Val Cunningham

Certified Dance & Yoga Instructor

Val Cunningham is a Choreographer, Lead Dance Instructor, and Certified Yoga Instructor at The Dance Loft, a dance studio based in San Francisco, California. Val has over 23 years of dance instruction, performance, and choreography experience and specializes in ballroom, Latin, and swing dancing. She is also trained in house, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and modern dance, and has studied with world renouned dancers such as Tom Slaterand Richard Lambarty. She is ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing), ProDVIDA (Professional Dance Vision International Dance Association), and Zumba certified. She is a member of the National Dance Council of America.

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How to

Choreograph a Dance

Choreographing a dance is a beautiful and creative experience. There are so many decisions to make, though, so the process can be a bit overwhelming if you've never done it before. Don't worry—we'll walk you through th...

How to

Learn to Tap Dance

Tap dancing is an exciting dance style that uses metal-plated shoes to create complicated clicking noises. No matter how old or young you are, you can become an amazing tap dancer with practice.

How to

Get a Dancer's Body

It's possible to achieve a long, lean, strong dancer's body without having been a dancer all your life, but it will take hard work and willpower. Prepare to exercise every day and follow a healthy diet. Exercise will bui...

How to

Be an Exotic Dancer

Are you wanting to learn how you can become the exotic dancer of your dreams? Move down to Step 1 for the specifics.

How to

Make a Dance

Most of the time when you watch dancers perform, they’re performing choreography. Choreography is written sequences of movement and the people who create those sequences are called choreographers. If you’ve ever had ...

How to Dance at a Party & Look Confident on the Dance Floor

Bust out these dance moves and wow everyone at the partyDancing at parties is a great way to let loose and enjoy yourself, even if you don’t have much experience. Watch dance videos online to learn some basic moves, t...

How to

Be a Dancer

Dancing is a sport, and it's an activity. It takes more than a pretty face - it takes a lot of practice and hard work. But if you have the right amount of talent, confidence, and patience, you can accomplish anything. It...