How to learn to dance: video lessons for those who are not afraid to try. Not every one of us was born with the enviable ability to be able to catch the rhythm and move on the dance floor as if born not from the womb, but, at a minimum, from a disco ball

Not every one of us was born with the enviable ability to catch the rhythm and move on the dance floor as if born not from the womb, but, at a minimum, from a disco ball. TVR turned to Alina Abdulmakhyanova, a representative of the Solo Dance dance studio, to tell us about the most interesting things from the world of dance.

Alina Abdulmakhyanova about express acquisition of dance skills

You were invited to a disco, but you don’t know how to dance and are wondering whether it’s worth going at all? Don’t worry, today I’ll tell you how to quickly learn to dance and be the coolest on the dance floor.

All young girls and boys love to go to clubs, have fun and relax, but there are those who do not know how to dance at all or are embarrassed to do so. How to quickly learn to dance? I think many people have asked this question. So, there are 3 very simple rules.

Rule one: to learn how to dance in clubs, you can watch videos on YouTube.

But it would be much better to visit some dance studio (again, Solo Dance Studio), at least once. There are many cool trends there, for example: twerk, hip-hop, break-dance, ballroom dancing, strip dancing, rock and roll and many others. You can choose one thing, or you can attend one lesson of each direction in order to quickly master the dance world - rest assured that the trainers will help, show, explain, and most importantly, relieve you of embarrassment.

Rule two: Do not be shy! Dance like no one is watching.

Dance for your own pleasure, if a guy/girl comes up to you, join in the dance with him, rock with all your heart.

As Vanya Dorn said, not being shy is a very important aspect of dance. The main thing is to try it, and then everything will go like clockwork.

Rule three: Smile when you dance! This way you will win the person over, and he will be drawn to your good mood.

Rule four: Feel confident! Confidence is the main weapon of both girls and guys. Confident people are always in the center of attention and know how to position themselves correctly. The better you feel at the party, the more admiring glances you will receive. Remember this!

Is it difficult to learn to dance?

It's really no more difficult than anything you're new to. Dance styles are very different from each other. Even if you have mastered one of them, it will be unusual for you to do the other.

However, all dances are associated with the ability to control your body. And if this is not new to you (for example, you have been involved in martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, and even more so dancing), it will be easier for you to adapt to new movements than for a beginner who is not friends with his body.

Even if you have a rather wooden body, you should not despair. The secret of success is constant practice.

Learning to dance from video lessons is more difficult than from courses. If your body is flexible and obedient, you can still do something similar to the movements of the instructor from the video. If not, you can quickly become disappointed in dancing: the difference between what is shown in the video and what you see in the mirror will be too strong.

Still, it's worth a try. At least in order to decide on the right one.

How many times a week do you dance?

At first, after exercising, your muscles may ache. But, unlike strength training or running, the body does not require a recovery period.

Therefore, you can safely practice dancing all the time. One of my teachers said that you need to dance 25 hours a day. In any case, the more you dance, the more noticeable your progress will be.

How to learn to dance modern dances

From this direction we have chosen three types that can often be found in the schedules of fitness clubs and dance schools. And the first is plastic and incredibly beautiful contemporary art.

Contemporary mixed elements of modern jazz, yoga and martial arts, seasoned with improvisation and attention to breathing. This is freedom and plasticity - the natural beauty of movement.

Here is a video with a combination in contemporary style. Give it a try, just be sure to warm up and stretch thoroughly before teaching.

And here is the second part:

By the way, about warming up. The video below contains a full lesson with warm-up, stretching and analysis of the combination. In English, but everything is clear without translation.

If you don’t have time to repeat or consider how a certain movement is done, set the speed to 0.25.

If you liked the combinations, but you can’t repeat them yet, here are some more videos with routine contemporary exercises.

Most likely, you will have to do the same in dance school before you can perform beautiful combinations.

Many people confuse pole exercises and strip exercises. The second is a simply sensual dance that can be performed without a pole.

When doing strip plastic, you won’t have to stand at the machine and pull your toe. Everything here is based on the natural sexuality of the female body. Of course, many teachers diversify strip dance with elements of contemporary or modern, Latin American dances and other styles, but here it all depends on the teacher.

How beautiful your dance will look depends again on how well you can control your body, how mobile your joints and muscles and tendons are.

The video below contains an analysis of the combination. Not too simple, but very sensual and beautiful. And you won't have to do any movements on the floor, so your knees won't get hurt.

And here is a playlist with strip dance lessons from different dance schools. There are both individual movements and combinations.

And one more, simpler combination. Try it if the first one didn't work out.

This is a sensual and beautiful dance, which, among other things, helps to develop plasticity and even get rid of some health problems.

There are a lot of belly dancing lessons on YouTube. Below are some of them.

The basic movements are explained very clearly here:

And the second part:

Below is a playlist with five lessons for beginners from another teacher.

How to learn to street dance

Hip-hop has only been around for about 50 years. But during this time, many trends and styles have appeared, with different elements, plastics, and special features.

In addition, modern hip-hop is often supplemented with movements from other dance styles, which provides even richer vocabulary and original combinations.

