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 (38)
How to Dance: Smooth and Simple Moves for Any Occasion
The best moves to bust out on the dance floor Are you tired of standing in the corner of the room while everyone else is out on the dance floor? If so, you’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered! Dancing is a fun,...
Everything You Need to Know to Become a K-Pop Trainee
The skills, strengths, and attitude you need to succeed as a K-pop traineeBefore your favorite K-pop idols were the iconic performers you know and love, they were just regular trainees. With the rise in popularity of K-p...
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
Grind (for Girls)
Grinding is a form of dance that you can typically find at a club or a party where a man dances behind a woman while they both move their hips in the same circular motion. For girls, grinding can be a bit intimidating --...
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
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...
How to
Do the Floss Dance
The floss dance first went viral after 15 year-old Russell Horning, also known as Backpack Kid, performed it on ''Saturday Night Live'', and now it’s even featured on the wildly popular video game Fortnite. Meant to lo...
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...
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...
How to
Yike
Yiking has been called an extreme form of twerking. It's a dance move where you sway in time with a partner, moving from side to side. It was made popular by the rapper Sage the Gemini in his song "Red Nose." One person ...
How to Whine Dance (And the Health Benefits of Moving Your Waist)
Plus, learn the cultural significance of this Caribbean dance formWhining is a popular dance form in Africa and the Caribbean that stretches all around the world. Its popularity has expanded to the UK, Canada, the United...
How to
Learn to Dance at Home
Learning how to dance from your own home is a great way to get some exercise and learn some cool moves all at once! Choose a style of dance that you want to focus on first and make sure that you warm up and cool down dur...
How to
Breakdance
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 the basic moves that every breakdancer should know: the toprock, the 6-st...
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
Whip and Nae Nae
Rapper 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. And while it looks complicated, it’s a lot easier th...
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
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
Teach Yourself to Breakdance
Breakdance is form of freestyle street dance. Breakdancing grew out of the hip-hop movement in the United States in the early '70's. It requires a lot of physical skill, as many hip hop moves require a lot of gymnastic f...
A Beginner's Guide to Skank Dancing
Master the skank and impress everyone on the dance floor Found in dance halls since the 1950’s, skanking is a two-step dance that’s performed at ska, punk, and reggae concerts. The movement looks like you’re runnin...
How to
Do Some Break Dance Moves
Breakdancing is a challenging, athletic type of dance. Many of the moves experienced performers do require significant balance and muscle strength. Still, these performers started with basic moves that you can also learn...
