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Hit the Streets Dancing - How to Begin Longboard Dancing

Longboard dancing is on the rise, and it looks absolutely stunning. If you’re eager to start but unsure where or how to begin, read on—we’ve got some expert tips and tricks for you.

Initial Steps - Basic Tricks

We consulted our pro team rider, Cassandre Lemoine, to provide a quick tutorial on some of the fundamental and most common tricks in longboard dancing. Watch the video to see that it's not as difficult as it seems, at least not at the start.

First Board - Custom or Complete?

Before diving into the tricks, you need the right board. You have two options—getting a complete dancer or building a custom set-up.

Building a custom board can be tricky for beginners, so we have some great options for you.

Getting a Complete as Your First Board

There are many excellent complete board options that will help you advance to the next level. The best part? You get everything pre-assembled.

Consider this Madrid Paddle Freestyle complete—it features a solid maple deck, medium concave for comfort and pop, and soft wheels that help you maintain balance without feeling every bump on the street.

You might also opt for the Landyachtz Stratus board, which offers an extra light deck thanks to the maple and bamboo combo.

The Stratus also comes equipped with the renowned Bear trucks, Hawgs wheels, and Bear Spaceball bearings, adding extra quality to your ride.

Madrid Freestyle Dancer Custom Set-Up

The Madrid Freestyle Dancer set-up is budget-friendly while still offering a custom-built board. It includes parts from Caliber Trucks, Cinetic, Blood Orange, Venom, and, of course, a Madrid deck.

Take It Up a Notch with a Custom Loaded Board

The Loaded Bhangra custom set-up features added cork layers for extra lightness, making it easier to start popping your board. Pair it with Loaded hardware, Paris trucks, and Orangatang fat wheels, and you’re all set!

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