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Do you feel uncomfortable standing in the corner of the room while everyone is having fun dancing? Are you going to an event that requires you to bounce a little? If your confidence is severely reduced just because not being able to dance prevents you from enjoying the fun, don't worry. If you take the time to master a few basic steps, you can learn to dance freely, dance a romantic dance or surprise guests on the dance floor at a home wedding.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Free jump

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   The first rhythm follows the music. Let's start by finding the rhythm of the track. If possible, let's count, flick or beat. Once you've caught the melody, start the first beat to the music.
   • Once your head is in tune with the music, it is very easy for the rest of your body to move along.
   • To find the beat, try to listen for drum or bass. These are usually the instruments that give the song the melody.

   The secret: To get used to capturing the rhythm, practice with songs with a clear beat. For example, try clapping and swinging to the beat of Johnnie Taylor's "Juke Joint".

   
   

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   Shift your weight from leg to foot. Once you have a good grasp of the rhythm, you can start incorporating a few more footbeats. Start by shifting your weight to one foot with the other leg lifting the heel slightly off the floor. Just switch back and forth according to the music.
   • At each count, you shift your torso to one leg. You can bounce back and forth at each beat but start slowly, gradually you will get comfortable and dance faster.
   • Relax your legs and knees slightly. Your body beats back and forth with your legs so it has a slight "bounce", just a subtle bounce between the weight transfer between the legs.

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   Move your feet to the music. Once you are able to comfortably follow the rhythm of your torso, start moving your legs. Just before transferring the body weight to the other leg, lift slightly, even if only 2-5 cm, from where it was. Even if you move your feet, keep it close to the floor.
   • Pay attention to your toe joints, which are the parts that help you swing easily.
   • If you dance with someone else, make sure to dance to them.

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   Combine with hips. As your torso moves from foot to leg, move your hips (and whole body) gently in the direction of that leg. For example, when you beat to your right leg, also move your hips to the right. You can twist your body a bit for a bit more movement.
   • For example, when you beat to the right, bring your right shoulder a little forward and bring your left shoulder back. Do the opposite of the above step when the beat is left.

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   Combine with arms. When you are uncomfortable, you often fold your arms or let them let go of them indifferently. Instead, move the arm. Keep your hands open or soft. You can swing your arms in the air or bend your arms and swing them to the sides, like when running. Whatever you do, don't just do one dance, switch. You can try the following dance moves:
   • The dice shake. Hold both hands halfway and shake your arms as if you were shaking a dice. After shaking a few times, release the hand to "release the dice". Don't overdo this dance because it looks funny.
   • The lawn-cutting dance. Lean forward and imagine your hand is grasping a lawn mower, the other hand holding it halfway and making a pull forward and back as if it were starting the machine. Once the lawn mower is started, you can take a few steps with your hand out front as if you were mowing the lawn.
   • The reel is spinning. Hand holding hands as if holding an imaginary piece of wire, then rotate in the air like a cowboy preparing to catch a cow. Beat your torso and push your hips in the opposite direction with your swinging hand.
   • Punching hands. Clasp your hands and do a celebratory air punch.

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   Find your own style. You should follow your natural impulses when jumping freely.You think you're only good at dancing to a simple dance, but the more you feel the rhythm, the more natural your dance will be. Listening to the subtleties in music also trains your body to move with the music. Most importantly, be creative! Create your own dance to help you feel more confident and understanding your body.
   • Experience different dance moves, poses and speeds while dancing.
   • Don't be afraid to make your own dance. A free dance is a dance that expresses individuality and the ability to improvise.

   

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   The right attitude will help with the dance learning process. If you want to dance quickly, let go of any negative thoughts and self doubts. When you see a dance, don't say "I can't do that". Instead, dance to the best of your ability, even if you dance the wrong way.

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Method 2 of 5: Dance with your partner

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   Get into position with your jump partner. Stand face to face with your jumping and enter basic position. If you are the lead, place your right hand on your opponent's shoulder and your left hand to hold their right hand, the position of your hands will form a C-pair. You will also put your hand on your right shoulder.
   • The holding hands of the two of you can be raised to eye-level or low to hip level, depending on your liking. Just keep your arms relaxed, your elbows arch comfortably, and don't make you jump your shoulders.
   • Keep a distance of 7-15 cm between you and your partner.
   • Make sure you and you dance unify who is the lead from the start!

