Easy and Effortless Moves Anyone Can Learn

Yolanda Thomas

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This article was co-authored by Yolanda Thomas and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Yolanda Thomas is a Hip Hop Dance Instructor based in Los Angeles, California and Sydney, Australia. Yolanda has taught hip hop at the Sydney Dance Company and is a two-time winner of the LA Music Award for singing and songwriting. She has won Choreographer of the Year by GROOVE, an Australian hip hop dance competition and was hired by Google to choreograph their Sydney Mardi Gras float. This article has been viewed 3,445,799 times.

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To dance, first listen for the beat of the music. The beat is usually carried by the drums and the bass. Most dance music is written with 4 beats per measure, with drum and bass elements repeating every 4 beats. Listen for these repetitions to find the beat. Once you find the beat, try the head nod by simply nodding your head to it. Next, practice swaying your upper body, and moving your arms slightly to the beat. After you’re comfortable moving your upper body, add a basic step-touch with your feet. Every time you hear the beat, step one foot to the other, shifting most of your weight onto one foot. Keep your knees loose, and slightly bent while you find your rhythm. Continue by moving your feet back and forth to the beat to the music. Move your arms while you step in a way that feels natural. Whatever kind of dance you’re doing, focus on having fun instead of worrying about if your moves are perfect, since that’s what dancing is all about! For tips on learning other types of dancing, like slow dancing with a partner, read on!

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