyle Taylor, the British Junior Champions in Ballroom and Latin American, show you the paso doble, which is sometimes known as the bullfighter's dance.
How To: Dance the minuet step of three movements
In this video, a man performs a French, Baroque-era (17th Century) style dance, the minuet. A minuet is a social dance of French origin for two people. This video gives a demonstration of minuet combinations.
How To: Dance the minuet step of two movements
This is a demonstration of 17th Century French minuet steps. A minuet is a social dance of French origin for two people.
How To: Dance Baroque-era combinations
In this video you see a demonstration of 17th Century dance moves. The dance moves involve the pas de bourée, coupé glissé, and coupé ouverte, all of which are French.
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: Dance March Steps, Bow, and Slow French Waltz
In this video you watch a demonstration of early 19th Century dance combinations. The video shows you how to properly begin a French Waltz.
How To: March Steps, Bow and Curtsy
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.
How To: Dance the Schottische
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 of the 20th century in the Southern United States the schottische was combined with ragtime at the beginning of the 1900's
How To: Dance the Polka mazurka and the Gitana waltz
This is a video demonstration of mid 19th Century dances. The polka-mazurka is a dance, musically similar to the mazurka, but danced much like the polka. The mazurka is a Polish folk dance.
How To: Dance the Waltz (plain waltz)
This video demonstration shows the mid 19th Century Waltz. A waltz is a ballroom and folk dance.
How To: Learn the 1990s spin dance move
Demonstration of a 1990s spin by Korean guy, uses slow motion to help viewer see details of his moves. Shows both one handed and two handed styles.
How To: Breakdance with Vin Diesel
Ever wonder if a celebrity can breakdance? What about if Vin Diesel knows how to six step? Well wonder no more: See for yourself (and possibly learn to six step?).
How To: Dance the Argentina tango
A very romantic dance . The timing of the Argentina tango is not etched in stone. The dance can be done fast or slow.
How To: Polka
In this video you will watch a demonstration of how to dance the polka. This is a great video, although it does not give step by step instructions.
How to Ragtime dance: One Step Variation
This video shows you people dancing the one step variation, which is a type of Ragtime dancing. This video does not teach you 'how to' as much as it shows you a useful demonstration. Be patient because the video may take a few seconds to download from the Library of Congress.
How To: Dance the basic Mambo for men and women
Corky Ballas and Kristina teach you how to dance the Basic Mambo. Corky demonstrates and talks you through the man's footwork and Kristina shows the woman's footwork. This is the Mambo which is seen on Dancing With the Stars. Dance the basic Mambo for men and women.
How To: Dance the cha cha like a professional
Corky Ballas and Kristian teach the Cha Cha. This dance is a flirty dance between man and woman. This is one of the dances that is danced on the popular TV show "Dancing with the Stars". Dance the cha cha like a professional.
How To: Pop & Lock
Learn how to do basic popping and hitting, hip hop style. Direct and easy, this fun tutorial will get you up and on the dance floor.
How To: Dance the West Coast Swing like the pros
Corky Ballas and Kristina, World Latin Champion dancers teach the West Coast Swing which is a fun and poplular dance.
How To: Perform the basic galliard step
This video given by the Library of Congress gives you a great demonstration on the galliard step. This classical Renaissance dance was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I of England. However this video does not give you step by step instructions on how to learn this dance, but a first rate demonstration of the galliard dance.
How To: Galliard
This video gives you a demonstration of the galliard dance. The gilliard is an improvised dance, and in this video you can see different variations of it put together into one dance. This video is not a how-to, yet a demonstration, and that is the reason for the low WonderGrade. However, this video does give a great example on how to dance the galliard.
How To: Eleven-step galliard
In this lovely demonstration of the eleven-step galliard variation from the Library of Congress, one can see how to do perform one of the many variations of the galliard. This demonstrational video, unfortunately not a instructional/how-to video, gives a wonderful example of this specific variation. The galliard is global and classical dance from the renaissance period.
How To: Dance like a ballerina
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 things you need to know as you begin your dancing journey.
How To: West Coast swing dance
In this video dancing lesson, our expert dance instructors will demonstrate how to do the West Coast Swing Dance, which is a variation of the traditional Lindy Hop swing dance. They will give a step-by-step lesson on the footwork, passes and body movements for West Coast Swing Dancing, as well as a demonstration of the dance being performed. Looking to get started on the swing dance scene, but don't want to spend the money on professional lessons? This is the video dance lesson for you, so gr...
How To: Dance like Michael Jackson
Have you ever seen Michael dance and thought to yourself, “I really wanna be able to do that?” Well you probably can't but these videos will at least make you look less dorky when you try. Our expert shows you detailed instructions on how to do the moonwalk, the worm, the hand wave and many other signature dance moves that Michael Jackson has coined. So watch these videos and lock your bedroom door. You're gonna be here a while!
How To: Do beginning tap dance
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 level of expertise.
How To: Audition as a Hip Hop dancer
In this video series, watch as expert choreographer and hip hop dance instructor Safi A. Thomas teaches how to audition for hip hop dance. Learn different blade techniques for auditions, the different segments of a hip hop dance audition, how to control your body and dynamics, what the definition stage of an audition is, how to present your personality, how to connect the hip hop dance moves, the translation stage of a hip hop audition, how to freestyle with popping and breaking, and how to a...
How To: Jazz funk dance
Our jazz funk dancing expert demonstrates common moves, many of them borrowed from other styles of dancing. From classical ballet, we have arabesques, jetés and pirouettes and from the world of hip hop, we combine a variety of old school moves and even some elements of Beyoncé’s stage routines. When you combine them all, you have the fun and flashy jazz funk style, ready for you to master the moves in these videos and add your own personal touch!
How To: Do the traditional Mexican dance
In this series of dance lessons you'll learn the basics of traditional Mexican dancing from expert Aleli Montano, professional dancer and native of Mexico City. She demonstrates the steps, moves, turns and combinations of the dance, as well as arm and skirt movements which enhance the mesmerizing visual qualities of the dance. Additionally, she talks about the origins of Mexican folk dances, shows you how to wear the traditional Mexican dance costumes, and offers tips and advice on where to l...
How To: Do the Paso Doble dance
In this video series, let Sarolta Eke and Tamas Kassai show you how to dance the Paso Doble. With these free dance lessons, you can learn how to do a variety of Paso Doble movements and techniques. Also, learn how to follow the music, and receive tips for easy choreography. So, take some time and learn this exciting Latin dance today.
How To: Jive
Learn the jive is one of the fast American dances. It looks like swing or boogie woogie but jive is a little bit faster.
How To: Trance dance
In this video clip series, our expert will explain the philosophy behind trance dance, demonstrate the methods and guidelines used by dancers, and help guide you through the experience in a safe, informative and natural way. Tips on breath exercises, stretches, spirit discovery and safety measures are included.
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