Mastering New Moves

When we're learning something new like ballroom dance, it's easy to get impatient and want to be an expert right away.

Like all things worth doing, it takes a bit of time and effort, but there are some tips and tricks that can help you learn faster.

Review Your Steps Before A Dance Party

This happens to us all - it's dance party time, and we're excited to break out a new step we just learned. We rocked it at class, and it felt great. The song comes on, you start dancing and then - your mind goes blank. You think "hey, what was that move again?"

Dance Party Amnesia is a thing, but don't worry - there's a simple cure: Refresh your memory by practicing your moves before the party.

Practicing before a party will help you remember your steps, and you'll feel more comfortable social dancing.

Create Combinations to Lock In Long-Term Memory

Linking figures together can help you remember more steps with ease. This is also a great way to transition away from dancing basics over and over while you think of the next step.

Make a go-to series of moves that flows well. This could be as simple as dancing three moves in a row, or as elaborate as a full routine that covers all four walls.

Combinations also train your brain to recognize patterns on how to enter and exit figures in a sophisticated way so you can create new combinations on the fly.

You Don't Have To Remember Everything

Ballroom Dance is always evolving, and new steps are created every day.

You're not likely to remember every step you've ever learned and that's ok. So pick your favorites and keep those in your active rotation.

Once you learn a figure, it's in your brain (even if you consciously don't recall it). And if you encounter it again (or something similar), it will be easier to learn the second time.

So time spent learning is never wasted.

Appreciate what you've learned, and don't hold yourself to an impossible standard.

One final note:
Please know that you're a good enough dancer just as you are.

Stick with it, and one day you'll be dancing with confidence and inspiring others with your smooth moves ✨

Stay tuned and check out our other Blogs for more dance tips 💡