Total Beginners Dance Course

I recommend warming up before starting any movement practice, this is very important in order to prepare your body and prevent injury.

This is a quik 10 minutes warm up so after you complited if you still feel that you need a little more, listen to your body and do what you need before starting the lessons, everybody is and have different needs, so what works for one may not work for other.

If you are totally sure have no problems with it rhythm, feel free to jump to the next section of this course.

Rhythm is the foundation of all dance styles and is essential to developing a strong sense of timing, musicality, and coordination.

· During your first lesson, we will start by introducing you to the concept of rhythm and explaining how it relates to dance. I will demostrate some basic rhythms, such as counting to 4 or 8 beats, and show you how to clap or tap your foot to keep time.

· You will begin practicing some simple exercises to help you develop your rhythm skills. These will include basic footwork patterns, such as step-touch, or rhythmic exercises like clapping, stomping or bouncing to different beats.

· Introduction to some basic hip hop dance steps, to demonstrate how to apply the rhythm concepts you are learning to these styles.

Bounce is an important element in varaiety of dance styles that adds a sense of rhythm and groove to movements. Is very important for timing, control and weight distribution. bounce is and essential movement specialy of Hip-Hop dance, but is also necesary in order to land after jumps and a lot of steps in all dances . By mastering the basics of bounce, you can create more dynamic and engaging dance performances.

Proper weight shifting helps dancers maintain balance and stability while executing movements. By transferring their weight smoothly and precisely from one foot to another, dancers can distribute their body weight effectively, preventing falls and ensuring control over their movements.

Weight shifting adds fluidity and grace to dance movements. It allows dancers to seamlessly transition between steps, turns, jumps, and other choreographic elements. Smooth weight transfers create a sense of continuity and flow, enhancing the overall aesthetic quality of the performance.

Understanding a variety of footwork techniques enables dancers to be versatile in their performance. Whether it's ballet, hip-hop, salsa, tap, or any other dance style, having a strong foundation in footwork allows dancers to adapt to different choreographic styles, genres, and movement vocabularies.

Footwork is often the foundation upon which more complex dance movements are built. Mastering basic footwork allows dancers to progress to more advanced steps, combinations, and choreography. It serves as a stepping stone to further develop their skills and artistry.

Arm movements are a significant means of expression in dance. Skillful arm movements can effectively enhance the overall expressive quality of a dance performance.

Coordinating arm movements with the rest of the body is essential for maintaining balance and coordination in dance. The arms serve as counterbalances to the movements of the legs, torso, and head. They help dancers stabilize their bodies and maintain a sense of equilibrium during complex movements, turns, and jumps.

Well-executed arm movements contribute to the visual appeal of dance. They create beautiful lines and shapes, adding elegance, extension, and precision to the overall aesthetic of the choreography. Strong and controlled arm movements enhance the visual impact of a dancer's performance and captivate the audience's attention.

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Traveling steps require dancers to move across the performance space, promoting spatial awareness and a sense of orientation. By practicing traveling steps, dancers develop an understanding of the dimensions, boundaries, and dynamics of the performance area. This spatial awareness is crucial for executing choreography accurately and safely.

With this kind of basic practice of the traveling steps will help you utilize the entire stage and engage with the audience. By moving through different areas of the space, you can create visual interest and prevent stagnation. We'll explore different levels, directions, and pathways, contributing to the dynamic variation within your dance. introducing changes in speed, direction, and energy, adding excitement and variety to the choreography.

Im happy you got to this point, I hope you have been practicing a LOT.

Now that you are almost done with this course, I bring you this choreography where you be able to incorporate everthing in one routing, and more challenging movement that we haven't seen, in order to take you to your edges to improve even more for my next courses.

Yaas! Im happy you got to this point.

I hope that you have enjoyed learning new skills and exploring various dance tecnics with me. This course has provided you with the fundamental techniques and knowledge that you need to continue growing in dance because throughout the course, we have covered a range of dance basics, from the rhythm and essentials footwork patterns, to more advanced movements and choreography.

Remember that the skills you have learned in this course are just the beginning. To continue improving as a dancer, I encourage you to practice regularly, listen to different type of music, try new dance styles, and explore your own unique style and expression.

I believe that dance is for everyone, and I hope that this course has inspired you to continue dancing and exploring the wonderful world of dance. I cannot wait to see your progress so submit your class project, tag me on insta (@evelyntejeda_) and follow or send it my way. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey, and I wish seeing you again on my future courses.