February 15, 2008
Dancing is really up to you, but a few tips could never hurt. Just let it flow.
June 20, 2007
This article will give you advice and pointers on how to prepare for a dance audition. I will go through some important steps that will get you through both the technical and creative...
February 16, 2007
There is nothing like the threat of a slow dance to entice anxiety in an individual. The fear and dread surrounding slow dancing probably starts in middle school, and for many...
December 29, 2006
Tap dancing is a lively form of dance that originated in the 1800s and has complex roots in several forms of dance (including Irish step and English clogging). Tap dancing enjoyed...
October 1, 2006
Belly dancing is rooted in ancient religious rituals involving goddess worship and fertility. Belly dancing is not only a form of human expression but also an effective way to...
September 17, 2006
Hula dancing, a form of dancing native to Hawaii, provides entertainment but has its roots in ancient ritual. The purpose of Hula dancing is to convey meaning through movement. ...
August 10, 2006
Even though there are many different styles of dance, each with its own moves and techniques, there are some basic fundamentals of dancing that are important for all dancers to...
August 7, 2006
There are many different styles of Salsa depending on where you come from. However, most of the basic steps are the same. The differences come in the styling and the time of...
July 24, 2006
How To Learn Ballet Dancing
July 14, 2006
There are many different types and styles of Swing. One of the most popular styles is called East Coast Swing, or Triple Time Swing. It consists of a rotating basic step...
July 10, 2006
The Tango is a dance of passion in which the man is pursuing the woman and the woman hasn't decided whether or not she wants the man. The pursuit should be very subtle;...
July 9, 2006
Ballroom Dancing consists of several different partner dances and is divided into two categories. The first category is called the standard group and includes the foxtrot,...
June 28, 2006
The West Coast Swing, which developed on the crowded floors of dance clubs, is called a slot dance because it is danced with both partners moving up and down a single line...
June 25, 2006
Ticking, also known as Strobing, is a pop-locking body illusion that makes the dancers look like they are walking through a strobe light. To get an idea of what the end result...
May 18, 2006
The Windmill is a breakdancing power move that combines techniques from gymnastics and urban street-style dancing. Invented by Crazy Legs of New York's Rocksteady crew, the Windmill...
May 14, 2006
Are you dreaming of being a prima ballerina? Wonderful! But before you grand jeté off into the sunset, it's imperative that you prepare your body for movement by stretching it...
April 25, 2006
Airtracks are arguably the hardest possible breakdancing move, but also the most impressive. With both their arms and legs spread and their torso suspended 45 degrees in mid-air,...
April 24, 2006
The Six-Step is the most fundamental move of a breakdancer's repertoire, and is the basic unit of movement all other moves are based on. Very easy to perform, it is important...
April 23, 2006
Headspins are a trademark move of breakdancing, and one of the easiest of the power moves to learn. Like all breakdancing moves, Headspins can be dangerous if done improperly,...
April 19, 2006
A Flare is a breakdancing power move borrowed from gymnastics. When performing the move, a dancer spreads their legs and whips them around their body in continuous circles, using...
April 14, 2006
Turtling is a breakdancing power move which combines strength and agility to spin from the turtle position into a circle using only your hands to hold you up. It takes time to...
April 14, 2006
A body wave is a pop-locking dance move which creates the illusion of a wave traveling through the body, from your head to your toes and back. It is recommended that you know...
April 14, 2006
An arm wave is a pop-locking dance move that looks like a wave of electricity is traveling through your body, much like a wave through a taut string. It is considered one of...
April 13, 2006
Since Michael Jackson introduced this dance move to the mainstream, it's become a trademark move of dancers everywhere, and a staple move in the repertoire of pop-lockers. Incorporating...
