Although children can dance too, not everyone can dance well. If you want to learn to dance, first determine your dance style. Next, you should take the time to study on your own. Or alternatively, enroll at your local art institute to improve your dancing skills. Don't forget, you also have to take care of your body by eating healthy and exercising to become a famous dancer.
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Part 1 of 4: Deciding Which Dance You Like
Step 1. Find out a dance style for you to learn
Each dance style has a unique feel. For example, a fast rhythmic dance move such as a tap dance is very different from the graceful movements of ballet, or the stomping movement of hip hop. Try ballroom dancing in pairs or even traditional Irish dancing (Irish dancing).
Step 2. Watch dance videos on the internet
Try watching a variety of videos to understand the basics of the different dance styles. Maybe your knees are not strong enough to dance tap dance. Or maybe you don't like to bend your legs like you do in ballet. Find out which dance style appeals to you.
Step 3. Look at magazines and books about dance
These books explain the basics of dance, so you understand the picture.
- Read magazines in the library. That way you don't have to spend money to study your options.
- Learn the history of dance. Maybe you will be inspired to choose one of them.
Step 4. Watch a professional dance performance
Attend dance shows around you. It doesn't have to be an expensive show, a dance school show at a university for example. Watching a show live can be a different experience than just watching a video, and your feelings will carry over into the show.
If you watch someone dance, you will feel closer to the dance. You can see amazing moves live and get ideas from the experts. If you can't afford dance tickets, try watching a movie that includes dancing, such as a musical. Pay close attention to the dancer's movements. Do they seem focused? What's the technique like? Do the emotions in the dance match the accompanying music? If you find inspiration in the moves, it can help you decide what style of dance you want to get into
Step 5. Join a dance community
Many dance communities offer dance lessons for beginners. Try visiting a city park or public library in your area.
If you don't have a dance community near you, try visiting an art institute. Art institute dancing courses are usually quite inexpensive
Step 6. Know your limits
If you have good posture and can stretch your arms and toes, try classical ballet, not hip hop. When learning a dance style, be sure to observe his body movements. Find out which style you are good at. However, you should always remember that you are still learning, and over time your body will become more and more flexible.
Step 7. Choose the dance style you like the most
While you can learn other styles later, start by mastering one dance style first. Focus your efforts on getting into that dance style before learning other styles.
Part 2 of 4: Dance to Your Own Rhythm
Step 1. Find an open space to practice
You need room to practice. Use a hard-floored room that is large enough for you to turn on the music.
Step 2. Turn on the music to a suitable rhythm
Many songs have the rhythm used to accompany the dance, but you can almost always use any fixed rhythm song.
Step 3. Learn to listen to the rhythm of the music
Some people have difficulty hearing the rhythm of music. If that's the case, try listening to music at the beginning of the song. Ask someone who is good at music to teach you to count the rhythm of a song, by stomping your feet to the beat. Once you get the hang of it, you can do it yourself.
Step 4. Don't be afraid to move
Once you feel the beat of the music, move your body along with it. You can learn the technique later. At this point, all you need to do is learn to move your body to the beat of the music.
You can start by moving your hands first, then follow by moving your feet (or vice versa). Moving one part of your body will make it easier for you to focus. Listen to the rhythm of the music carefully to match your body's movements
Step 5. Learn to the best of your ability
Of course you want to instantly become a great dancer. However, learning to dance takes time. If you learn so many moves at once, you can get injured.
Step 6. Learn the basics of dance first
Learning from the basics will help avoid frustration. Mastering the basics of dance can improve your technique for performing complex moves. Use online guides or books to help you learn the basics of dance.
For example for ballet, try the basic position first. Start from the first position. In this position, bring the heels of your feet together and point the backs of your feet to two different sides. You may need time to master this position. Use your hips to help you, and extend your arms in an arched position
Step 7. Go to the club and dance
Dance clubs are a great place to try certain dance moves, such as hip hop, country, or swing.
