4 Fun Dance Lessons To Try At Home

If not for a good workout, at least for a good LOL.

Miss busting a move on the dance floor? Us too. Luckily, all you need to do is pump the music and you’ve got your own at-home disco where you can really dance like nobody’s watching. But what about those of us who haven’t quite learnt how to dance? There’s no better time like isolation to experiment with different ways of connecting with your body through music.

Dancing is also a great way to release stress and get your blood pumping (especially for those who’ve spent more time than usual in front of the screen), even if it is just for a few minutes a day. And for those whose hips don’t naturally sway at the sound of music, here are some fun and free online ways to inspire you to dance, all in the privacy of your own home.

If you’re not sure where to start...

Look to your favourite dance flicks for inspiration. Yup, flashback to your favourite dance flicks – think along the lines of You Got Served, Step Up, Save the Last Dance etc – and make like you’re hot like Honey on TV. We’ve even dug up the exact choreography for you to learn from, step-by-step. You’re welcome.

If you want to learn the latest moves...

TikTok is where it’s at. Yes, the social media app does have a few hidden educational benefits and learning a quick little dance routine is one of them, in fact they’re so simple all ages, from little kids to grandmas, can follow along.

If you want to learn the fundamentals…

The Australian Ballet are offering a variety of free lessons for beginners to advanced-level students to stream from the comfort of your own home. It’s more of a slow burn but you’ll notice your posture improve almost immediately.

If you want to get your heart pumping...

Fitness Playground’s 20-minute dance class with Daniela Trellez is high-intensity so be prepared to work up a sweat, and if you’ve found your new calling afterwards, you can sign up for more classes via the Virtual Playground platform.