Dancing! I have a serious problem focusing and remembering all the steps. How can I improve?

Question

I don't get counts of 8, Its just a little hard, ya know? help

broadyway junk

Answer 1

What type of dance are you taking?

Answer 2

Try tapping out the counts with your hand while you dance. It might seem awkward at first, but if you count out loud and tap, that might keep you on rhythm. As far as remembering the steps, I found that most people that I've taught are really scared of screwing up, but that's what stops them from moving on. Screwing up on the dance floor is completely normal and when you loosen up you're able to cover up your mistakes easily (sometimes your partner doesn't know!).

Also, I take it you're dancing with someone else? Try dancing with a stronger dance partner that you can follow, even if it is a girl who is moving you around. It will give you a better sense of what you are doing right and wrong.

It would help to know what kind of dancing you are doing, too, but these are just general suggestions.

Answer 3

Okey, let me try.

1. Understand the rhythm and timing of the music, and how your steps and body movements should be done from count 1 to 8. One full set of steps is usually dances in eight counts.

2. It will be easy to execute and remember steps in one full cycle of eight counts. But this requires practice of at least one hour for the first timer. If the steps is consisted of two or more combinations, and you really have a problem remembering the steps, stick first to the first set of 8 step-counts. Include the next set of routine on the second week.

3. Practice at least a hour per day. I usually tell my students that one hour of dance lesson must always be accompanied by three hours of practice. If you can't do it every day, do it perhaps at least three times in a week.

Some important tips:

1. Practice dancing in groups of two or more. Your group companions can provide you additional coaching in proper execution of your dance steps.

2. Try to dance in front of a mirror so that you will be able to see whether you like how your body moves. This way, it is also easy to remember to see yourself in a mirror.

3. Try to join dance classes. If you can't afford one, perhaps there are free dance lessons in your area. I do give free lessons in Manila, Philippines.

Answer 4

Its important to be able to listen to the rhythm n beats of the music.
If you can count the steps of the music and remember the different beats then it makes it easier to put the steps to the beat in time.
As for remebering the steps, all I can say is practice makes perfect. Do them over and over. And if you can in front of a mirror to reinforce them for yourself!
Good luck!

Answer 5

Practise is the only word. However as u progress into your dance your brain memory will be stronger.
If you can't get the counts, then follow the rhythm of the music.

Answer 6

I have the same problem sometimes. You just have to only think about the steps and what the teacher is showing you.

Answer 7

Keep practicing and just relax and flow with the music, it's easy. But, what kind of dancing are you talking about?

Answer 8

just practice and u could even write down da steps 2 remember them

Answer 9

Always practice.You can ask someone to help you during practice so that you can have some sort of guide.Watch his/her executions of the steps. :)

Answer 10

practice makes perfect