Dance News
News: Break dance session in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
This video was shot in de beautiful and modern city of Rotterdam, in the netherlands, starring the dutch break dancer Stefan Dirven accompained by the song "Freestyle - Crystal ball"
News: An Inspiring Video from Paris Opera Ballet School
This 3 minute video is probably enough for falling in love with ballet. It shows a small part from a studio training.
News: C-Walk Inspiration for Faster Steps
This video and overally the whole channel behind it, is owned by the most famous cwalker around the internet. Most of his recent videos have upped contrast/brightness which gives the light and very likeable feel. I'm sure you will love him!
News: Korean Kid Gets Robo-Awesome on the Dance Floor
Today's innovation lies in the world of poppin' and lockin'. In fact, WonderHowTo's very own CTO, Bryan Crow, is no stranger to the realm of pop and lock-tastic (ask him, maybe he'll share some tips). But until Bryan posts some vids, we enjoy Korean extraordinaire Edo, as he gets awesomely inhuman for a chance to be the next big star at K-pop factory Cube Entertainment.
Dancers Among Us: Photo Series Documents Conspicuous Public Dancing
Dancing! Apparently, it can be done anywhere! That's the impression one gets when looking at Jordan Matter's captivating photo series, Dancers Among Us, anyway. Who knew!
News: Breakdancing on a Digit... And We're Not Talking Fingers and Toes (NSFW)
This kid has an amazing sense of humor and big balls. It takes both to go on national television and breakdance on a gigantic prosthetic erection.
News: Hip Hop Dancing in an Inception Brain Warp
Like a scene from Inception, professional hip hop dancer and choreographer Scotty Nguyen's latest video plays with gravity to the tune of Usher’s “There Goes My Baby.” Scotty performs with fellow professional dancer Tracy Shibata (who is currently on tour with Rihanna).
News: Respect, Please. Pole Dancing as a (Sensual) Sport
Last I checked pole dancing was mainstream acceptable as a form of exercise for adventurous young women and repressed housewives. Until now. This latest discovery deserves some real R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
News: Japanese "Precision Walk" Like Robots
This Japanese "Precision Walk" contest has such an extreme military regime vibe, these kids would put even the Nazis to shame. If you like this, don't miss South Korea's equally impressive display of audience synchronization. Previously, The Brain-Defying Human LCD Screen.
Friday Fresh: Rock Like Justin Bieber & More
Every day of the week, WonderHowTo curators are hard at work, scouring the web for the greatest and most inspiring how-to videos. Every Friday, we'll highlight our favorite finds.
News: Lindy Hop in a Time Warp
Have you ever been mesmerized by the Lindy Hop? It knocks me out. WonderHowTo has tutorials, but here's an interesting way to absorb the moves: watch in slow motion.
Eat It, Gene Kelly: Turf Dancing In the Rain
Turf dancing (Acronym: Taking Up Room on the Floor) is a form of street dance of similar vein to krumping. Basic dance elements include mimeing and popping & locking; and the free-flowing style is intended to portray a narrative- not totally unlike Gene Kelly's intention in Singin' In the Rain: In contrast to the classic 50's musical, the talented kids below bring a similar concept into the 21st century, and their performance is strikingly beautiful.
News: Get Off Your Butt and Do the TIGHTROPE (with Janelle Monáe)
Janelle Monáe is simply in a class of her own. Genre-bending beats, distinctive fashion sense (à la the fabulous Grace Jones), and sweet dance moves to boot. Whether or not Monáe falls within your musical realm, you've gotta admit: the tiny five-foot-tall singer is chock full of infectious energy and exceptional talent.
News: HOLY COW! Who Taught White Baby To Dance?
Since we're on the topic of performing boy wonders today (Taiwanese Boy Sings Whitney Better Than Whitney Herself?), here's another defiance of nature. Little six-year-old Luke KILLS at tap dancing. Previously, Walk It Out Street-Tap-Style.
News: 50+ Videos of Hollywood's Greatest Dance Moves
Flavorwire has compiled an incredible collection of dance videos, featuring all the Hollywood greats, from Fred Astaire to John Travolta to the cast of Slumdog Millionaire.
