How to Fast Dance
Dance is the movement of the body to the beat of the music. When you dance, you can improvise arm, hip, head and hand movements, and you can do different steps with your feet. Some people learn how to dance by taking classes, watching TV or imitating other people at clubs. The fast dance is a freestyle dance usually performed at nightclubs, school dances or for exercise.
The Fast Dance
The fast dance requires quick feet movements called steps. The quick steps used in fast dance are basic steps used in other dances such as the Hustle, the Merengue and the Quickstep. You can learn these types of dances by taking dance classes and familiarizing yourself with the basic steps. Once you understand the basics, it will be easier to learn other steps. Basic steps may also include single turns, extended breaks and side-cross-side steps.
Quickstep Basic Steps
1. Step to the right one slow step. Then, step to the right two quick steps, placing feet together between each step. Place your feet together after the second quick step. The distance of the steps do not need to be far apart, especially when dancing in a crowd.
2. Step forward one slow step. Place feet together. Step forward two quick steps, placing feet together between each step. Place feet together again after second quick step. Steps should be in rhythm with the music and in a smooth motion.
3. Repeat same steps, moving to the left.
4. Repeat same steps, moving backwards.
5. Add arm and hand movements as you make the steps. Some dancers snap their fingers as they repeat the steps to keep in time with the music, or you can clap your hands. The arm movements can be just about anything from slowly swinging your arms as you snap your fingers down by your sides or bending your arms and moving them forward and backwards in a swinging motion with the music.
6. Move your shoulders. Move your right shoulder forward then back; move your left shoulder forward then back as you take the steps.
7. Combine the steps, including the movement of the hands, arms and shoulders.
8. Repeat the steps and motions as you fast dance.
9. Do these steps by yourself or with a partner. When practicing, try to imagine moving your feet in a small box. Most dance floors are crowded, and there is not much room to move around.
10. Add a side-cross-side step into a turn. Do a side-cross-side step by crossing your right foot over your left and then bringing your left foot even with your right.Turn in a complete circle to the right, returning back to the position you started. Finish this step by clapping your hands when the circle is completed.
11. Use the extended break step by standing with both feet shoulder length apart and shifting weight from foot to foot while doing the hand and arm movements.
12. Repeat the whole process, starting with the first step of the basic steps again.
Tips-Dancing takes time and practice to master. Dancing also benefits the body by burning calories. Practice in the privacy of your own home in front of a mirror. Start by practicing with slow tempo music and work up to the faster beat music while practicing the basic steps.