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Yolanda Thomas
Dance Instructor
Certifications & Organizations
- Teacher at the Groove Zone, a dance studio with multiple locations in Sydney, Australia & Los Angeles, United States
- Producer, Choreographer & Dancer for WNBA halftime shows at Crypto Arena, LA
- Dance Performance Coach for dancers across the country
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Co-authored Articles (37)
How to
Do the Russian Squat‐and‐Kick Dance
When you think of Russian folk dancing, you probably picture someone squatting low to the ground, arms folded, kicking their legs in front of them. This dance is also known as the Cossack dance, Ukrainian Hopak stage dan...
How to
Do the Worm
The worm is a fun, silly dance move usually done by break dancers or as a party trick. It requires a bit of practice, but you can get the hang of it by following some certain steps of move combinations. Choose an open ar...
How to
Hardcore Dance
Hardcore dancing is a very genuine practice and is taken quite seriously at most shows, both local and otherwise. If you plan on getting into Hardcore dancing you should learn to also take it seriously, or at least pret...
How to
Do the Electric Slide
The Electric Slide is a four wall line dance set to Marcia Griffiths' hit song, "Electric Boogie," which hit the States in 1976 when it was created by Ric Silver at a New York Dance Club called VAMPS. Even today, the dan...
How to Floss Dance: Learn the Moves Step-by-Step
Plus, learn where the dance comes from and why it’s called flossingThe floss dance first went viral after Russell Horning, also known as Backpack Kid, performed it on ''Saturday Night Live'', and since then, it’s bee...
How to
Learn to Dougie
''The Dougie'' is a fresh new dance that originated from the song titled "My Dougie" by Lil' Will and got even bigger with Cali Swag District's related hit. It refers to rapper Doug E. Fresh and while there are many vari...
Learn to Square Dance (Basic Steps)
The movements and calls you need to know before you step onto the dance floor There’s more to square dancing than swingin’ your partner round and round, though that’s definitely a big part of it. The traditional da...
What Is The Frat Flick Dance? (& How Do You Do It Yourself?)
Learn where this popular ‘frat flick’ TikTok dance gets its rootsThe Frat Flick is a popular, simple dance that college-aged partygoers have been loving. It’s gotten so popular that it’s even made the rounds on T...
How to
Do the Gangnam Style Dance
Gangnam Style, the smash hit from Korean recording artist Psy, owes its success to two things: the catchiness of the song, and the iconic “horsey” dance that goes with it. Follow the steps on this page to teach yours...
How to
Breakdance
Get your headspins and handstands down in no time with this simple guide Created in the Bronx, NY in the 1970s, breakdancing is an extremely fun dance that anyone can learn with enough practice. This article breaks down ...
How to Do the “Watch Me” (Whip/Nae Nae) Dance
Plus, learn the history behind this viral dance trendRapper Silento’s popular song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" didn’t just go viral for its catchy lyrics—everyone suddenly wanted to know how to do the dance, too. A...
How to
Renegade
A step-by-step guide to this viral TikTok choreoThe "renegade" refers to a viral dance performed on the social media platform TikTok where people dance to the song ''Lottery'' by K Camp. This routine is made up of choreo...
How to
Jerk
Jerkin' is a style of hip hop dance originally popularized in the late 2000s. It started in Los Angeles high schools and quickly spread globally through viral Internet videos. The main thing that defines jerkin' as a dan...
How to
Hit the Quan
Rapper iLoveMemphis’ debut single “Hit the Quan” generated a dance craze that’s still heating up dance floors. The dance is inspired by rapper Rich Homie Quan’s dance moves in his video for the song “Flex.”...
How to
Do the Hustle
The hustle is a fast-paced partner dance, related to swing, and commonly danced to disco and modern pop. The hustle involves four basic moves: stepping, twirling, chicken dance, and turning. In order to adequately perf...
How to
Do the Baby Freeze
A freeze in breakdancing is named that way because you hold your body still for a period of time. This particular freeze is called a "baby" freeze because it's supposed to be one of the easiest ones to learn. It's a move...
How to
Stop Being Shy when You Dance
Does the very thought of dancing make you break out in a nervous sweat? If so, you’re not alone. It can be tough to face your fears on the dance floor, but don’t worry. There are tons of ways to build your confidence...
How to
Do the Helicopter
The helicopter, also known as the coffee grinder, is one of the most basic breakdancing moves. Once you get this move down, you can use it to transition into more complicated moves, such as the flare, the windmill, or th...
How to
Do the Stanky Leg
The "Stanky Leg" is a simple dance that gained popularity in 2008 when it was featured in a song called “Stanky Leg”, released by the hip-hop group GS Boyz. The dance depends on shifting your body between one "good" ...
How to
Dance at a Middle School Dance
Years of movies and television have shown dances as a time where everyone is at their best, so it’s natural to think you might have to go above and beyond for your middle school dance. The good news is that your friend...
