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Stand By Me by Ben E. King 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!
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!
The Promenade
This section will take you...
Demonstration and breakdown of the basic promenade (1:50)
LET'S DANCE!
The Single Counterclockwise Turn
Why you must learn this step...
Demonstration of the single counterclockwise turn (0:53)
Breaking down the mechanics of the single counterclockwise turn (1:28)
A closer view of what to do with your hands during the single counterclockwise turn (0:48)
LET'S DANCE!
The Double Clockwise Counterclockwise Turn
This section will take you...
Demonstration and breakdown of the double turn (1:34)
LET'S DANCE!
Finishing touches, or the cherry on top
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
How to start and end your dance
LET'S DANCE!
Choreography to "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
This section will take you...
Do we need choreography for our first dance?
Written choreography based on lyrics
Choreography video with steps danced to the music
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!
This section will take you...
BONUS STEP: The Kissing Dip
BONUS STEP: The Lottery Lift
Technical stuff to help you make the most of the online learning experience
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