I'm an 18 year old male and i and i really want to learn to dance but don

Question:i want to learn to dance to suprise my girlfriend who is an amazing dancer. that and the fact the i've had hidden asperations to dance for a few years now. Dancing has never been my strong point but i'm very athletic and have great coordination i was an all state football and soccer player but i get shy when i dance in public

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: i want to learn to dance to suprise my girlfriend who is an amazing dancer. that and the fact the i've had hidden asperations to dance for a few years now. Dancing has never been my strong point but i'm very athletic and have great coordination i was an all state football and soccer player but i get shy when i dance in public

Start with learning these two dances: Rumba and Salsa.

The rumba is a slow sensual dance that has very easy basic steps that a beginner can pick up very quickly. Since you are already athletic, you can focus on hip techniques that gives rumba that sensual look. Girls love a guy who can move his hips.

At the same time, learn the salsa too. It's a fast tempo dance that is very energetic and pulsating. Your girlfriend will love it.

You can find classes for the above dances at either a ballroom dance studio or a salsa nightclub.

take classes at your local dance studio. Lots of guys do that to get ready for their wedding when they will have to dance in front of everyone they know.

Start by listening to a tune your girlfriend loves. Keep on listening to that tune and start walking, taking care that your every step coincides with the beat. To keep you from getting shy, start doing this in the privacy of your room. After a while, try doing it inside the bathroom without looking at the mirror. Then do it in front of a mirror. Now that is a good way to start. When you are ready to do it in public, like walking to the beat on your way to your girlfriend's house, you can go to the next step. (which is no longer part of your question)

what kind of dance?

ballroom or ballet or jazz ect?

well i'll try to explain in effect to all of these lol. start at a studio and they'll help you depending on what you can do...

if its ballroom (which im assuming it is? idk tho lol add what kind of dance so maybe i can clarify on that lol) then it should be fairly "easy" to learn if your athletic. im not saying it will be a piece of cake but it wont be torture or anything haha.

if its any other kind of dance i'll change it to that kind and can give you tips on that lol