when i try to dance..please help me? how can i get in the rythym.
2007-05-15 14:54:36 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
try taking a few lessons at a good dance studio.
2007-05-15 15:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice isn't the only answer. If you are taking lessons and you get instructions on what to practice, then you must practice following those instructions and over time you will start to improve. If you are not taking lessons and you are trying to dance, your practice will be unsatisfying because you do not know what it is you should be concentrating on. If that is the case, I can give you some pointers that may help.
Start with music that is very slow, do not look in a mirror at this point, in fact it is better if you close your eyes. Open your mind and allow your body to feel the rhythm of the music move through you. Do not chase it, allow it to pull you from side to side. Once you master this, you should find music that will gradually speed you up to the tempo you wish to dance. After you have learned to "feel" the music, you can start to add steps to your dancing and after that you can use a mirror to check your progress as you practice. I hope this short explanation will help you.
2007-05-15 16:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by B Scott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a variation on the theme of "practice." I am answering based on an assumption that we are talking about social dancing rather than performance dancing.
Dance a lot with a good dance partner or with multiple dance partners. Believe it or not, there are some *old* people at dances who are very good. Dance with an "old smoothie" -- you may find that he has more patience than somebody younger and can lead better than most younger guys.
Get into the rhythm by listening to either the bass or the drums in the music.
Consider private lessons. I am at the point where I benefit more from privates than from group lessons. Spend an hour dancing with an instructor, and you will learn very quickly what is both good and bad about your dancing. You will also find that you will make rapid progress.
2007-05-16 03:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken any dance lessons? If not, that is probably where you should start. If you can't find a good dance school in your area, you might look at community education or something through parks and recreation. I am not sure where you are from so that makes it difficult. Do you know anyone who you really admire as a dancer? Ask them for tips, and don't stop practicing. Every great dancer has looked stupid at some point, you just have to work through it. Good luck!
2007-05-15 16:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, if practicing alone isn't helping you, sometimes it's best to practice alongside other people. also, another possibility could be to just watch someone else dance and hopefully that should get something going in your head. listening to a good song with a nice, fast tempo might help you out too. listen out for the bass drum a couple of times just to see how long it takes to the drum pattern to repeat itself, that should have already been one 8-count.
2007-05-16 03:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jonathan V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dance in front of a mirror
2007-05-15 15:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by asimplefreak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to your teacher. and if u dont get it ask questions. listen to music and try counting out beats. another good thing is try learning how to play an instrument. that helps some people.
2007-05-15 15:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by jonasbros#1fan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