| To learn to dance is a goal shared by many. However, | | | | This will bring the movement not just on the feet but |
| some people just are not naturally inclined or gifted | | | | on your body as well. You can put your shoulder |
| with the grace and flexibility of a dancer. But that does | | | | forward in order to help emphasize the hip movement. |
| not mean you cannot try. Even with two left foot you | | | | As you become more and more comfortable moving |
| can still manage to come up with signature moves that | | | | your feet and body, then it is time to throw the hands |
| will make you a hit on the dance floor. Here are some | | | | up in the air. Do not let your hands hang limply on your |
| tips you should follow in order to develop your dancing | | | | side. It will look awkward if your body is moving but |
| prowess: | | | | your hands look stiff. So lift your hands. This will create |
| Tip # 1 Get the Rhythm | | | | the impression that you are relaxed and having fun. |
| Dance music often follows one to four count beat. | | | | You may hold your hands up every 8 or 12 counts. |
| The beat could be fast or slow. However, they still | | | | You do not need to bring them up every second. Find |
| follow the same one to four count. Listen to the music | | | | the perfect timing so the movement will not look |
| so you can get the rhythm. If you do not like to dance | | | | forced or out of sync. If you have a dance partner |
| to the beat then look for wait for another song that will | | | | you can place your hands on her waist or shoulders. |
| be more to your liking. | | | | Tip # 4. Get Into the Music |
| Tip # 2. Bob the head. | | | | As you become more relaxed on the dance floor, you |
| Use your head to get moving physically. Follow the | | | | forget all feelings of uncertainties and learn dance and |
| rhythm with your head until you lose yourself in the | | | | focus on the music itself. This is the trademark of a |
| music and your body follows. | | | | true dancer. The person loses himself or herself |
| Alternately shift your weight on each foot | | | | entirely to the music. They let the beat lead them and |
| As you bob your head start moving the weight | | | | help them find the perfect steps. They do not have |
| between each foot. You may lift your foot as you | | | | anything else in mind except to dance to the beat and |
| shift the weight. Count the beat in your head. Make | | | | lose themselves to the music. |
| sure that your legs are loose so you can easily lift | | | | Tip # 5. Practice Makes Perfect |
| them as you alternately transfer the weight between | | | | The more you practice this art, the better you will be. |
| each foot. | | | | Also, you will gain a lot of self confidence in the |
| Tip # 3. Feet, Hip and Hands Movement | | | | process. You do not feel self conscious or awkward |
| As you transfer the weight between foot, move the | | | | anymore when dancing in front of people. You should |
| foot. Refrain from stepping on your partner's foot. | | | | practice dancing on your own at home, in your room, in |
| Each time you move the foot, move the correlating hip | | | | the kitchen - anywhere where you feel comfortable. |
| too. If you shift the weight on the right foot then wiggle | | | | Do these helpful steps and you will learn to dance in no |
| your hips to the right. Do the same with the left foot. | | | | time. |
