Hot Dance How-Tos
How To: Choreograph a hip hop dance
In this video clip series you will learn some great tips on how to choreograph a hip hop dance and many nuances that make up the great moves that make up the art of hip hop dancing.
How To: Lyrical break dance
In this video series, let Blitz Mendez show you how to perfect his one-of-a-kind style known as lyrical break dancing, where the lyrics "break" to the beat.
How To: Perform sacadas with a graceful exit in the Tango
In this video you will learn how to add sacadas to your turns when doing the Argentine Tango and how to have a graceful exit from the step.
How To: Perform ocho cortado & dynamic turns in the Tango
In this tutorial you will learn how to lead for the ocho cortado Tango step and specifically how to lead a dynamic turn to the right in a close embrace. Pay attention to the way to use your feet on the ground, and the way to hold the embrace.
How To: Perform the overturned back sacada Tango move
This video demonstrates how to perform the overturned back sacada. This move is one that the follower does and the key points for success are to focus on the spiral energy of the step and stretch the step. The leader should pay close attention to the line taken.
How To: Do the Latin Bachata dance
n this free video series, our expert Rodney Lopez will tel you all about the Latin Bachata dance, how to do the basic steps, and how to tone down hip movement. Rodney will also show you the open and closed positions, traveling steps, forward and backward steps, and turns.
How To: Dance Reggae Dancehall
In this video series, our expert Safi Thomas will tell you all about Reggae Dancehall, including how to do chest isolations, waist isolations, and the dutty whine
How To: Dance the Balboa swing
In this video series, our expert Nathan Bugh will tell you about the history of Balboa swing dance, and explain the dance itself. Nathan will teach you how to lead and follow the basic Balboa swing step, how to hold your partner, and how to do a break. He will also show you how to do a Charleston step, a kick, and how to bounce.
How To: Do the basics of Broadway Jazz dancing
In this video series you will not only learn many of the basics for Jazz dancing but how to put them all together. Our expert covers everything from the type of shoes that are best for training to how to isolate your head when performing a move.
How To: Hip hop dance
Ebone’ Simone Johnsontake shows you in this instructional video series how to do basics of hip hop dance for beginners and those of you who are already dancing fiends but perhaps unfamiliar with the variety of styles and moves associated with rap and hip hop dancing.
How To: Do beginning Irish Step dancing
In this instructional video dance lesson, our expert dance instructor Alicia Lagan will demonstrate the beginner's reel in Irish Step dancing. These dance steps are the basis of Irish step dancing.
How To: Do the Lindy Hop swing dance
In this video series, our expert Spencer Weisbond will show you how to do an inside turn, outside turn, and quick stop in Lindy Hop swing dance. Spencer will also teach you how to do a Texas tommy, a run and point, a free spin, and a solo turn.
How To: Do a basic tap combination
This is a very basic tap combination that is great for beginners. The clip is called "Tapping With Tammy."
How To: C-Walk the snake heel toe combo
Learn the snake heel toe combo, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This move is like the heel toe combo but with snake movements added.
How To: C-Walk the hop heel toe
Learn the hop heel toe, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This move is a heel toe with a hop thrown in.
How To: C-Walk the V step
The V is the most basic move in the C-walk style of urban dance. This is the fundamental step to learn before you can do other C-Walk steps.
How To: C-Walk the V Split
A basic move in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. The V split or Double V requires you to do the V step with each foot in opposite directions.
How To: Dance the C-Walk Shuffle
Learn how to do The Shuffle - A basic move in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance.
How To: C-Walk the heel toe
Learn how to do the heel toe step - move in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This move is recommended for intermediate level dancers.
How To: Transition from a V to a Shuffle in C-Walk
A transition move used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. Learn to transition from the V step to the Shuffle.
How To: Dance C-walk shuffle transitions
A transition move used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. Learn to transition from various moves into the Shuffle.
How To: C-Walk the heel toe combo
Learn the heel toe combo, an advanced used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This move involves the heel toe position, heel hop position, a v stepback, and a hop.
How To: C-Walk the V Snake
Learn the v snake, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This move is a combination of the snake step and the v stepback.
How To: C-Walk the gangsta hop
Learn the gangsta hop or gangsta skip, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance.
How To: Do the wiggle walk
Learn the wiggle walk, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance.
How To: C-Walk the shuffle stomp
Learn the shuffle stomp or shuffle stick, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance.
How To: C-Walk the shuffle stepback
Learn the shuffle stepback, an advanced step used in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This moves involves doing a shuffle and adding in a stepback.
How To: Do all of the C-Walk shuffles
Learn all of the shuffle steps in the C-Walk style of Hip-Hop and urban dance. This video includes the basic shuffle, shuffle hop, shuffle spin with hop, crip shuffle, shuffle drop, and the crazy shuffle spin
How To: Brush up your Tango technique
This video is a demonstration of how to brush up your basic Argentine Tango technique. Topics discussed include: posture, energy, the steps, and the hold. Learn from Graciela Heredia, a professional dancer for 20 years. Brush up your Tango technique.
How To: Dance advanced Hula
This video series is for people who want to learn advanced hula moves and songs to dance to. If you have never hula danced before, try watching and practicing with beginner videos first.
How To: Do Egyptian belly dancing
Sahira demonstrates how to do Egyptian belly dancing and how to put moves together, with a few basic moves
How To: Flamenco dance
Yvette is here to show you how to dance Flamenco in this video series. She goes over the different types of shawls you can use, fans you can use, how to play the castanets and of course, how to dance Flamenco!
How To: Swing dance
Ross and Cindy show us how to communicate with one another in swing dancing and then go over how to actually swing dance. This is a great series for beginners. Swing dance - Part 1 of 15.
How To: Do Afro-Cuban dance
In this instructional video series, our expert will show you the basics of Afro-Cuban dance by teaching basic steps, giving pointers on special moves and techniques as well as history on the origins of Afro-Cuban dance and the music and musical instruments that accompany it.
How To: Breakdance
The popularity of breakdancing waned by the late 1980s, but has been recently rediscovered by a new generation of dancers who perform in professional competitions. While taking breakdance lessons might seem to violate the very ethos of the “streets” movement which spawned the genre, no one will ever know you learned the basics of breakdancing in a free online video course. Our expert dance instructor demonstrates the foundations of up-rocking, popping, locking, the six step, and power moves l...
How To: Dance the West Coast Swing and Samba
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.
How To: Do advanced Salsa moves
In these Salsa dance lessons on video, learn some steps in the Miami style of Salsa dancing. Learning these advanced salsa dance steps—the mojito, las manos complicadas, the yuka, and the noventa—will help you get around on the dance floor a little more, as well as add a little flair to your salsa dancing routines.
How To: Do a warmup routine for tap dancing
In this video dance class, learn how to tap dance as an absolute beginner. An experienced tap dancer will walk you through the most basic steps you need to know to get started.
How To: Do basic steps in tap dancing
In this video dance class, learn how to tap dance as an absolute beginner. An experienced tap dancer will walk you through the most basic steps you need to know to get started.
How To: Do Breakdancing
While taking Breakdance lessons might seem to violate the very ethos of the “streets” movement which spawned the genre, no one will ever know you learned the basics of Breakdancing in a online video course. Expert dance instructor Julie Urich demonstrates the foundation of toprock, downrock, and power move steps you’ll need to ensure you don’t “get served” during your next battle.