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All of Me by John Legend Beginner Wedding Dance Tutorial
Welcome to the course!
This section will take you...
Meet your instructor, Alex
Meet my partner, Jordan (0:32)
A few notes on dancing, practicing and fun
Technical stuff to help you make the most of the online learning experience
A note for same-sex couples
LET'S DANCE!
How to break away from the dreaded "prom sway"
What you'll learn in this section
The "lifted" or formal dance frame (1:36)
How to start slow dancing, or "swaying," to the music (0:59)
How to look more natural while slow dancing, part I (0:47)
How to look more natural while slow dancing, part II (1:03)
Alternate holds and positions based on height
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
The Single Counterclockwise Turn
Why you must include a twirl (or two, or three!) in your first dance
Demonstration of the basic counterclockwise turn (0:53)
Breaking down the mechanics of the basic counterclockwise turn (1:28)
A closer view of what to do with your hands during the basic counterclockwise turn (0:48)
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
The Box Step
Can't we just sway?
Learn the feet first (1:27)
Add the upper body (leading and following 101) (1:02)
How to look more natural, part I
How to look more natural, part II (rotation) (1:08)
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
Turn, Kiss, Promenade Combination
This section will take you...
Demonstration and breakdown of the turn, kiss, promenade combination (1:57)
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
Dips and other finishing touches
When I dip, you dip, we dip
How to dip without wobbling or falling over (The Standing Dip) (1:20)
An alternate version of The Standing Dip (1:19)
The Big Dramatic Dip! (2:14)
Variations on The Big Dramatic Dip (1:09)
Troubleshooting a less-than-secure dip
How to start and end your dance
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
Choreography to "All of Me" by John Legend
Do we need choreography for our first dance?
Choreography video with steps danced to the music
Written choreography based on lyrics
LET'S DANCE! (30:06)
BONUS EXTRAS!!! (for the overachievers in the classroom)
This section will take you...
BONUS STEP: The Kissing Dip
BONUS STEP: The Lottery Lift
K.I.T. (Keep In Touch)!
Need help? Have feedback? Want to share the pics/vids of your dance? Please reach out!
Demonstration and breakdown of the turn, kiss, promenade combination
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