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Easy Solo Party Dancing: Six Step-Tap Moves

Easy Solo Party Dancing: Six Step-Tap Moves — video by Ballroom Feed Play · 12:36

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Two ballroom teachers show six easy step-tap variations (point forward, point back, diagonals, circle, slide) plus relaxed arm options, so you can dance to almost any pop song at a party or wedding without learning choreography.

  • 13 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment

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  1. Step tap: step to the side and tap the free foot, then the other way; keep your knees soft with a little bounce. 0:40
  2. Step and point forward: step to the side, then tap the foot just in front of you. 2:02
  3. Step and point back: tap slightly across behind you, leaning a little forward to counterbalance. 2:45
  4. Diagonal step tap: travel diagonally forward and back to move around without bumping into anyone. 3:52
  5. Step tap in a circle: curve each step tap so you travel round in a small circle, either way. 4:48
  6. Slide and tap: take a bigger step and drag the free foot in to tap; try it over two beats or to slower songs. 5:44
  7. Upper body: let your shoulders curve with each step tap and, if you like, bounce down on the tap. 7:08
  8. Arm options: let them swing by your sides, bend the elbows, raise the roof, or snap and clap. 7:59
  9. With the point forward and back, cross your arms as you tap, then throw them down. 9:38
  10. All the moves danced together to music. 11:05

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Step to the side and tap the free foot; keep your knees soft with a little bounce
  • Let your shoulders curve and arms swing naturally; there is no wrong arm style
  • Travel on diagonals or in a circle to move around without bumping into anyone

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Shoulders movesarm swings, shoulder curves, crossing arms
  • Hips movesstep-taps, slides, diagonal and circle travel
  • Knees movessoft-knee bounce, step-taps, slides
  • Ankles & feet movesstep-taps, pointing forward and back

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by Ballroom Feed; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety