Basic Dance Steps

• Basic dance steps derived from human's basic movements:
• Walking:

  • Moving through space by shifting weight from one foot to the other without losing contact with the floor
• Running:

  • Moves through space by shifting weight from one foot to the other with short periods of non-support while the body and feet are off the floor
• Jumping:

  • Springing on one foot or both feet and landing on both feet by pushing off the floor with a strong foot and knee extension
• Hopping:

  • Springing on one foot and landing on the ball of the same foot
• Skipping:

  • Moving in a light, springy manner by bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot
• Sliding:

  • Gliding or going down to the right foot in a slow beat, close to the left foot to the right foot, shifting the weight quickly onto the left foot
• Leaping:

  • Transferring weight from one foot to the other by pushing off with a spring and landing on the ball of the other foot
• Turning:

  • An act of changing or reversing position or posture, as by a rotary movement; a turn of the head
• Swaying:

  • Moving back and forth or from one side to side, as if about to fall