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A Dancer’s Guide to Knowing What Dance to Do
What Dance Do I Do to This Song?
Here’s how to your dance music know-howDancers, have you ever found yourself standing on the sidelines for the first half of each song trying to figure out what dance is supposed to be done to the music? Like my students you might be wondering: How do I know what dance to do to a song?
Many events help you out by announcing each song’s dance or posting a set list for your reference. Even then, some songs work equally well for more than one dance, so being able to match dances to songs is a skill to develop. And of course, you’ll need that skill at weddings and private parties that don’t have these dance aids.
Until there’s an app for it, I want to help you develop your dance music know-how. Of course, there are lots of variables in dancing and music, exceptions to the rules, etc. But I’m going to keep this simple, so consider this a rough guide to figuring out what to dance to a song.
No Hard and Fast Rules
First of all, unless you’re at a dance competition, know that there are no hard and fast rules for which dance must be performed to a particular song. You get to choose the dance you want to do. That said, when you fit a dance well to a song, it’s easier to keep rhythm, to express the character of the dance, and overall, it tends to just feel better.
And some dances’ music is unique enough that it will hit you clearly. For example, Tangos have a distinctive staccato rhythm and dramatic. Once you’ve heard a few Tangos, without needing to think, you’ll just know it’s a Tango.
For the rest, it’s really just a process of elimination. As you become more experienced, hearing the dance in most songs will become more automatic.
5 Easy Steps to Determine What Dance to Do
1. Get a Feel for the Song’s Speed
Ask: What’s the speed of this song?Start by determining the song’s tempo (i.e., it’s speed.) This simply means getting a feel for whether the song is slow or fast or somewhere in between.
Sometimes the instrumentation or vocals in a song can fake you out. For example, a song may sound very upbeat but actually have a rather slow beat. Until you get good at gauging a song’s tempo, just tap your toes or fingers to the beat of the song, becoming a human metronome for its true speed.
Once you know if the song is slow or fast (or somewhere in between), you can then rule out some dances. For example, if the song is fast, then all the slower dances are out, such as Rumba, Nightclub Two Step and Slow Waltz. Or if the song is really slow, you can cross off Cha Cha, Salsa, East Coast Swing and Viennese Waltz.
Note: As a beginner, you’ll likely only be comfortable dancing in a narrow tempo range for each dance. So if you identify a song as Cha Cha but find yourself unable to keep up with the music, it doesn’t necessarily mean you made a mistake identify it as a Cha Cha—you just may not be experienced enough to dance to the full tempo range for Cha Cha.
If you’re curious, check out this list of tempo ranges for each dance (this is one person’s idea of good tempos, not an official list).
In case you’re interested, here are the official tempos used at ballroom dance competitions.
2. Rule Out If It’s a Waltz
Waltzes have 3 beats in a measure (instead of 4)As you’re tapping out the speed of a song, count the beats. If it’s easy to count 1-2-3-4 it’s not a Waltz. However, if counting in four’s feels off, try counting in three’s: 1-2-3, 1-2-3.
Most songs are in 4/4-time, meaning there are four beats in each measure. However, Waltzes are in 3/4-time, with only three beats in each measure. (There are other time signatures, but 4/4 and 3/4 are main ones you’ll encounter.)
If 1-2-3 matches the music, you’ll know it’s a Waltz. And having already gauged the song’s speed, you can immediately determine whether it’s a Slow Waltz (slower) or Viennese Waltz (about twice as fast as Slow Waltz).
3. Listen to Its Rhythm/Feel
What’s the rhythm or feel of the song?If the song isn’t a Waltz, your next step is to pay attention to the song’s rhythm or feel.
Is it happy, romantic, dramatic, bluesy, melancholic, or funky? Does it have a Latin/Afro-Cuban beat? Does it make you want to bounce, glide, twirl or march? Listening to the songs’ rhythm and character will help you sort it into one of a few broad categories: Ballroom, Latin, Swing, or other (Hustle, Country Western, Nightclub Two Step, etc.).
For example, say the song has a Latin rhythm. The most common Latin dances in ballroom/social dancing are Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba and Salsa. Rumba is the only one of these with a slower, romantic feel. So if the song is like that, you’re ready to Rumba!
And if the song’s rhythm is upbeat, you can eliminate Rumba and then parse out which of the remaining three dances it might be. Samba has a very distinctive “boom-a-boom” percussive beat (think Brazilian Carnaval music). If you’re hearing that, it’s probably a Samba. If you’re not, congratulations, you’ve narrowed it down to a Cha Cha or Salsa.
4. When in Doubt, Step It Out
Dance in place to see what matches the musicContinuing with the same example, say you’ve figured out the song is either a Cha Cha or a Salsa.
Cha Chas usually have a “cha-cha-cha” in their beat, although you may not be able to hear this until you have more experience.
At this point, it’s time to experiment with the basic steps in each dance. Do this on your own in place, so small and casual people might not even notice. Try a few Cha Cha basics and see how well your feet match the music. Then try the Salsa basic. Usually one will feel like the right fit and voila, you’ve successfully determined what dance to do to this song!
