Listen to the music and clap your hands, once you think you have the beat. Focus on the clapping for a while and then start to move your shoulders and upper body with the rhythm. Familiarize yourself with the way the music is constructed, and moving to it will come easier. Hint: the music is counted in six beats instead of the typical eight you may be used to with other forms of dance.
Stand as tall as possible. Press the chest forward but do not make your back sway. Support the torso by keeping your abs tight and engaged the entire time you are dancing.
Tap your foot along to the beat. Tap out the rhythm with one foot then add the other on an odd beat.
Add a sweeping circular movement. Keep the rhythm with your feet only, so you can be sure to get it right. Do a three hundred and sixty degree turn. Be sure to "spot" as you turn. In order to spot, keep your eyes focused on something. Begin to turn your body, but keep your head still and eyes focused. Once you cannot turn your body any further, whip your head back and look directly where you started. The key to move your head as fast as possible . This prevent you from getting dizzy.
Practice spotting in the mirror in your bathroom or bedroom. Be sure you have enough room to move your body all the way around in the space without falling into something that could hurt you. Start off slow until you get the hang of this technique.
Add some castanets in order to make the rhythm of your hands more pronounced. Once you have the feel for the beat you can experiment with your castanets and co-create with the music, by adding your own personal sound along with it. Women can use fans to make the sweeping movement, big, flirty and more pronounced. Some women use shawls in a similar way.
Use whatever props feel most comfortable for you. You do not have to use any props until you become more comfortable with the basics.