One of the most basic and first steps you learn in a dance class!

The box is a very frequently used formation in dance or fitness classes. In this course you will learn half of the box. To easy for you? Continue to the intermediate course to learn the full one!

A variation on the step touch, can you figure it out?

Slide as if you're ice-skating!

Now add half a box!

Two steps in one lecture! Once you can do the tap, it's so easy to learn the kick. Don't believe me? Give it a go!

Bounce it out! Find the inner hip-hopper in you :)

A ballet-derived step made modern, try it now.

Add half a box! You know how ;)

A ballroom inspired step. Don't worry it's just one step, not a ballroom performance :)

Find the letter V....

In Holland we say 'carre', in English-speaking countries 'square-step', which one do you prefer?

Oh yeah! Hopping like a pony, one of my favorites! Very active and fun!

You step out in one directions change your mind and literally pivot to the other direction.

Do you know the shape of a grape vine? Let's try to recreate it with our feet!

Now add half a box, you've got this!

This is it! You've learned all the basic lower body steps you need to know. Now let's put them in practice, shall we?

Fantastic job! Let's do one more, just for fun!

Awesome job everyone! This is the end of the lower body section. Let's move on to the upper body.

In this second section you will learn all the basic arm movements used in dance/fitness classes. Let's do it!

We'll start with a basic shoulder roll, everyone can do this, no worries :)

Now, let's break it down into isolations.

Don't you love rainbows? Let's create one with our arms!

Just like Zorro, but different ;)

Put your arms together and shape a square.

Two steps in one lecture! The body roll is one of the most popular moves in the dance/fitness world. The scoop is the bigger variation :)

No we're not going to crawl around on the floor like snakes, but instead we're going to create a wavy looking move with our bodies.

The biggest of movements in dance/fitness classes, it will give you a lot of energy!

Very good for the abs! All about control and tight movements.

You've made it! You have tackled all the upper body moves. Now let's try that on some music!

And one more time on music, but a little bit different :)

Congratulations! You have completed two whole sections of movements. You will feel confident to join me in a two minute dance sequence! First things first, I'll explain the sequence.

This is it guys! EVERYTHING on music! Combine all your knowledge, energy and confidence in this last two-minute dance routine!

Have a look at the challenge to see what you can do to trigger your creativity and confidence!

Many thanks to all of you who have participated and completed my beginner's course! I really hope I have inspired you to keep on dancing, follow fitness classes or anything to do with moving.

If you want, keep track of my other upcoming courses like: the beginner's workouts, the intermediate course and 20-minute workouts to boost metabolism.

Check out my youtube channel Squat&Twirl for dance classes and samples of upcoming courses and add me on instagram squat_and_twirl if you want to know what I'm up to in my daily life. If not, not a problem! I wish you all the best in the world!

Feel free and confident!