If you dream of stepping up like Nora (Jenna Dewan) in “Step Up,” or getting down like Cadillac (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) on “The Get Down,” it can be intimidating to figure out where to start. Ideally, ...

Learn the popular Jitterbug Swing at the West Linn Adult Community Center. This is a fun and easy dance to learn. No acrobatic moves, just cool suave patterns that will have you swingin' in no time.

In January, I signed up for my first bachata dance lesson in Mumbai, where I live. At first, I made mistakes and stepped on my dance partners' toes. Dancing allows me to forget about the world and ...