Media Five(ish) Minute Dance Lessons: African Dance
Dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena and drummer Farai Malianga introduce traditional rhythms and movements from their native country Zimbabwe.
Five(ish) Minute Dance Lessons
The moves you need to know before you hit the dance floor
A wedding. Your prom. Or just a night on the town. You might as well face it, at some point you're going to have to dance. Don't panic! Our collection of Five(ish) Minute Dance Lessons will teach the moves that will let you hit the dance floor looking like a pro. From the African Dinhe, to the East Coast Swing, Charleston, Salsa or Cha Cha Cha, we've got you covered. Click below and get your groove on!
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Media Five(ish) Minute Dance Lessons: Latin Dance
In this engaging and energetic series of videos, instructors Ricardo and Elba teach both beginner and intermediate dancers the steps of four Latin dances: Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, and Cha Cha Cha.
Media Five(ish) Minute Dance Lessons: Swing Dance
Learn the basics of swing dance, called East Coast Swing; take it up a notch with the Charleston; and if you're really swingin' after that, you can learn the most advanced swing dance, the Lindy Hop.
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