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10 Basic Dance Moves Anyone Can Learn

Do you ever watch someone dance and wonder how they come up with moves so easily?

Great dancers often master a specific set of moves that they can fall back on again and again.

Read on for 10 basic dance moves you can learn in minutes and use every time you wanna dance.

P.S. You can learn all of these moves for FREE on STEEZY Studio! No cc required. 😉

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1. The Two-Step

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When I first started dancing at parties, the Two-Step was the first move that truly came naturally to me.

It really is as simple as stepping from side to side to the beat!

If you're looking for something foolproof that allows you to just groove and enjoy the music...

Boom. Here it is.

2. The Monestary

This move was born in a club called Monestary out in St. Louis!

It’s built on a Two-Step, so if you took that class, you’ve already got a foundation for the footwork.

But rather than bringing your feet together, you’ll tap them to the front with your knee and foot turned inward.

Then, as you tap the feet, you’ll move your arms and shoulders in a circular movement.

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3. Booty Pop (Side To Side)

Like the Woah, this sexy move is super TikTok-friendly – but with more feminine energy.

To do a booty pop to the side, you’re gonna bend your knees, put your hands on one knee, and then bring the other leg from bent to straight while turning your knee inward.

If you’re a long-haired baddie, be sure to keep all your hair on one side so it doesn’t flop in your face as you pop!

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‍Read this article on How To Dance Sexy to get more tips on pulling off moves like this one!

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4. The Billy Bounce

Surprise – this club-ready move is built on
 a bounce!

But what makes it unique is that your knees will come inward on each bounce rather than just up and down.

Once you’ve got the funky lil knee bounce down, you’ll add in an upward kick on each side.
The best thing about this move is that while the footwork takes a few minutes to learn, you don’t necessarily need to add an arm movement to make it look cool.

Just keep your arms front and center.

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5. The Woah

Even if you’re not actively involved in the dance community, you’ve probably seen people hitting the Woah – on TikTok, Reels... all over your newsfeed!

Whether you wanna make a viral video of your own, or you’re just looking for a fun, basic dance move to pull out at the clerb, this one is too good not to learn.

Since the locking arm motion is so sharp and pronounced, use the Woah to accent the heaviest bass beats in your favorite songs.

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6. The Dougie

Yes, the Dougie is a real dance move!

Like the Two-Step, you’ll be shifting your weight from side to side, but this time, adding some shoulder movements and a lil more attitude.

Try this one out to some songs other than the one that made it famous – you’ll find it works with any hype beat.

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7. Scoop Arm Into Hip Sway

Sooo this one is more of combo than a move, but it only takes a few minutes to learn and it works with any fun sassy song


So it deserves to be here, ok?!

For this move, you’re gonna scoop your arm across your chest, then bring it over your head, and finally point it in front of your chest.

Once you point the arm in front of you, you’ll sway your hips from side to side and groove it out.

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8. The Bust Down

The Bust Down was popularized by LA rapper, Blueface, in his 2019 club jam “Thotiana”.

You’re gonna grab your belt, put one arm in the air, and allow your body to dip with the beat.

‍Note: Licking your eyebrows like Blueface is fun, but not required. 😛

9. The Biz Markie

The Biz Markie is an old school party dance inspired by, you guessed it, rapper Biz Markie!

It rose to popularity in the 90s, when Biz Markie himself began performing it on stage.

As you practice it, remember to allow your shoulders to bounce – the bounce is what gives this move its cool, laidback flavor.

‍Wanna learn more about classic Hip Hop moves? Read this: How To Dance Hip Hop for Beginners

10. The Humpty

For this bouncy move, you’re gonna circle your hips to one side as your bend your knees.

Then, you’ll jump and cross your legs, allowing your feet to tap the floor briefly before you jump back to your original legs apart position.

Once you’ve got that down, you can complete the move by adding in a windmill motion with your arms.

The leg cross in this move makes it perfect for any Hip Hop song that features a double bass (aka that BOOM BOOM sound that you hear in songs like “Lip Gloss” by Lil Mama)

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We hope you enjoyed learning some of our favorite basic dance moves.

Of course, this list is just a start!

In addition to the 10 moves on this list, STEEZY Studio has 100+ other FREE beginner classes where you can learn step-by-step from the world’s best teachers.

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D.C. Hand Dance Club

D.C. Hand Dance Club

We are a social club that preserves and teaches a unique style of dance called D.C. Hand Dance (DCHD) that originated in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area in the mid-1950's. This smooth style of swing evolved from Jitterbug and was known in its early years as "fast dance." D.C. Hand Dance is noted for its complex hand turns done in circular and slotted patterns to the beat of slow to moderate tempo music.  

We dance at various places during the week and one Saturday of each month. Come take our free lessons, provided by certified Hand Dance Instructors.  See details about our weekly and monthly dances - Weekly and Monthly Dances.

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Monthly Saturday Night Dance - January 21st Mitten Dance

Bowie Elks Lodge #2309

1506 Defense Hwy

Gambrills, MD 21057

6:45 pm Doors Open

DI Sondra Riley

7:00 pm Dance Lesson

DJ Buddman

8:00 - 11:00pm Music & Dancing

$10 - member fee, $15 - non-member fee

50/50 Drawing 

 

Mitten Dance: Please bring, gloves , scarves, sweaters to donate to charity, schools, churches.  

Weekly Dances

Alibi's  weekly dance venue is open  each Tuesday  

Lessons 6 - 7 pm

Lessons each week

Dance Instructors: Sondra Riley/Darryl Ingram

Dancing 7 - 10 pm

50/50 drawing

Please check back for any other updates.

Glory Days weekly dance venue is open each Wednesday 

Lessons 6 - 7 pm

Lessons each week

Dance Instructors: Merv Roussell/Louise Pyles

Dancing 7 - 9:30 pm

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Alibi's Speak Easy and Bar- Tuesday night

Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons
Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons
Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons

Come join DC Hand Dance Club on Tuesday nights at Alibi's Bar & Grill. Lessons 6-7pm, with instructors Sondra Riley & Darryl Ingram. Dancing follows. Nice cozy speak easy bar with great atmosphere!

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Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons
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Glory Days Dance Lesson

Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons
Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons
Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons

Come join DC Hand Dance Club on Wednesday night at Glory Days in Edgewater, MD.  

Private room in back, ask at front desk!

Beginner and Intermediate Hand Dance Lessons
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Free Dance Lessons - Every Wednesday

DC Hand Dance Lessons: 6-7 pm

Music and Dancing: 7 - 9:30 pm

Dance Instructor: Merv Roussell or Louise Pyles

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 The DC Hand Dance Club held their monthly dance on September 10, 2022 with the theme of the  1950’s Rock and Roll. Here is a short video of the dancers doing “The Stroll”. Thank you Jack Jones from NVSC for this video!

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DC HandDance Club "Old Time Dance Demo"

Bunky and Elaine at the June, 2022 Monthly Dance! More to come at GLory Days on Wednesdays.

 

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DC HandDance Club St. Pat's Dance - March 19, 2022 (Thank you Jack Jones from NVSC!)

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