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Learn a Romantic and Instagram-Worthy First Dance for Beginners
Welcome to the course!
This section will take you...
Meet your instructor, Alex
Meet my partner, Jordan (0:32)
How to have fun and make learning to dance stress-free
Technical stuff to help you make the most of the online learning experience
A quick 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 (2:52)
How to start slow dancing, or "swaying," to the music (1:51)
How to look more natural while slow dancing, part I (1:37)
How to look more natural part II, the CLOSE SWAY position (1:41)
Alternate holds and positions based on height
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
The most versatile turn you'll ever learn
Why you must include a twirl (or two, or three!) in your first dance
Demonstration of the single counterclockwise turn (0:28)
Breaking down the mechanics of the single counterclockwise turn (2:31)
A closer view of what to do with your hands during the single counterclockwise turn (1:50)
When should we do this turn during our dance?
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
A universal step to move you around the floor
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)
How to apply this step to your first dance song (0:57)
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
DIPS DIPS DIPS (i.e. the most fun part of the dance!)
When I dip, you dip, we dip
How to dip without wobbling or falling over (1:20)
An alternate version of the dip (1:19)
Troubleshooting a less-than-secure dip
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
Putting the steps together to create "choreography" to your first dance song
What is "choreography" and do we really need it?
Follow my fool-proof method for putting the steps together
Example choreography plan to "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran
Demonstration of choreography, part I (first dance songs with a strong beat) (0:57)
Demonstration of choreography, part II (first dance songs that are flowy) (0:56)
LET'S DANCE! (10:09)
Finishing touches and choreography demos to borrow
How to start and end your dance
Wedding dance demonstration #1 (first dance songs with a strong beat) (0:58)
Wedding dance demonstration #2 (first dance songs that are flowy) (1:09)
LET'S DANCE! (30:06)
K.I.T. (Keep In Touch)!
Need help? Have feedback? Want to share the pics/vids of your dance? Please reach out!
BONUS EXTRAS!!! (for the overachievers in the classroom)
This section will take you...
BONUS STEP: The Lottery Lift (1:32)
BONUS STEP: The Kissing Dip
BONUS STEP: The Promenade (0:16)
Troubleshooting a less-than-secure dip
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