   The secret: The slow is usually performed by men and women, with the man in the leading role. But you don't have to follow tradition. You can pair up with dancers of all genders and decide who will lead based on your confidence, height or whatever factors you choose.

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   Step left foot to left. As you begin to jump, extend your left foot in a smooth, sweeping motion. You dance will follow with their right foot. This is the first part of the slow "touch the foot" dance.
   • If you are the lead, let them take the first step, and try to move with them as smoothly as possible.
   • Try to keep the dance track exactly to the beat of the music. Counting the beats in your head is also one way.

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   Bring right foot to left foot. After the first jump with your left foot, slide your right foot in so it touches your left leg. Your dance partner will follow you as well.
   • Try not to bounce or bounce while sliding your feet together. Aim for smooth, smooth motion.

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   Repeat the leg movement but on the opposite side. Once your legs are in position, continue walking right with your right foot. Then slide left foot back to right foot. Just repeat it throughout the dance.
   • You can also do two steps to the left and two steps to the right.

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   Use your hands to navigate you to jump if you want to move around. If you want to dance around the dance floor, gently push or pull you to dance in the direction you want. After your legs touch, push one arm and the other pull at the same time you take another beat.
   • For example, when you are stepping to the left but want to rotate to the right, start moving your right foot back to your left leg. Then push your right hand to jump while gently pulling on their right shoulder, at the same time step to the left.
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Method 3 of 5: Dance at a wedding

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   Learn the Chicken Dance is suitable for many people. The chicken dance is a popular dance style at many weddings. It is very easy to dance because there are only 3 basic steps that you can change with the music. This dance is also not pressure because no one will notice if you do not dance well. Steps to dance the chicken:
   • Raise your arms to shoulder height, then place your thumbs on the other fingers so that the hand looks like a beak. When you turn your thumb up and down, it looks like a chicken beak.
   • Then the fist tucked under the arm to look like you have chicken wings. Flap your wings up and down to the music.
   • With both hands still pretending to be chicken wings, continue to flap the wings but bring your back out, kneel and shake your butt off the floor.
   • Repeat the steps above until the end of the track.

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   Mastering the Hora dance at a Jewish wedding. Hora is the dance at the Jewish wedding to the song "Hava Nagila" or other traditional Jewish songs. Hora is a collective dance with a collective dance of arms like "vine":
   • Step left foot to right. Right foot followed. Then step left foot behind right foot. Right foot continues to follow behind.
   • The dance is performed in a circle with people holding hands or putting their arms on each other's shoulders and jumping.
   • The pace of this dance is usually fast. Sometimes the music starts slowly but gradually the band will play faster with the song.

   Do you know? In Orthodox Jewish subordinates, men and women will dance the hora separately. At freer weddings, men and women are allowed to mingle and dance together.

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   Basic slow dance for dollar dance. At some weddings, guests will line up and give $ 1 (or more) to dance with the bride and groom. You can do the slow dance or sometimes not even the dance but just share a few moments of joy with the couple on the wedding day.
   • In some cases, male guests will dance with the bride and female guests dance with the groom. In some cases the guests will dance with the bride and groom.
   • Simply holding hands and rotating in place is valid if this is the easiest way to be able to speak privately with the bride and groom.
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Method 4 of 5: To jump properly

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   Sign up for a basic dance class. There are dance classes in every school from hip-hop to ballet, modern dance and salsa. You can search online for classrooms in your area. Whatever style you like, you may find some benefits if you learn old dance because other dance styles are more or less rooted in basic old dance moves.
   • When given a dance lesson, pay attention to what the teacher does. Try to follow them exactly. If that doesn't work, observe the teacher again and notice the details they did to make the dance look easier.
   • You can ask the teacher for some tips. Skilled teachers have worked with hundreds of students so there will be a way to help you through the difficulties.
   • Even just a few hours of class time can help you learn the basics and gain more confidence.

   

   Yolanda Thomas
   

   Experts agree that: Practicing 3 or 4 class dance lessons can help you overcome your shyness and learn the basic steps and techniques. Just make sure you get into the right class at the right level. Look for beginner or beginner courses, but be careful with open or beginner classes as they are not for beginners.

