How do I learn a dance from a YouTube video?

By the RepeatWatch team · Updated

Quick answer

Turn on mirror mode so the moves look like your reflection, loop one eight-count at a time and slow it to about 0.75×. Add a short pause between loops to reset your position. When a section feels comfortable, raise the speed and join it to the next section. RepeatWatch has all of these tools.

How to learn a dance from YouTube with RepeatWatch

  1. Open the dance video. Paste the YouTube link into RepeatWatch.
  2. Mirror the video. Press M, or turn on Mirror in the Practice tab, if the dancer faces the camera.
  3. Loop one eight-count. Set A and B around the first eight counts of the routine.
  4. Slow down and add a pause. Choose 0.75× or slower and a 2 to 3 second pause so you can get back to your starting position.
  5. Save and chain sections. Save each eight-count as a section, then loop two sections together once both feel solid.

Try it now: paste a YouTube link.

Should I mirror a dance tutorial?

Mirror the video when the dancer faces the camera, so the movements look like your reflection and you can follow without swapping left and right in your head. If the dancer has their back to the camera, leave mirroring off.

How slow should I play a dance video?

Start at about 0.5× to 0.75× for new choreography, then work up. Slower speeds help you catch footwork and arm details. Use the speed trainer to raise the speed in small steps as the routine becomes familiar.

How do I practice a full routine?

Save each eight-count as a section, then add them to the queue with a repeat count each. The queue plays every part in order, so you can rehearse the whole routine hands-free and see where you lose the timing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I loop a dance from YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste the Shorts link into RepeatWatch, then loop, slow down and mirror it like any other video. Vertical Shorts play inside the same player.

How do I control the video while I dance?

Set a pause between loops so the video waits for you, and use the keyboard when you're near it: Space plays and pauses, and R jumps back to the start of the loop.

Does mirror mode change the sound?

No. Mirror mode only flips the picture from left to right. The audio stays exactly the same, so the music and counts are unchanged.

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