How to learn to dance?

Dancing is a rewarding activity that helps keep your body in good shape and improves your mood. You can learn to dance at any age. The main thing is to find a suitable dance style and a good teacher.

There are many dance styles in the modern world. Therefore, everyone can easily choose something interesting for themselves. For people who want to practice pair dancing, certain directions are suitable.

• Waltz... This is one of the most famous dances. It is danced at proms, weddings and other important events. Waltz is usually performed to rhythmic waltz melodies. Learning to dance it on an amateur level is not as difficult as it seems. Therefore, it is well suited for beginners.

• Kizomba... Passionate African dance is now popular all over the world. He is loved for its brightness and showiness. The dance involves close contact with a partner and a lot of active hip movements. It is worth learning kizomba for energetic and emotional people who are accustomed to always being on the move.

• Bachata... This is a very sensual dance. They perform it in pairs. But as long as a person does not have a partner, he can begin to learn solo combinations on his own. The base of bachata is just four easy steps. These basic leg movements are easy to master.

• Rock'n'roll. This dance is one of the forms of jive. They perform it with cheerful rhythmic music. Rock and roll is called a dance for those who love life. This is quite logical, because he is very energetic. You can quickly master the basic movements of this dance.

• Tango... The classic version of this dance looks impressive.It is usually performed to rhythmic Latin American music. But there is also a modern version of this dance. It's called tango nuevo. It is usually performed to electronic music and various covers.

There are also many styles that a person can master alone.

• Eastern dance. Arab dances are popular among women of all ages. It is quite easy to learn them from scratch. After a few weeks of regular training, a person will be able to make a wave with the body and perform other simple movements. Oriental dance classes can also help you get rid of extra pounds and make the girl's movements more graceful.

• Strip of plastic... This style is also popular with girls. They perform it in high heels. The dance consists of fluid sexual movements that can be alternated at will. Many girls sign up for strip plastic classes in order to become more self-confident or pleasantly surprise their partner.

• Contemporary... The modern dance direction is familiar to many. It combines elements of different styles. After several weeks of studying contemporary, you can learn to improvise beautifully to any music.

• Hip-hop. Street dance lovers should pay attention to this style. The basic movements in hip-hop are fairly light. Therefore, you can master it from scratch at any age. They perform it in bright, loose outfits accompanied by energetic music.

• Brakedance... This is another popular street style. Such dances should be done only under the supervision of a professional. After all, most movements are traumatic. But if a person has good athletic training, he can learn to perform many spectacular stunts.

• Twerk... Twerking exercises allow you to pump your buttocks well. The dance looks provocative, but at the same time, many people like it. It is usually performed to fast incendiary music.

• Shuffle... This style of dance appeared in the 80s. It consists of quick leg movements. There are five basic combinations of movements in the modern shuffle. Therefore, it will be quite easy to master the dance. They dance it to modern rhythmic music. Party lovers will love it.

• Irish... Irish folk dances are also suitable for active and cheerful people. They are performed both alone and in groups. The dance consists of very fast and precise movements. You can learn how to perform it by spending a lot of time on practice.

Among these areas, both boys and girls will be able to find something suitable for themselves.

Having decided to practice dancing, most beginners try to find a coach and a suitable place to practice. Most cities now have dance schools for both adults and children. When choosing a place to study, you should focus on important points.

• Location of the establishment. It is worth choosing a school that is located near the house. After all, if it is inconvenient to get to the place of training, interest in classes can quickly disappear.
• Comfort... All premises in the school should be well appointed and comfortable. This applies to both dance halls and dressing rooms with showers. For busy people, a plus will be the presence in the building of a bar where you can drink a cup of coffee or even have lunch.
• Choice of dance programs. It is best to pay for classes at a school that has a variety of dance programs. In this case, if a person does not like the chosen style, he will be able to pay attention to other directions.

A plus for the school will be the opportunity to attend a trial lesson... On it, a person will be able to appreciate all the advantages of the institution and finally make a choice. It is very important to choose a qualified trainer for yourself. He should be a professional with a background in teaching beginner dancers. When choosing a trainer, you can focus on reviews. If a person has a lot of satisfied customers, then he is really good at what he does.

You can also dance at home. You need to properly prepare for home dance training.

• Arrange the room. Tall mirrors can always be seen in dance halls. By looking at them, dancers can monitor the correctness of their movements. At home, it is also advisable to train in a room with a large mirror. It is worth choosing a spacious room for classes. It should be comfortable to move in the chosen rhythm. It is desirable that the indoor coating is slippery. In this case, it will be more convenient to perform many movements on it.
• Set aside time for class... To achieve results quickly, you need to practice dancing on a regular basis. In your schedule, you should set aside at least 2-3 days for training. One lesson, together with stretching and improvisation, lasts on average 1-1.5 hours.
• Pick up music... Dancing is much more pleasant to your favorite songs. People who exercise at home can create a playlist in advance.
• Select video tutorials... Now there are many dance master classes on the Internet. Therefore, finding lessons for yourself with a pleasant coach will be quite simple. You need to find a warm-up video in advance.

Some tips will help a person to achieve visible results faster.

• For training, you need to choose a comfortable and attractive form. In this case, dancing will be much more pleasant. Clothing for classes should not be too loose, but not restraining movement. The best option is shorts or leggings and a light top. Clothing should be lightweight, almost weightless. The choice of shoes depends on the style of the dance. For active workouts, you should choose comfortable sneakers with a flexible sole. For ballroom dancing, low-heeled shoes are suitable.
• Stretching should be done before each lesson. Ligaments and muscles need proper preparation. By warming up his body, the dancer will perform new movements without any problems.
• Dancing classes should be alternated with regular workouts. Good athletic training will help you master new movements more successfully and not get tired during long workouts.
• Listen to more music in your free time. This will help develop a sense of rhythm. At home, you can dance to pleasant melodies while cleaning or doing other household chores. Watching videos of performances or regular dances will not hurt either. These videos inspire and inspire the desire to learn new movements.
• Don't be afraid to dance with more experienced partners. It will benefit everyone. The beginner dancer will raise his level. At the same time, his partner will learn to better see the general pattern of the dance. Dancing on a constant basis with partners of his level, a person usually does not develop.