A guide to Northern Soul music

Northern Soul Music is a genre that is a loosely defined type of music that was designed as a rare type of Motown, New York and Chicago soul singles that were played by disk jockies of the pre-punk, post-mod subculture in the 70s in England. If you want to get in touch with this 70s soul music and also get that sense of togetherness, there is a way to teach yourself how to do the dance of this rare music. Read this article to learn how to do so.

It all starts with the type of music

You want to select a track that has an up-tempo feel to it. The track also needs to have a 4/4 steady beat to it. Now you have to listen to the music very carefully, and when you are ready start by taking four steps to your left and then another four steps to your right. The secret is to keep your torso steady and your body upright as you perform the moves. Add a little more You have to use the four-step cycle as your base move but now while you are performing this move, shift your weight on the balls of your feet and on your ankles. Many people do not have very flexible ankles, so you can sprinkle some talc on the surface for a more fluid move. It is all about gliding. This is what the foundation is of dancing the Northern Soul.

Introduce your body

Now you have to use your hands and your arms and allow them to follow along with the movements. Remember, throughout the moves, your torso should not move. This is a very distinctive type of dancing and it is all about enthusiasm and energy and not so much to do with technical competency. Invite a partner Grab your partner and introduce him/her to the dance. Fans of this dance would dance in unison with each other and it was all about having fun. If you do not get the dance right the first time, keep trying. Perform this in front of your parents who have been around when Northern Soul was the “in thing” and bring back some memories. You will surely enjoy such moments.