Move library / Foundations

LEARN · GROOVE · DANCE

Feel comfortable.
Find your groove.

Learn a few moves, build a steady rhythm, and enjoy moving to music.

  1. 01 / LearnWatch one move.
  2. 02 / GrooveRepeat it to a beat.
  3. 03 / DanceTry it in a DJ set.
Choose a short learning path

BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION

Start with a few moves

Simple moves. A whole new way to hear the music.

Matches lesson ranges, not intensity. Fast tracks can be danced at half-time.

GOING OUT SOON?

A comfortable base is a place to start.

You can enjoy a whole track with a small groove. A detail is something to try, and you can let it go whenever you like.

Make a plan for your next night out
Find your space on the floor

Pause at the edge and notice how people are moving. Look for a pocket where you can shift your weight without bumping anyone; the sides or back may offer more room, but every venue is different. Keep exits and walking routes clear.

The rail is the barrier at the front of the stage. It can be crowded and harder to leave, so you do not need to aim for it. When moving through people, go slowly, say “excuse me,” and wait for space. Keep steps and elbows small near others.

You do not need to perform for the room. Bring your attention back to a sound you enjoy or a friend beside you. If the space stops feeling comfortable, take a break or find another spot.

Get back to your base when a move or track changes

Finish the weight transfer you are doing. Bring the free foot comfortably under you, soften your knees, and let your arms relax. Shift right, then left, at a pace you can repeat. Keep that going for a few counts before adding anything.

During a build, keep the same feet and make one arm gesture smaller or larger. If the beat disappears, you can sway gently, stand still, or listen. When the pulse returns, find it again before adding a detail. Fast music can feel comfortable with every-other-beat movement.

Pack for a comfortable night

Bring earplugs and take breaks away from loud speakers. WHO’s safe-listening advice ↗

Wear familiar, comfortable shoes and check how they grip the floor before trying turns. Check your venue’s water and bag policies, locate water and the exits when you arrive, and agree on a meeting point with friends. You can rest whenever you need; there is no requirement to keep up with the room.

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Your first five minutes

  1. Make a little room. Use a clear, non-slippery patch of floor and comfortable shoes. Start with small, low-impact movement.
  2. Find the pulse. BPM means beats per minute: 120 BPM is two beats each second. Tap along before adding feet.
  3. Count it. Say “1 and 2 and.” The “and” sits halfway between numbers. Repeat groups of eight; they are practice counts, not a promise about a song’s phrasing.
  4. Start with a bounce. Soften the knees on the number. At fast tempos, move on every other beat.
  5. Use the pictures, then the video. Pictures show positions; the instructor demonstrates how to connect them. Keep your own left and right in mind.

Try Foundation Bounce, then Step Touch. Rest when you need to.