Dancing tips for a person with no coordination?

Question

I don't have much coordination at all. DDR is about as close to dancing as I can get without tripping over myself.

I have no clue what to do with dancing.

For plays, we have to dance as a part of auditions. I'm fairly sure I'm the worst at dancing in drama club. Not to mention having to waltz at the end of a play was one of the most embaracing experiences ever.

At school dances, (the whole three or four that I've been to) I have no clue what to do. My friends are all coaxing me to dance, paying no attention when I say that I can't.

I can't afford dance lessons, and I would be too embaraced to go in the first place... So, any tips for me?

Answer 1

If you can play DDR it means you are very coordinated. I'm pretty good in Ballroom but I can't play DDR. The point being - you are not trained, that's all. Try to find dance classes that are taught in college clubs in your area. They tend to be very inexpensive, like $6 per class. It seems to you that you are the worst dancer ever, but believet or not beginner class all starts out like that. I teach beginner ballroom classes in my college club, so I know. http://www.usabda.org is a good resource for ballroom.

Answer 2

I've taken at least five forms of dance, and I find DDR difficult, so don't think too badly of yourself. DDR is a hard game! ;)

Try not to stress over dancing when you do it, but be mindful of your body and where your feet are, how your legs are positioned, where your arms are, etc. A little practice and you'll get the hang of it.

Also, try dancing alone in your room. Dance is mostly about rhythm, so pay close attention to the beats and timing of the music, and just freeform dance to it while no one's watching. If you're looking at learning a specific dance, try finding videos online, and then learning to dance along with the video. You can pretend you have a parter if it's a partner dance, too.

I hope that helps! And you can send me a message if you need any more tips or anything. :)

Answer 3

So much of learning to dance has to do with getting your mind out of the way. If you judge yourself, you fumble. If you practice, and practice, and then practice some more, you start to have success. If you cannot afford classes, see if you can find some way to work for them. Give yourself a minimum of two months in a class that meets once a week before you make a judgement about how well you're doing. See what is the best way for you to learn movement - do you need to watch it first? Do you need to say the steps to yourself? Do you feel best having time alone to practice? Everyone learns differently - you need to respect your own way of learning. As for being embarrassed to take classes, that's just silly. Why should you be embarrassed that you can't do something you've not been trained in? Put your ego away and get your dance shoes on. Try it for two months, minimum. Give yourself a break. Good luck.

Answer 4

Training and practice are the whole thing. If you can't afford formal lessons, perhaps you could find a friend or family member who dances to give you at least some basics. Many people of your grandparents' generation danced socially in their youth and may be a valuable resource, though some of what they teach you may need some updating (but you have to start somewhere).

Answer 5

I am assuming you are a female. Do you have a close male friend you could practise with in the privacy of your home? Someone you feel safe with. Maybe one more couple could be with you. Get out the music box and start practising. The main thing to do is to relax. If you do not relax, you will freeze up. Hope this helps a little.

Answer 6

As someone who has two left feet, do what I did. Be proud of your two left feet, and leave the dancing to others. There's a lot of other things you can do.

You could try "horizontal dancing". That's pretty popular, and you don't need your feet as much. How are you with your hands and tongue? There you are, ANOTHER problem solved. Just like that. And you know where you can find my email address if you need any personalized tuition.

Answer 7

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