Back to basics: How to get started and become a good dancer

Whether it’s hip hop, breaking or any other style, getting started in street dance is easier than you might think. Waacker Renèe Russo and hip hop dancer Edwin Liberty, are previous competitors at Red Bull Dance Your Style Australia. They let us in on what it takes to become a good dancer, and share what they were told—and wish they were told—when starting their dance journey. 01 Learn the foundations Every style has a set of moves called ‘foundations’. At first, they can feel incredibly awkward and hard to learn, but foundations are like an essential tool box for unlocking more advanced movements. “Foundation [moves] and drills are incredibly important to becoming a good dancer. Once you learn them, it’ll give you the freedom to learn everything else,” says Renèe. 02 Find your dance style and music What type of music do you love? Which songs make you bop your head in the car? What tracks spark a concert in your bedroom? It may sound like a no-brainer, but music and dance go hand-in-hand. Your music tastes are a big clue to finding the way you like to dance and your preferred dance style. Do you like boom bap music?...