See what dance others are doing5. Or “Cheat” and Steal a Peek
If you’re still stumped after you’ve “stepped it out,” have a look and see what others are dancing. As a beginner, it’s often best to look at intermediate-level dancers. Fellow novices are likely as lost as you are, and advanced dancers may be dancing fancy figures with so much styling and technique you won’t even recognize what they’re dancing as the same dance you know! Intermediate dancers, however, will know which dance to do to a song yet will still be dancing figures you can recognize.
Have Fun: Make into a Game!
I encourage you to make a game out of matching dances to songs when you’re not out dancing. Play the “What Could I Dance to This Song” game when you’re listening to music at home, in the car or when you hear a tune playing at a store or on the street.
Make a game out of matching dances to musicOf course, all music isn’t made for partner dancing (e.g., classical, electronica, hip hop and even many pop tunes). So to make it easier on yourself you may want to listen to songs pre-selected for a dancing, such as those off a ballroom dance practice CD or from a recommended playlist like this.
Remember, ultimately which dance to do is your choice, so have fun and feel free to be creative. That said, be respectful of other dancers on the floor. For example, make sure you use proper floor etiquette, especially if you decide to do a dance that’s different from what the majority on the floor is doing. If doing a traveling dance, stay on the outside track, moving in the line of dance; if doing a spot (non-traveling) dance, dance in the center of the floor.
Over time the process of matching songs to dances will become faster and simpler. You may even find yourself mentoring new dancers on the subject!
Line dances & other related music
DJ Tips, DLK Entertainment News
The question is always: Why line dances? The answer is very simple, at a private event there are folks of all ages & class. The one thing most folks know is things like the chicken dance & the electric slide. It gets folks up on the dance floor most folks don’t want to be the first on the dance floor. These songs get large groups of folks on the floor all at once. We hear from folks & other dj’s how they don’t play these songs & they know their guests. If that is true then cool but as we all know that is not a 100% of the time. If your in a club then the mix will keep the crowd alive but in a private event you never know who your guests are going to be. It is always best to have these songs on stand by just in case.
Why just in case? In a word Family! If the Mother of the Bride wants one of these played it is always good to remember the Bride may say it is ok even after the fact she was dead set against the idea.
Keep the family happy. O.k. the following is most common activity songs played at weddings & events. You might call them cheesy but they do work.
Song list from: http://www.wedj.com/dj-photo-video.nsf/weddingparty.html!OpenPage
| 1 | Cha-Cha Slide | DJ Casper | 2000 | Popular |
| 2 | Cupid Shuffle | Cupid | 2007 | Popular |
| 3 | Electric Slide | Marcia Griffiths | 1990 | Popular |
| 4 | You Shook Me All Night Long | AC/DC | 1980 | Rock |
| 5 | YMCA | Village People | 1975 | Disco |
| 6 | Love Shack | B-52’s | 1989 | Popular |
| 7 | Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison | 1967 | Rock |
| 8 | Macarena | Los Del Rio | 1995 | Popular |
| 9 | Cotton Eye Joe | Rednex | 1994 | Country |
| 10 | Celebration | Kool & The Gang | 1980 | Disco |
| 11 | We Are Family | Sister Sledge | 1979 | Popular |
| 12 | Shout | Isley Brothers | 1959 | Oldies |
| 13 | Dancing Queen | ABBA | 1976 | Disco |
| 14 | Hokey Pokey | Brave Cambo | 1997 | Other |
| 15 | Shout! | Otis Day and the Knights | 1967 | Oldies |
| 16 | Teach Me How To Dougie | Cali Swag District | 2010 | Popular |
| 17 | Boot Scootin’ Boogie | Brooks & Dunn | 1992 | Country |
| 18 | Rock Your Body | Justin Timberlake | 2003 | Popular |
| 19 | I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor | 1979 | Disco |
| 20 | Mony Mony | Billy Idol | 1987 | Popular |
| 21 | Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of…) | Lou Bega | 1999 | Alternative |
| 22 | Chicken Dance | Various | 1977 | Other |
| 23 | Tootsee Roll | 69 Boyz | 1994 | Popular |
| 24 | Jailhouse Rock | Elvis Presley | 1957 | Oldies |
| 25 | C’mon ‘N Ride It (The Train) | Quad City DJ’s | 1996 | Popular |
| 26 | Achy Breaky Heart | Billy Ray Cyrus | 1992 | Country |
| 27 | All Shook Up | Elvis Presley | 1957 | Country |
| 28 | Last Dance | Donna Summer | 1978 | Disco |
| 29 | Twist And Shout | Isley Brothers | 1962 | Oldies |
| 30 | Its Raining Men | Weather Girls | 1990 | Funk |
| 31 | Who Let The Dogs Out? | Baha Men | 2000 | Popular |
| 32 | Walk Like An Egyptian | Bangles | 1987 | Rock |
| 33 | 1 2 Step | Ciara Feat. Missy Elliott | 2004 | R&B |
| 34 | Copperhead Road | Steve Earle | 1988 | Popular |
| 35 | Beer Barrel Polka | Bobby Vinton | 1991 | Polka |
| 36 | The Loco-Motion | Grand Funk Railroad | 1974 | Oldies |
| 37 | Soul Man | Blues Brothers | 1979 | Rock |
| 38 | Pennsylvania Polka | Frank Yankovic | 1944 | Polka |
| 39 | Wild Thing | Troggs | 1966 | Oldies |
| 40 | Hot Hot Hot!!! | Cure | 1987 | Alternative |
| 41 | Hava Nagila | Me First & Gimme Gimmes | 2004 | Polka |
| 42 | The Stroll | Diamonds | 1958 | Oldies |
| 43 | Wild Wild West | Will Smith Feat. Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee | 1999 | Popular |
| 44 | Mashed Potato Time | Dee Dee Sharp | 1962 | Oldies |
| 45 | The Ketchup Song (Hey Hah) | Las Ketchup | 2002 | Popular |
| 46 | (If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here! | Shania Twain | 1995 | Country |
| 47 | Cool Jerk | Capitols | 1966 | Oldies |
| 48 | Alley Cat | Steel Train | 2003 | Oldies |
| 49 | Bus Stop | Hollies | 1966 | Oldies |
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Grandma, put off your knitting,
Start your old gramophone
And you fulfill my desire -
Learn to dance the Charleston.