But before you come up with your own combinations, you need to master the basics. In the playlist below you will find basic movements, steps and many combinations. They explain everything clearly. If you can't keep up, reduce the video speed.

The videos in the next big playlist explain the concepts of inertia, manipulation, and isolation in hip-hop. There's also a story about improvisation, battle behavior if you're ready for that, and several options for ground hip-hop moves (on the floor) to diversify your combinations.

Breakdancing consists of different elements: tricks and power movements on the floor, waves, fixations, as well as changing the levels at which the dance is performed.

Here on this channel There is training in different styles: Waving, King Tut, Robot, - analysis of the technique of power elements and basic movements at different levels.

Below is a video with a detailed analysis of the “6 steps” element from Footwork.

And here you can see how the “turtle” is performed.

Here is a voluminous playlist in which there are quite a lot of breakdancing elements with a detailed analysis of the technique of dance and strength elements.

A sexy dance in which you need to actively work your buttocks, hips, stomach and arms. In this playlist you will find several lessons with analysis of twerk movements.

How to learn to dance ballroom dancing

You will probably need a waltz at least once in your life. Moreover, dancing it at an amateur level is not so difficult.

Here are four good lessons that will teach you how to hold your hands and perform the basic waltz steps as a pair or individually.

How to learn to dance social dances

Social dancing is not created for competition, but for communication between partners and enjoyment. Improvisation is encouraged here, through which the dancer can express himself, his feelings and emotions.

This dance comes from the Dominican Republic. He is very sensual and sometimes erotic. The basis of bachata is four steps with an emphasis on the last one. In the dance there are rotations and flips of the partner, small supports.

Despite the fact that bachata is a pair dance, you can also learn solo combinations. For example, if you don’t have a partner yet.

The video below shows an analysis of the main steps. Where to shift your body weight, how to hold your hands, how to make an accent - everything is described in great detail.

And here is a variation of bachata from the same teacher.

Below is a playlist for those who want to dance bachata as a couple. These are Dominican bachata lessons from the Imagine dance school.

This is a passionate couples dance originally from Africa, more precisely from Angola. It is now performed all over the world and is especially popular in France and Portugal.

Steps, a lot of hip work and close contact with your partner. Sometimes very cramped. For example, in the Tarraxinha style, a slower and more sensual version of this social dance.

Here is a playlist with kizomba lessons.

And another playlist with videos from another dance studio.

That's all. If you have favorite training videos, share them in the comments to the article.

Individual club dance classes: features

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Many people dream of learning to dance beautifully, but not everyone has the opportunity to attend special dance classes. However, it is not at all necessary to go somewhere, because basic things can be learned at home.

What are the benefits of learning to dance at home?

Where should I start?

First you need to make room for classes. Clear out the space in your room: remove unnecessary chairs and other furniture that gets in the way. It is advisable that there is no carpet on the floor. This will help you glide while doing some dance moves.

You must also see yourself, so there should be a large mirror or any other reflective surface in front of you in which you will see your reflection. If you do not have the opportunity to see yourself while training, then film your movements. This way you can analyze them in the future and achieve optimal results. And of course, you need a computer screen on which you will study.

Don't skimp on buying special clothes in which you will dance. This could be, for example, tight-fitting leggings or shorts, in which you can clearly see the movements of your legs, as well as a T-shirt or T-shirt.

Before starting the class, a warm-up is required, for which you will need a mat. Also, don’t forget to choose a set of several simple stretching exercises for yourself.

Which dance style should you choose?

The next important step is to determine what style you want to start dancing in. There are many different areas that you can start mastering without a coach.

Let's list some of them:

From theory to practice

Once you have decided on a dance style, or even chosen several, develop a schedule according to which you will practice. Try to study 2-3 times a week for an hour and a half. During training, you should be completely focused on practicing your skills, forgetting all your household chores for a while. To fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the dance, you can also learn more about its history: founders, origins, movements, etc.

Next, look for your favorite video lessons on the Internet or buy a CD with a video course. Don’t be lazy to find out more information about the course choreographer, since for home training it is important that he is a professional in his field. The main indicator of a good workout will be muscle pain. Don't let this scare you. It just means you worked hard on the dance and your time was well spent. With regular exercise, the pain will not be as severe.

Remember the main 4 components of effective training:

• Warm up.
• Practicing old movements.
• Learning new movements.
• Improvisation (implies free dance, which you build on the basis of the dance experience acquired during training).

You should start with basic movements and ligaments, so that the classes do not seem too complicated to you in the first couple. Try to follow the trainer’s instructions as clearly as possible, because only you can control the correctness of your movements during home lessons. Don't be discouraged if you don't do well at first. The key to success is constant practice. Train no more than 10 movements in combination until you perfect their execution.

Another important point is to hear the music. Try to get into its sound, catch the beat in which your movements should fall, and you will immediately feel more confident, and your movements will become more relaxed. As your skills develop, you can create your own combinations of individual movements to make your workout more intense and interesting.

We hope that this article was useful and motivated you to finally start exercising if you have been wanting to do this for a long time!