News: Lady Gaga & Beyoncé Psycho B*tch Telephone Dance Instructional
Lady Gaga's most recent music video, "Telephone", costarring fellow megastar Beyoncé, was just posted yesterday on YouTube and has already amassed 8 million views (and is RAPIDLY climbing as you read). Personally, I think the video is pretty incredible. BUT, before you hit play below, be warned. Gaga's latest is most likely NSFW.
News: The Captivating Art of Fire Dancing
Hongkiat has compiled a collection of 30+ insane fire dancing images. Fire dancing has roots in many different ethnic cultures, influencing contemporary performance art (Cirque du Soleil, Burning Man, eroticism, and more).
News: The Buddha With 1,000 Hands
Incredible dance production, Thousand-Hand Guan Yin, performed by China's Disabled People's Performance Art Troupe. All of the performers are deaf, which makes the choreography quite an amazing accomplishment.
News: Star Wars Gone Wild (NSFW)
A Star Wars fanatic's dream come true. This past Saturday, Los Angeles club Bordello presented a naughty burlesque show of sexy Star Wars characters.
News: Aussie Chick Gets Schooled by NYC Subway Dancers
Another video from our pals over at Vive Cool City. We've seen the Aussie crew interview the Tokyo Yo-yo Master, as well as the ultra repressed Box Warriors.
News: Do the Belt Flip! Intertwined Acrobatics
Let me guess. You want a chick who can do this. Well, it takes two to do this move, so educate yourself! Swing dance tutorials.
News: Walk It Out Street-Tap-Style
Hip hop music + outdoor street setting makes tap dancing supremely more cool (not that it wasn't cool already). Pretty sweet move starting around 1:17. Pick up some moves yourself.
News: Perform an awesome white boy Body Wave
Think white kids can't dance? Meet Jeff. This 17 year old from New Jersey can move.
News: Bollywood dance like Slumdog Millionaires
Yesterday culminated an award season frenzy over Slumdog Millionaire. The film won seven
News: Booty dance
It is Saturday. Party. Dance. I have wanted a tutorial/breakdown of the booty dance for more than a year. Hell, I did not even know what to call the move before this video entered my life.
News: The Best Beyoncé Single Ladies Dance Instructional Yet
When President Obama mimics your move, it's gold. Beyoncé's iconic Single Ladies dance has made history in a bevy of ways. For months, it has hovered atop the Billboard charts.
News: Lindy hop swing dance the night away
Nothing compares to this scene from 1941 film Hellzapoppin' starring the legendary Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.
News: Big black booty brigade booms Beyonce
In case anybody's been under a Beyoncé-proof rock for the last month, the (internet) world is forever changed by the Single Ladies... and in many ways, me.
News: Pose like Bettie Page, America's Pinup Queen
Bettie Page is one of the reasons I can wear bikinis, short skirts and freely discuss my female orgasm.
News: Pole dance with impressive acrobatics
Move over Carmen Elektra. Veena's got more than just stretches and sashays in her stripper workout. From her bedroom studio, Veena showcases some gravity-defying pole dance moves. Her handsprings and cartwheels should earn much more than dollar bills.
News: Hypnotize me with hot, hot hips
Congratulations to Romanian belly dancer Mihaela Coman, winner of the 2008 WonderHowTo Dance Award! Despite being called 'belly' dance, it's all about the hips. Girl, your hips have won everyone over!
News: Shimmy like Beyonce (wearing a mankini)
OMG!!! Shane. You go girl! Shane Mercado is a viral video phenom. He dances to Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' without missing a beat... and in a single take! Yes, B gets dozens of cuts, but Shane's webcam never pauses.
News: Dance with inmates and zombies to Thriller
Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller is experiencing a revival. In the Phillipines, prisoners are undergoing rehabilitation through extensively choreographed dance. This video shows hundreds of orange suited inmates dancing in unison to Thriller. Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller is experiencing a revival. In the Phillipines, prisoners are undergoing rehabilitation through extensively choreographed dance. This video shows hundreds of orange suited inmates dancing in unison to Thriller.
News: Hypnotize me with those hips
Ahhh. Obsession. Specifically, Stephen. When the market dove 700 points last week, he was watching this video, on repeat, mumbling something entirely incoherent.
News: Pop it!
Popping is a form of hip-hop. Imagine a dance that's part Mr Roboto, part pelvis spasm.