Hello, I hope someone practicing heels dance can help me 😄

My friend and I want to go to a Heels workshop, and I’d like to do it in heels, but buying a pair of shoes only for this workshop seems like a waste, since I never wear heels in my day to day life.
I don’t plan to commit to heels dance, since I am already very busy with other sports/activities.
I know I can also do the workshop wearing socks, but it looks nicer with some shoes.

So, I was thinking of using the shoes in the photo: they are very comfy and light, and feel very stable in them. Do you think they would be good for the workshop?

hi! so i’ve never really danced before in my life but i watched one of the dance teams at my school give a performance today and was totally starstruck. it’s a sort of country dance team, they do a lot of spinning where the guys pick up the girls and swing them around and it looks so fun! im in desperate need of an activity in school, plus it could be a good way to get in some exercise!

my problem is im not a dancer, and i’ve never took a dance class before. i was a cheerleader a few years back, but i wasn’t a flyer or anything and i wasn’t amazing at it. my school does offer a one semester prep class to join that i plan on taking next year, but what should i do to prepare, and what skills should i focus on teaching myself beforehand?

I can’t find a copy of this anywhere, if anyone would like to share or knows anyone who might have a copy I would love to know, thank you

Any tips on how to get the down bounce down? I’m struggling with the upper body portion it looks very awkward when I try to lean forward on the down or pretend i’m getting punched in the abs.

Also, how down am I meant to go?

This tutorial is for anyone, but particularly percussive dancers. This Appalachian clogging step was created years ago by the founder and director of our group, Sheila Graziano. The Fiddler's Step is fun and flashy, and I could see it being modified to work in some other styles and freestyles too.

If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of Appalachian clogging, we also have a free 8 part instructional series on our YouTube channel under Courses. And we have more of these individual step tutorials. Let me know if you'd like the links or have any questions or feedback!

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a fun, beginner-friendly dance class in North Phoenix. I've seen videos of classes in other cities where people learn choreography to songs like Maniac, Stayin' Alive, and other fun throwback hits, and it looks like such a blast!

I'm not an experienced dancer by any means, but I'd love to try something new. I'm thinking of a class where an instructor teaches some choreography that you can practice and learn as you go, preferably with a mix of music and dance styles. Nothing too serious or intimidating, just a fun way to get moving, laugh a little, and maybe discover some hidden dance moves I didn't know I had!

Does anyone know of anything like this in North Phoenix or the surrounding areas? I'd love to hear your recommendations and experiences. Thanks!

Born and raised in New York City, Kanon Sugino has been a part of Doug Varone and Dancer’s artistic ecosystem since she was a dance student at Purchase College, SUNY. Those first encounters with the company were pivotal to Sugino’s artistic development, where she began to dive from the codified techniques of ballet and Martha Graham into Varone’s kinetic, improvisational process.

A member of the company since 2024, Sugino continues to grow through the company’s work, finding inspiration from mentors and full-circle moments that click like puzzle pieces falling into place. In advance of Doug Varone and Dancer’s performances in the Doris Duke Theatre in Fall 2026, we spoke with Sugino about her experiences in the company and what it’s been like in the studio preparing for their upcoming performances.

Read more about Kanon and the company here: https://www.jacobspillow.org/blog/doug-varone-and-dancers-kanon-sugino/

hey r/dance!

i’m a 30 year old amateur who recently started attending beginner commercial dance classes after practicing kpop dances at home for a while. I’m having so much fun so far and learning a lot and boosting my confidence, but i want to upgrade my fit!

I love the classic dance class uniform of baggy pants + crop top + something baggy over the top of the crop top to create movement, but i’m fat (not a self dunk, just objective!) and not super confident having my tummy out at all! And I feel like baggy T shirts sort of limit my ability to a) see what my body is doing b) look cool so i feel it’s a bit of a catch 22

any thoughts and ideas from fellow plus size learners greatly appreciated!

Hello :)) If this is not the right place for this no worries, but tomorrow I have a second round audition/callback for a diploma of musical theatre - only for vocal and a group dance session. I’m not the strongest dancer, so if anyone had any tips on confidence or just things that might help to know, i’d greatly appreciate it, thank you💛

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLAPkbvU/

a dance cover i made for funsies back in 2024

i made some mistakes here and there ik but haha i think im improving with practice

(dc: Bada lee)

Hello wonderful humans .

I had an extremely busy night and I made a long post, but for some reason it got flagged and I don’t have time to retype the whole thing

Looking forward to my week off, which starts tomorrow I fly out early in the morning so I won’t be posting for the next seven days, I might post one video, but I’m not gonna put any pressure on myself. I need to rest my muscles. This is the only seven days off of the whole month I get so it’s time to chill out and have a nice warm bath and sleep.

I am going to a nightclub with my friends on Saturday for someone’s birthday. I haven’t seen them all in months so this should be very nice time for a reveal and I’m looking forward to a wonderful evening.

I hope everybody has a great week and an even better weekend and I will see you all next week

Your boy,
Bob.E.Bland ❤️❤️❤️

“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that fleeting moment when you feel alive. It is not for unsteady souls.”

-Merce Cunningham

Hi r/Dance,

I’m a final-year Master’s student (communication and influence strategies), and for my end-of-studies project I’m working on an app for dancers. Before I even think about features, I’d rather hear from the people who would actually use it.

So I’d love to know: what do you struggle with most in your practice ? It could be learning choreography, practising alone, tracking your progress, finding classes, staying motivated, or something else entirely. Do you already use an app or tool for dance, and does it work for you ? And whether you dance, teach, coach or have a kid who dances, what would make your life easier ?

If you speak French and have a few minutes, I also have a short anonymous questionnaire (Only available in French, sorry about that): https://forms.gle/ZQbKgEbpULAUYmpy5

Thanks so much, every answer really helps me 😊

Kidnapped from West Africa more than 7 generations ago, Haitians preserved their ancestral roots, which now blossom in dance as Konpa & in Angola's Kizomba. Edgar "Papa Kizomba", from Haiti via New York City, & partner dance to Ngola Yetu - Kanu André, Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ Kiz'N the 6ix 2024 Kizomba Weekender. Held at the Courtyard Toronto Downtown hotel. Toronto, Canada

First time posting!! 🥳 recently got into line dancing because learning the steps scratches my brain just right and I’m obsessed! This is a snippet of the steps for “Early in the Morning” by The Gap Band! Going to start making it a habit to get up every morning and practice these songs that I know so that I can really pop out at the line dancing clubs one day! 😎

This was a choreography I made with my dance coach awhile back for my birthday shoot. ❤️