In 30 days, you can go from a newbie to a proficient dancer with a little bit of practice. You can learn to dance in any social scene, including at a wedding or a nightclub. Committing to 30 days of dancing—whether it’s daily for one month or spread out over the course of three or six months—is a great way to sharpen your dance skills.
Age is Just a Number in Dance
There is no age limit to learn. You can start your dance classes at any age. As long as you can walk, you can dance. No matter how old or experienced you may feel, it’s never too late to learn the art of dance!
Learning to Dance
Learning to dance doesn’t have to be difficult. Any dance can be mastered with some good guidance and concentrated effort. You can also learn to dance freestyle. Once you feel confident, put on your dancing shoes and enjoy yourself on the dance floor!
10 Basic Dance Moves Anyone Can Learn
- 2 Step
- Electric Slide
- Wobble
- Cupid Shuffle
- [and more]
How to Learn a Dance Style Quickly
To learn any dance style in 30 days, start by finding lessons or classes on YouTube, or simply search for tutorials related to that particular dance style. You can take advantage of virtual classes, either through a local studio or with the help of a private tutor. Watching movies, TV shows, and videos can help get you familiar with the moves and steps.
Training and Practice
Imitate other dancers or professionals to get accustomed to the correct body posture, timing, and coordination required. However, make sure to follow the instructions provided and understand that not all moves will come easily. Dancing takes time and practice!
Choreography Memorization Tips
Being able to pick up choreography fast is something you can train and get better at. Breaking it into sections and concentrating on one section at a time is the best way to memorize choreography. Challenge yourself to learn the choreography without a ton of pausing and rewinding. Perform it again and ask yourself "what’s next?" to test your memory.
Learning with Instructional Videos and Lessons
Taking beginner dance lessons can help you overcome nerves and learn basic moves and techniques. To best learn dance, attend a dance school or study one-on-one with a choreographer. If that’s not possible, use instructional dance videos to evaluate your own movements. Speak to yourself as you go over the moves to create a mental connection with the physical motions.
Notable Choreographers
- Bria Walton, a Philadelphia-based choreographer that trained at Academy of Phresh.
- Laura Lilien, trains in hip hop on the East Coast and in California.