| Don't you hate going to a party and being the one | | | | the different roles that guys and girls play. Guys will |
| who doesn't know how to dance? Well it's time to | | | | be the leaders. The couple will hold hands, usually the |
| kick the shyness and learn how to dance | | | | guy's left and the girl's right but it doesn't really |
| duranguense! Duranguense gained popularity during | | | | matter. The guy will have his other arm wrapped |
| the early 2000s and continues to top the Regional | | | | around her back and near her waist, while the girl will |
| Mexican music charts to this day. Duranguense is a | | | | have her unoccupied hand or arm on the guy's |
| very fast and driven dance so find a song you like | | | | shoulder. |
| (Por Tu Amor - Alacranes Musical) and let's get to | | | | A lot of beginners say the hardest part is staying on |
| learning. | | | | beat late into the song when you might be tired and |
| The fun part is that you can dance duranguense by | | | | lose your rhythm. Only with practice can you pick up |
| yourself of with a partner. We will start by dancing | | | | the skill of always staying on beat at such a fast |
| by ourselves. Simply stand as you normally would and | | | | tempo. |
| move your hips to the beat. Your feet should take a | | | | Guys remember you are the leader so be sure to |
| quick step each time your hips move to one side and | | | | take your girl around at a smooth and comfortable |
| another step when they move to the other side. | | | | pace. Girls you get the easy part and just follow his |
| You can find the beat by listening to the bass, which | | | | lead. |
| is the low pitched sound that you will hear bouncing | | | | Every city and region has a slightly different style of |
| back and forth. Your body will almost feel like it is | | | | dancing duranguense, from Chicago, to Los Angeles, |
| doing the same thing. Some people hold their arms | | | | to the Texas Panhandle. Pay attention, practice, and |
| lower and more relaxed, but most usually hold them | | | | if you still need more help then take a look at some |
| up at their sides or at their chest. | | | | YouTube videos. You will know how to dance |
| When dancing with a partner you must be aware of | | | | duranguense in no time. |