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EntertainmentBallroom Dancing 101: How to Ballroom Dance

How to Start Ballroom Dancing

Instructions

  • Step 1: Do some research Research different types of ballroom dance styles. Choose one you want to learn.
  • Step 2: Call local dance studios Call local dance studios or community education centers and sign up for a beginner’s class.
  • Step 3: Wear loose clothing Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • TIP: Proper ballroom dance shoes will not be required at your first class but your instructor may recommend a pair later on.
  • Step 4: Show up to class Show up at the first class and bring your confidence. Each class will get easier once you have mastered the basics.
  • TIP: Usually you will not need a partner. You will switch off during the class and end up dancing with everyone.
  • Step 5: Continue to improve Keep attending classes to continue improving your skills. Eventually you’ll be swinging your partner around the floor with ease.
  • FACT: Fred Astaire earned the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1981 from the American Film Institute.

You Will Need

  • Internet access
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Dance instructor
  • Confidence
  • Ballroom dancing shoes (optional)

Lessons in this Guide

How to Ballroom Dance with Aaron Mitchum & Kristina Reese

How to Do a Mambo Hammerlock Turn

How to Do Mambo Swivels

How to Do a Mambo Sombrero

How to Do a Mambo Open Box

How to Do Mambo Crossover Breaks

How to Do a Mambo Change of Place Step

How to Do a Mambo Cross Body Lead

How to Do a Mambo Ladies Underarm Turn

How to Do a Mambo Forward & Back Basic Step

How to Do a Rumba Shoulder Check

How to Do Rumba Outside Partner Breaks

How to Do a Rumba Extended Box

How to Do a Rumba Underarm Turn with Cuban Walk

How to Do a Rumba Cross Body Lead

How to Do a Rumba Opening Out Step

How to Do a Rumba Open Break with Underarm Turn

How to Do Rumba Crossover Breaks

How to Do a Rumba Ladies Underarm Turn

How to Do a Rumba Box Step

How to Do a Jive Whip Step

How to Do a Jive Mooch Step

How to Do a Jive Windmill Step

How to Do a Jive Rolling Off the Arm Step

How to Do a Foxtrot Sway Step

How to Do a Foxtrot Promenade Step with Ladies Underarm Turn

How to Do a Foxtrot Promenade Step

How to Do a Foxtrot Corner Step

How to Do Basic Foxtrot Steps

How to Waltz Face to Face

How to Do a Waltz Progressive Step

How to Do a Waltz Ladies Underarm Turn

How to Do the Waltz Balance Step

How to Do the Waltz Box Step

How to Turn into Dip in Swing Dance

How to Do Sliding Doors in Swing Dance

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