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   Join flash mob dance to increase confidence. Flash mob is a form of collective performance - usually dance - in a way that all appear together and then disappear quickly together. These performances seem spontaneous but are actually very well choreographed. You can find flash mob teams online, practice with them for a few weeks and then perform in public.
   • Some flash mob groups have posted online videos on how to dance and practice dance.
   • Flash mob welcomes all qualified people, it focuses on fun and creates an exciting scene, so the more fun.
   • You can also learn many great dance moves and connect with many people who share a love of dancing.

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   Watch dance shows on TV for more inspiration. Dancing is popular all over the world, and you can see it all over the TV. Try turning on the TV to watch reality shows about dance competitions. Concentrating on the dance moves is a bit too professional. Instead you can pay attention to their dancers manner, how confident they perform and how cheerful they look on the dance floor.
   • Popular dance competition programs are available today Universal dance and So you Think You Can Dance.

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   Watch a dance movie for new ideas. Watch dance movies for ideas. There are many movies of this genre to choose from. Watch as many as you can or choose the titles that suit your interests, for example:
   • Try it Dirty Dancing good Shall We DanceThese are all movies about people who cannot dance step by step, develop their bravery and charm and practice to perform vividly.
   • See Footloose good Flashdance to see the power of dance in the form of resisting the imposition of authority or transcending personal circumstances.
   • Watch every movie featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to let the graceful, elegant dancers inspire you.
   • Watch Stormy Weather to see Nicholas Brothers push the tap jump all bounds.

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   Take part in dance competitions to improve your skills. Dance competitions, also officially known as DanceSport competitions, are held around the world. Search online for contests near you. Participate in dance competitions to help you set specific goals for yourself and build skills.
   • Check out websites like The International Grand Ball, United States Dance Championships, and the Access Dance Network.

   The secret: If you are not confident enough to participate in competitions, you can go to the audience to add inspiration and be aware of what you expect.

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Method 5 of 5: What to wear to dance

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   Wear comfortable shoes. Choose a shoe that fits into a thin, flexible sole for the dance floor. Stay away from soles shoes as the thick soles and heels make it difficult to feel the dance floor. Make sure you feel safe in your shoes as well. The best sandals should be kept at home. Do not wear sneakers or shoes with rubber soles stuck on the dance floor, as they make it difficult to move smoothly on the floor.
   • Different dance styles require different types of shoes, so find out what you need for your dance style first. Sneakers, for example, work great with hip-hop and freedom, while high heels go well with Latin dance.

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   Dressing. If you tend to sweat a lot. Choose natural fiber fabrics. A tank top and camisole may look good, but your sweaty skin will make you shy. Have a towel and powder ready in case you need it.
   • If you're going to have to dance with your partner, avoid wearing slippery materials like silk. Dancing may make it less difficult for you to dance if their hands are sweaty.

   The secret: Consider bringing an extra shirt in case you sweat too much.

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   Wear clothes to help you move freely. Tight velvet suits can look good if you're not moving, but can hinder you on the dance floor. Worse, you can easily fall into embarrassment when things are torn. Wear clothes that are loose enough or stretchy enough for you to move around. Choose a shirt with sleeves that won't hinder hand movement - it should make it easier to raise your hands in the air.
   • Try on clothes first at home to make sure you can dance comfortably.
   • To avoid malfunctions, make sure the clothes you choose will fit and won't slip off while you dance!
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Advice

• Learn to dance to your favorite songs, especially if you've memorized the melody and can sing along. You will anticipate changes in the music and change the dance accordingly, and you will be happier with the music you like.
• Watch the other dancers. If you don't know how to dance to music, find suggestions from other dancers. You shouldn't imitate them completely (unless that is the standard move), but you will also get some ideas from them.
• Smile and try to look excited, even if you're nervous and unsure of what you're doing, acting confidently can also help you feel confident.
• If you are embarrassed or can't take a step, don't give up and continue.

Warning

• Don't impose yourself or try to dance to moves that you are uncomfortable or not ready for. A good dancer makes the moves look so easy - don't be fooled. Friend may muscle strains and falls (especially when wearing high heels). You can still dance beautifully without doing the difficult moves. Really.