Come on, come on!
You don't have to fight me for a long time,
I can do it myself, just explain.
You'll see, I'll be a diligent student,
Come on, grandma, come on!
I tell you over and over,
I repeat again and again -
I am ready to do everything for you:
Sew, wash, make jam,
All day socks knit
And look for glasses for you.
Charleston me for it
Teach you to dance.
Come on, come on!
You don't have to fight me for a long time,
I can do it myself, you just fix it.
You'll see, I'll be a diligent student,
Come on, grandma, come on, come on!
I tell you over and over,
And I ask again and again -
I am ready to do everything for you:
Sew, wash, make jam,
All day knit socks,
Run to the store for you.
Charleston me for it
Teach you to dance.
Grandmother, put off your knitting,
Get your old gramophone
And my you fulfill the desire -
Learn to dance Charleston.
Well, come on, well!
With me do not have to fight hard,
I can do it myself, just explain.
You'll see, I'll be a diligent student,
Come on, Grandma, come on!
I tell you again and again,
I repeat again and again -
For you I'm ready to do everything:
Sew, wash, cook jam,
All day knitting socks
And look for your glasses.
Charleston me for it
Teach you to dance.
Well, come on, well!
With me do not have to fight hard,
I can do it myself, you just correct.
You'll see, I'll be a diligent student,
Come on, Grandma, come on, come on!
I tell you again and again,
And I ask again and again -
For you I'm ready to do everything:
Sew, wash, cook jam,
The whole day to knit socks,
In the store for you to escape.
Charleston me for it
Teach you to dance.
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I hate these clubs and Tusa
I am so sad
pressure on the Puls.
Feeling that everything here is too artificial
You smile while drunk
Trying to catch the rhythms with your body
And I see clearly - this is what you wanted so much
This bright light in your eyes (Well, you see)
What state am I in (And my finish)
Do you want not to fade away ( You're on fire, after all)
You won't come back (You're with the same ones)
Look, don't fall here under the motives of deep
And I'm not the most friendly type here
And it's easier for me to leave quietly, but a little later
After all Today I'm drunk and I want to
I want to dance
Right on your ribs
Stepping on your heart
I want to hurt you
Like you when you were together (I want to dance!)
Right on your ribs
Stepping on your heart
I want to hurt you
Like you when you were together (I want to dance!
Right on your ribs (I want to dance!)
Step on my heart (I want to dance!)
I want to hurt you (I want to dance!)
How you were when we were together
You are my most failed experiment
And now you have no reason to be with someone
No, that is, completely, that is, one and only forever
Wrap your little world with wires
Shut up and burn out, shut up and die
Drunk in the trash on the dance floor under the light of neon lamps
Undressed like a fucking red lips
You hope so you- someday they will buy
You will leave in the morning to your new home
But I didn’t know you like that
I’m not jealous, come on
The train has left, but I’m not in a hurry
I see skin and bones in you
I hear only noise from you
You make your way to me like techno
And I know what you want
Hey, bartender, mix my lady
Your most cruel cocktail
She is ready to fly with me
Your pupils are so big
Like you love me with all your heart
I understand: we have nowhere to hurry
In my there was ecstasy in your throat
You should have stopped
But I got hooked, so I'm your killer
And now I know your price
My half would like a whole
I would let you fly away in drugs
And later we will share the world in bed
Undress until we come to our senses
But I came here to dance
Hey, right on your ribs
Step on your heart
I want to hurt you
Like you were when we were together (I want to dance!)
Right on your ribs
Step on your heart
I want to hurt you
Like when you were together (I want to dance!)
Right on your ribs (I want to dance!)
Step on your heart (I want to dance!)
I want you hurt (I want to dance!)
How were you when you were together
(Dance, dance, dance, dance)
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