Part 3 of 4: Improve Your Dancing Ability
Step 1. Join a dance studio
You may have joined a dance studio of a certain style, but now you should also join a dance studio that fits the type of dance you like. Again, find a community dance studio or visit a local art institute. Enroll in a beginner's class, because you're still learning.
Step 2. Watch a professional dance performance
Watching professional dancers can give you a clear picture. Basically, by watching their movements, you will find it easier to imitate them because your brain has already recorded the movements.
You can watch shows nearby, as above. Also, pay close attention to your dance teacher when demonstrating certain movement techniques
Step 3. Practice with friends
If your friends also want to join the dance studio, you can take time outside of class to practice together. That way, you can also give advice to each other and improve your dancing skills together.
Step 4. Take some time to practice
The only way to train your body is to train regularly. This will help build muscle memory so you can dance without having to memorize the moves.
Step 5. Watch your progress
Record your moves as you dance, and watch them. You can also try uploading it to a dance site to ask other dancers for tips.
Step 6. Practice in front of a mirror
Practicing in front of a mirror can help you spot wrong moves, so you don't keep practicing wrong moves.
Step 7. Join a dance community
Go to a theater group near you and try signing up for one of their shows. You can also find out and join dance communities around you if there are any.
One way to find a dance community like this is to read the announcement of the event in the local newspaper. That way, you'll know who's hosting the show and find dance communities
Part 4 of 4: Preparing Your Body
Step 1. Eat fruits and vegetables
These foods are rich in nutrients. Your body needs vitamins and minerals to function normally, so eat your fruits and vegetables every day.
Step 2. Know the proper ratio of ingredients
If you dance constantly, half of your calories should come from carbohydrates. While the other half comes from about 35% fat and 15% protein.
- Carbohydrates will give your muscles the power to dance and give your body energy.
- Protein helps build muscle mass. In an energy-consuming dance, your muscles will tire and the fibers will be damaged, and this can be overcome by protein.
Step 3. Avoid simple carbohydrates
Avoid sugar, white bread, and white rice. Replace with whole grains, and fruits as a source of carbohydrates.
Step 4. Meet the body's fluid needs
You must replace the fluids lost from your body. In addition, dehydration can also weaken your body.
- Try to drink 8 glasses of water (240 ml) every day.
- When performing an energy-consuming dance, you should drink about 4 glasses of water every hour, to help restore lost fluids.
Step 5. Find healthy protein sources
Choose fish or chicken as your protein source, as they are lower in saturated fat than red meat. You can also increase your protein intake from plants, such as nuts.
Step 6. Try another sport
To build your body, try doing exercises that can increase your muscle strength and stamina.
- For example, swimming which is good for the whole body at the same time can increase its flexibility. Swimming can also reduce stress on your joints. Backstroke is great especially for relaxing your upper body.
- To build your leg muscles, try cycling. Cycling is also great for increasing your overall endurance. Be sure to sit up straight while cycling, or the muscles around your hips will shorten.
- To increase endurance and flexibility, try practicing yoga. Yoga can help lengthen muscles as well as strengthen your body.
Step 7. Practice lifting weights
Lifting weights can help strengthen your muscles. You can dance longer, or do moves you don't think you can. You can lift standard weights, such as bicep curls or leg squats, but only do six or eight movements with heavier weights than usual. Heavier weights (albeit with less exercise) will help strengthen your body without increasing muscle mass.
- For the bicep curl exercise, hold one dumbbell in each hand. Point your palms towards your body. Raise straight arms from your shoulders one at a time in turn.
- For the squat, spread your feet shoulder width apart. Hold dumbbells in front of your body. Bend your knees at the same time, lower yourself down, then stand back up. Repeat this movement.
Tips
If you don't have enough money, look up dance videos online. This method is fairly quick and inexpensive, but you can use it to learn dance moves
Warning
- Free up space around you when you practice dancing, so you don't break anything.
- Don't try moves that are dangerous or you haven't mastered yet. You can get injured, until you really learn it.
- The best option is to learn to dance from a professional dance coach.
