1.
Get
comfortable with yourself. Get in front of a full length mirror. It's important
that you see your whole body. Then, put on your most comfortable clothes (don't
worry about what people would think if they saw you in them) and turn the music
on. Pick a song that:
·
you like
·
you can dance to easily
·
is at least somewhat popular
2.
This
is, believe it or not, the hardest part- dance. Just move your body to the
music, however it feels right. Don't worry if it looks absolutely ridiculous,
which it very well might. Do what you want to the move your entire body to
compliment the music. Your moves don't have to be coordinated, match, or make
sense, just dance. Jump around to that cool song in your PJ's for hours if you
have to. Just get comfortable with dancing.
3.
Get to
know the song if you don't already. Try to have a pretty good idea of the beat
and lyrics of the song so you know when it gets slower, faster or when to come
in or fade out, or do something crazy. Listen to the song a few times and get
familiar with it. Dance some more.
4.
Put
together a few moves. You can have three or four or maybe just one move that's
totally yours. They should go with the music and feel natural when you're
dancing to them. For beginners, consider making your first few moves include snaps
and/or claps. This can help you stay steady and on beat- it's an established
fact. You can throw in these moves once in a while when they fit in and when
you're stuck.
5.
Make
big transitions during a freestyle dance. Like one minute you've got your hands
doing some cool thing above your head, then you swing them around and you're
moving your hips. Use different levels of dancing and make it interesting.
6.
Have
inspiration. Watch dance shows or professional dancers. Do not copy their dance
moves, but they should give you ideas on how to come up with your own and move
to the music.
7.
Have
fun with it! Wherever you are and you're expected to dance, go back to Step 2
and remember: make it feel natural and with the music. Connect with the music.
Connect with the crowd. Have confidence and just move your body.
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