Intro to Cajun Dance

Learn the basics of three Cajun partner dances - the waltz, two-step, and shuffle

Created byLike A Cajun - Kerry VIllnuve

Last updated 2/2019

English

What you'll learn

to stumble around on the dance floor looking like you actually sorta know what you're doing
to impress all of your friends with your shuffle moves
to hold your own doing the Cajun Waltz
to Two-Step to the beat of the music

Course content

5 sections • 41 lectures • 1h 55m total length

Introduction0:21
Welcome!
A History Lesson3:49
Students will learn about the history of the Cajuns and how they came to Louisiana.
Lache Pas La Patate3:05
Students will learn about the Instructor, including how she learned to dance and how her family story ties into the greater Cajun history timeline.
Fais-Dos-Dos3:56
Participants will learn what it means to go to a "Fais-dos-dos" and a little about the differences between traditional Cajun Mardi Gras and the popular New Orleans style Mardi Gras.
Reference Guide for Section 1 - Crazy Cajuns0:47
View this guide for reminders and tips about the information given in Section 1 - Crazy Cajuns
Cajun Culture

The Waltz Basics - Let's Get Started1:15
Learn the basics of the waltz.
The Waltz Basics - The Walk2:31
Learn the similarities waltzing has to walking.
The Waltz Basics - Big Little Little2:33
Learn the basics of the waltz step.
The Waltz Basics – Posture and Presentation2:15
Students will learn the best posture and positioning for the waltz.
The Waltz Basics – Reverse Step1:54
Learn to do the step going backwards.
The Waltz Basics – Circle Practice2:07
Practice the step in a circle.
The Waltz Basics – Circle Practice with Music2:23
Practice the waltz to music.
The Waltz Moves – Partners2:54
Learn how to dance with a partner.
The Waltz Moves – Practice with Music4:35
Practice the waltz with music.
The Waltz Moves – Forward and Back3:27
Learn some waltz moves.
The Waltz Moves – Forward and Back Signal5:59
Learn how to signal for a move in the waltz.
The Waltz Practice5:03
Practice with music.
Reference Guide for Section 2 - The Cajun Waltz1:12
Reminders and tips for the waltz!
The Waltz

The Two-Step Basics – The Step3:31
Learn the basics of the two-step.
The Two-Step Basics – Jig1:37
Learn the basics of the two-step.
The Two-Step Basics – Circle Practice3:29
Learn the basics of the two-step.
The Two-Step Basics – Backwards Circle Practice2:07
Learn the basics of the two-step.
The Two-Step Basics – Circle Practice with Music2:55
Practice the two-step.
The Two-Step Moves – Partners2:16
Learn the moves of the two-step.
The Two-Step Moves – Practice with Music3:10
Practice the two-step.
The Two-Step Moves – Forward and Back2:17
Learn the moves of the two-step.
The Two-Step Moves – Forward and Back Signal3:05
Learn the moves of the two-step.
The Two-Step Practice3:50
Practice the two-step.
Reference Guide for Section 3 - The Cajun Two-Step0:48
Reminders and tips for the two-step!
The Two-Step

The Shuffle Basics – The Step4:14
Learn the basics of the shuffle.
The Shuffle Basics – The Zydeco Train3:09
Practice the shuffle step.
The Shuffle Basics – Tension5:03
Learn about the importance of proper tension.
The Shuffle Moves – The Swing2:58
Learn the swing.
The Shuffle Moves – The Arm Wrastle2:54
Learn the arm-wrastle.
The Shuffle Moves – The Birdie3:20
Learn the birdie.
The Shuffle Practice2:44
Practice the shuffle to music.
The Shuffle Moves – The Wrap3:59
Learn the forwards wrap.
The Shuffle Practice4:28
Practice the shuffle.
Reference Guide for Section 4 - The Shuffle1:16
Reminders and tips for the shuffle.
The Shuffle

Requirements

This is a beginner course that requires no prior knowledge of Cajun dance.

Description

After this class you will know a little about dem crazy cajuns, you'll experience a little "joie de vivre", and you'll accidentlly incorporate the word "ya'll" into your vocabulary if you don't already. In the meantime, you'll also learn the basics of the waltz, two-step, and the shuffle. After this class all ya'll will be able to go to a fais-do-do and blend in on the dance floor.

Who this course is for:

Anyone with a fun attitude and les joie des vivre!
Cajuns who never learned to dance or want to practice their skills.
Travelers planning to visit New Orleans or Louisiana who want to dance like the locals!

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Crazy Cajuns5 lectures • 12min

The Cajun Waltz13 lectures • 38min

The Cajun Two-Step11 lectures • 29min

The Shuffle10 lectures • 34min

Review!2 lectures • 2min

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