[Dance Basics] Simple Choreography for Middle School Students
You probably have a lot of chances to dance at events like sports festivals and culture festivals.
For people who already do dance as a hobby or take lessons, being good at it might be a given, but beginners often don’t even know the names of the moves.
Here, we introduce easy-to-understand basic steps and choreography for dance beginners.
Once you learn the basic movements, you’ll find that trending dances on social media are easy to do!
Try combining different moves and use them as inspiration for your own original dance!
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[Dance Basics] Simple Choreography for Middle School Students (21–30)
4 steps
A move often incorporated in hip-hop dance is called the four-step.
This involves crossing your second step over as you move side to side.
You’ve probably seen it at least once.
Once you master this move, add upper-body motion: tilt your upper body in the opposite direction of your travel, and pull back the shoulder on the same side as the moving foot.
Even just this will make you look quite advanced.
If you want to match it with non-hip-hop music, it’s also recommended to use only the footwork.
Triangle
If you’re a beginner who’s built up some leg strength, why not try this Triangle? Put simply, this step is the triangular version of the box step.
That doesn’t mean it’s as easy as the box step, though.
The step itself isn’t particularly difficult, but because it involves a big jump backward, it can be very tiring.
Beginners should dance in front of a mirror to check that their form isn’t breaking down.
Charleston
It’s a bit tricky, but a great step to try for hip-hop-style tracks is the Charleston.
Start by practicing the move called “pata-pata,” where you first turn your heels outward and then quickly turn them inward as you step.
Once you’ve got that down, combine it by walking while crossing your feet forward and backward at the same time as the pata-pata motion.
Finally, add a lift of your foot timed with the moment your heels turn outward in the pata-pata, and you’re done.
It can be tough until you get used to it, so take it slow and practice each part while referring to videos on YouTube and the like!
Salsa Rock
If you’re getting comfortable with basic breakdancing steps like the two-step and top rock, why not try practicing the salsa rock next? Salsa rock is a step frequently used in breakdancing.
It’s essential for dancers who use a lot of footwork, not to mention for those working on power moves and freezes.
For complete beginners, the crossing of the feet forward and back can make it relatively challenging, but if you’re already used to the two-step and top rock, you should be able to handle it without any trouble.
Loose leg
If you want to develop softer movement, why not try practicing this step called the Loose Leg? It’s a step often used in house dance and is relatively simple in itself.
However, making this step look clean is surprisingly difficult; focusing only on the footwork won’t make it look polished.
The key to the Loose Leg lies in the hips.
By making your hip and glute movements more fluid, the step will instantly stand out—so keep that in mind and give it a try.
Skeeter Rabbit
The Skeeter Rabbit is a step frequently used in dance genres that emphasize dynamic movement, such as Lockin’ and what’s often called rock dance.
It’s a move commonly seen in old-school styles, centered on the motion of kicking the front foot forward and then pulling it back.
As with other steps, keeping your center of gravity too low makes it hard to bring your foot forward, so beginners should focus more on bouncing properly than on reaching the foot forward.
There are many choreographies that build off this step, so if you’re learning Lockin’, starting with this step might be a great idea.
SpongeBob
Among the shuffle dance styles known for sliding footwork, the SpongeBob is perfect for creative choreography with your own flair.
Open one foot outward, then extend and bend the other.
It’s a big step where you alternate this motion between the left and right feet.
By sliding your foot along the floor as you bend it, you’ll achieve a smooth look.
It’s also recommended to vary your stepping speed to match the song’s tempo.
This choreography fits perfectly with club music and K-pop freestyle creations.
