Learn Basic Dance Steps
Parties and wedding season is here and it's time to dance. We show you some simple steps to make you look better on the dance floor.
Some people are born with 2 left feet. You don't want to look like a stick figure moving across a computer screen. But there is hope ... You can learn to dance with local classes, instructors and studios or with the help of Youtube, instructional videos, DVDS and books. It takes time and practice to learn to dance.
Start at the beginning and learn the basics before attempting more complicated steps. Then you need to practice, practice, practice!
Ballroom and Latin Dance Steps
Here we present dance steps in format suitable for printing on paper (1940's Arthur Murray style). VHS video, DVDs, Blu-Ray, YouTube and Facebook are probably just a passing fad, whereas paper has been used for almost 2,000 years.
Learning the basic steps and counts for a dance gives you a good foundation for learning more complex dance moves.
Articles in Steps
Foxtrot Steps
Learn how to dance basic foxtrot steps. Beginner guide with basic step diagrams. Foxtrot is a smooth dance with long gliding steps.
By Jake Fuller
Foxtrot Steps 2
Progressive step, left turn, twinkle step, box step, right and left walk, quarter turns in Foxtrot.
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Jive / Swing
Jive evolved from the Jitterbug. The Boogie, Rock & Roll and the American Swing also influenced this dance.
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Polka Steps
The basic polka step consists of a preparatory hop followed by a chasse done first to the left and then to the right.
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Waltz Steps
What are the dance steps for Waltz? Waltz is a smooth dance. Waltzes are characterized primarily by its rise and fall action.
By Jake Fuller
Waltz Steps 2
Left turn, right turn, whisk. Waltz instruction, dance diagrams and foot positions. Learn to dance free online.
By Jake Fuller