Party Dance Moves For Guys - Basic and Intermediate Moves

Learn the foundation of basic movements and foundational dance grooves, practice this section twice to make other moves easier and look better, with hands addressed in later sections.

Learn the hip hop down bounce by breaking it into a dropping motion with knees down and an upper-body lean, then rock forward and back with a loose neck.

Master the Dougie step-touch: a fast side-to-side move that combines step, touch, and tap with a subtle upper-body sway, counted 1 and 2, and integrated into other moves.

Learn the jack movement, broken down into three separate movements: drop your knees, lean back, flex your core, then stand up; practice the 1 and 2 rhythm.

Learn the mini down-bounce move, combining a knee bend with shoulder pops and a compact dumbbell-like motion. Master its timing, direction, and head placement to sync with 6/8 music.

Explore old school dance moves that have stood the test of 10 to 15 years as timeless classics likely to be performed for decades to come.

Master the Basri funky dance move, combining leg bounce with toe-to-knee-in in a V position, hip-hop bounce, and window-wiper arms, counted 1 and 2 and then synced.

Master the monastery variation in party dance moves, pairing the double up motion with lower level steps, coordinated arms, and combined up and down sequences.

Master the Roger Rabbit variation through three core movements: rocking with a tight core, a forward kick motion, and the doubling up sequence with coordinated arms.

Learn the running man with precise footwork: back slides, alternating steps, a controlled lift, and a drop-and-sweep arm motion to balance and groove with timing.

Learn the running man Charleston variation by tracing forward and backward footwork, stepping down, and alternating out and in movements with outward heels, connecting to the classic running man.

Learn the prep, a playful arm motion with palms out and hit hit steps. Then add directional pumps and a bouncing lean-back balance for party-ready moves.

Learn the staircase groove through a hip-out, squat and rise sequence paired with coordinated arm movements, crosses, and whines, then synchronize with the beat for a confident party dance.

Learn the wop by mastering walk steps, arm movements from front to side, and hip hop balance with high and low shifts to music.

Learn the Humpty Dumpty, a jack-based dance move with feet apart, two jacks, a turn, and crossing the legs while landing, then jump back into the move with hands up.

Break down the Reebok move: raise one arm, punch with the fist, keep the elbow in, then coordinate shoulder with a double hit and a pop up.

Practice the Reebok variation by building levels and doubling up Boeotian, focusing on upper body transitions, then drop down low and perform four counts up followed by four counts slow.

Learn the robocop step-touch with flexible arm positions, synchronized upper body motion, and a forward step pattern to master a confident party dance.

Master the spongebob, also known as the party machine, a dynamic dance move involving kicking, hopping, weight switching, and coordinated arm actions.

Learn the Bart Simpson dance move with arm up and front-to-side transitions, swing sequences, and dynamic footwork patterns like up, slide, and fly.

Master the tone wop with challenging upper body motion and lead steps, pairing cross arms with leg timing, and mastering weight transfers from toes to heels.

Master the happy feet dance move with knee-bent hops, subtle upper-body motion, and heel-toe forward steps. Coordinate twisting hips, weight switches, and arm placements to execute the sequence in rhythm.

Steve Martin demonstrates a party dance move for guys that builds upper and lower body balance through forward and backward bounces and switch steps.

Learn the snap dance by coordinating leg motion: knees up with the heel inward and outward, while snapping the arms and adding a jump with arm swing.

Perform the cabbage patch with forward and back steps, switch feet behind, and lean back for the effect, while using a pull and circle arm motion to transition sides.

Master the Carlton dance from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by perfecting arm swings, hip pops, and a four-count step touch, ending with high to low transitions.

Learn new school dance moves introduced since 2010, with many variations. Practice to perform about 95 percent of other new school moves.

Learn the jerk through floor-first footwork, sliding and stepping to the beat with minimal hops, then add a jumping rope arm swing and side-to-side counts, alternating high and low levels.

Learn the heel heel party dance move with sequential heel taps, a single lean back balance, and coordinated arm motions that sync with footwork for a dynamic routine.

Master the jack groove step-touch with precise footwork: step touch, drag the other foot in, stop, then turn, slide, and add the jack groove and arm motion.

Master the Harlem Shake by pairing upper-body leans with shoulder and arm positions, then practice quick side-to-side switches to build the rhythm.

Master the cat daddy with step-by-step arm motions—the Wilcher motion and Jack motion—plus the arm-crossing motion, all timed to counts for confident party-dance performance.

Master the dougie step touch with lean, out to one side movement, and a synchronized boom and brush sequence to match the beat and improve style.

perform the walk out swag, a hip hop down balance with heel pivots and side-to-side transitions, incorporating a doubling up motion and the Lovells.

Master the walk it out move with precise footwork, hip twists, and a controlled squat, staying upright while the arms swing in rhythm.

Learn the bank head bounce by driving upper-body motion with arms up and bounce steps, add side direction and a front-to-back lean, and keep time with 1 and 2.

Learn the lean back dance move, an easy party dance step for guys, featuring two-side lean backs, a cross-arm motion, and optional doubling for swag in rhythm with the music.

Perform the wiggle by whipping both arms down and up with elbow flare to form a wave illusion, then add a forward step for rhythm.

Breaks down the stank leg: slide to one side, pop the knee outward and back, then squat low and coordinate the arms with out-in patterns for a complete routine.

Practice and master two dances from old school and new school, repeat with two more dance moves, then perform at weddings or clubs and share with friends.

Improve your dance moves by making them bigger and more confident, avoiding small, half-hearted executions and embracing full, powerful movements.

Stay low to boost the look of your dance moves, adding level changes and more sway for swag walk and stink to create a dynamic, engaging performance.

Discover how long to perform each dance move, using eight counts to four counts for beginners and quicker sequences as you gain comfort, then transition to the next move.