Dance for Dads (Parents)

Master the hip drop step, a simple hip shake for dads that drops the hip while keeping the other knee braced and the upper body steady in a 1-2-3-4 rhythm.

Master the Michael Jackson shoulder touch with knee bends, shoulder work, and a simple one-step across pattern, then combine it with a hip drop for a home-friendly dance flow.

Practice the slide routine by stepping, dragging, and sliding with a bigger step, while maintaining rhythm and timing. Embrace patient, paced instruction to help parents teach kids without rushing.

Master a slide subroutine and body positioning to improve balance and momentum in dance, using horizontal slides, front-to-back weight distribution, and timed counts.

Learn to perform tap sequences with a partner, switch tap patterns and look at each other, maintain balance, and follow counts one to eight with open fingers to avoid hurting.

Dance for dads teaches the two-step double time, keeping the head still while the body sways, with precise foot placement, twists, and momentum to master the move.

Practice counting and pacing through dance sequences, adapt to fast music, switch partners, repeat drills like three in a row, and take breaks to stay focused.

learn the camel walk, a fun camel catwalk dance move for home practice, featuring a basic walking sequence, side steps, upper body freedom, and timing cues.

Practice a step touch out routine that combines a light knee and waist bend, a touch-and-jump out, and down-up step-touches timed to eight counts.

Learn the jazz square footwork by stepping on second, third, home, and first bases in a baseball-diamond pattern, starting from the center with a quick, bouncy, beginner-friendly sequence.

Master the kick in, kick out footwork to develop balance, knee positioning, and a safe, balanced stance with parallel feet.

Review from the top guides dancers through slow, deliberate counts from one to eight and tempo changes. Rehearsal focuses on the catalog of songs, repeating counts to build memory.

Master the heel tap with a slight knee back to maintain balance, follow the beat six seven eight one two three four, and glide into steady, coordinated movement.

Learn a dad-friendly dance routine with counting cues five, six, seven, eight, featuring weight shifts, quick transitions, and repeated practice to master timing and movement together.

Count along as the panel leads the class through 1 to 8, reinforcing counting accuracy with six and eight counts, and encouraging you to keep it up.

Review from the top without music guides dads through heel drops, slides, and forward steps, emphasizing gradual builds, breaks, and managing mental fatigue for consistent practice.

Review from the top with music guides parents through reflecting on money and thoughts, turning momentary reactions into dance practice.

Finish the course by leaving a rating and review, tell your stories, share what you liked best, and I look forward to having you in my other classes.