Learn to Dance DVD

I live in a small town so they don’t offer any kind of classes but I really want to learn to belly dance and I also want to lose weight. Is this a good idea or is there another I can do this? Thanks.

Belly dance can be great exercise and great for muscle tone, but to lose weight, you ultimately need cardio.
As learning belly dance is not always high-level and consistent enough cardio to lose weight, I would suggest combining that will 30 minutes of high-speed walking or other cardio activity at least 5 days a week for best results.

I’ve danced for about a year in total, but I’ve stopped because the studio I was in was not teaching me a thing first of all. Also, to get better I would have to take many classes, and I don’t have that money. I was just reminded though of how badly I want to be a dancer though. I want to be able to do things that are beautiful, not just stand and do tendus for an hour.

What are ways to learn dance without formal classes, at least just to be my muscles strong for when I get back into a studio? Are there DVDs teaching ballet? Any ideas?

You can’t really learn the technique of dance without a proper /formal class. Many studios also offer trial classes for free, or just cheaper classes, try taking one and see which teaching style you like the best. Also, if you think normal classes are too easy go to a prestigious dance studio and take an advanced class, it will probably include more moves and go at a faster pace. But if you really are keen to learn dance at home just get a DVD made by a professional. But you won’t be able to correct yourself because you don’t know the correct technique. DVDs are okay if you are looking at dance just as a hobby, but if you want to do it professionally than you MUST take classes to perfect your technique. And if you don’t have the money for classes then make it! What I mean by that is if every morning you stop by Starbucks for a coffee, and eat lunch out everyday, thats about $105 per week. Just pack your lunch and coffee and use the money for dance classes. Think about it, which will benefit you most?

Anyone know some good Dance dvds? I don’t really want to learn how to dance, I just want to dance for fun. So I’m looking for something for exercise, preferably with popular music.

Here are some suggestions I found on Discount Dance…
- Breakin’ It Down with Laurie Ann Gibson
- Off Da Hook Hip Hop Aerobics
- So You Think You Can Dance Get Fit: Tone and Groove
- How to Dance Like a Pop Star
- Hip Hop Fuzion
There are hundreds of other options, click on the below link for more…

My husband loves to dance, when we are out with our friends I always want to dance with him= but I just cant becuase i feel self consious in front of him and our friends because im not a good dancer. I’d love to learn but with kids i dont have time to take classes. can anyone recommend any good dvds to teach me?

I’m not sure about DVDs, but i’ve been to clubs (teen clubs, haha) and I’ve never had any kind of formal club dance teaching. I’m not too much of the outgoing type compared to my friends, but I believe i’m confident. Have some confidence in yourself, girl! Really just let loose on the dance floor with your husband. It’ll be dark, and believe me, no one will judge you. If you still feel a little weird, try practicing in front of the mirror. Good luck, and happy dancing!(:

Ever since I was a child I was fascinated by dance. My older sister got to take ballet lessons and tap, but when I was old enough to do that I wasn’t allowed to. I wanted to try out for cheer as early as 4th grade, and that was a no from my parents as well. So I just gave up on the idea, and just did dance workouts in gyms or on dvds I ordered, but no REAL dancing.

Then my step sisters came along. Both of them are INCREDIBLE dancers and are on several different teams(tap, ballet,jazz, hip hop, step team and they used to cheer). Watching them dance just makes me wish even more that I could be a dancer. Thing is, despite the fact that I am an experienced musician…when it comes to actual dancing I’m a bit stiff and not really that great with rhythm. I guess I just look really mechanical and definitely not poised and pretty haha.

So I decided I want to learn to dance, even if I am 23 years old and can’t just try out for my high school teams. I currently live on a military base that is REALLY far away from other towns so it is kind of bad in terms of finding a local dance studio to attend classes. I am trying to find classes on base here but all they offer is salsa and belly dancing, or there are just classes for little kids. I am interested in ballet and hip hop, and want to do this as seriously as possible. It’s weird when you have such a drive and passion for something you can’t even do yet.

PLEASE tell me how I can learn the basics of dance and get things going. Hopefully the next time we move to another base in a year or so we will be close to a town where I can attend classes and put my skills to use! But in the meantime… please help me
EDIT: I don’t live with my sisters so they cannot help me. I live all the way on the other side of the country from them on a military base–I can’t just go move to another town, I’m stuck here until they tell me we can leave.

I’d suggest get your step sisters to teach you a few steps. If their increadible there is nothing stopping them from teaching you a few of their tricks of the trade.
I would say that the use of DvDs as your training isn’t adequete. You don’t have that instant correction that you would normally get from a teacher in front of you.
I do suggest you take up that salsa and belly dancing class. I encourage every single person to try as many styles as possible, because my studio has imbedded the belief in me that you must dance the styles you hate to improve the styles you love.

If you want to seriously improve your dancing, move and find a studio. Meanwhile enjoy salsa, it’s an amazingly fun dance. I’ve impressed a few people when I go to a party and I meet a girl who I can salsa with.

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