Moonwalk
Moonwalk - The dance form that Michael Jackson popularized
Would you like to know how to do the Moonwalk, Michael Jackson's signature dance move?
Michael Jackson is one of the greatest dancers of all time, both in creativity and performance. His moves have mesmerized audiences around the globe, as well as inspired a generation of dancers.
The Moonwalk set Michael apart and clearly in a league of his own in the realm of superstardom. Michael did not invent the move, but perfected it and made it his own. The Moonwalk was first shown to the world at the Motown 25th Anniversary in a performance of "Billie Jean", and has since become his signature move. The purpose of the moonwalk is to give the illusion that the dance is walking forward while mysteriously moving backward.
Although when most people think of the moonwalk they think of Michael Jackson, this dance form was first popularized by the late James Brown. Funnily, both of them do something called back-sliding, which is not really moonwalking. The actual Moonwalk as it is known in dance is a four corner illusion dance, which makes it seem as if the dance is sliding around in a square shape on the floor.
The Moonwalk is a graceful blend of floating, gliding and sliding. Michael Jackson did not invent the mechanics of this dance, but he came up with the name “moonwalk” and has made it easily one of the most recognized dance moves in history.
Do you want to have a go at this dance form?
A few simple steps will help you:
1. Feet together.
2. Right heel, put your weight on your right toe, make sure your right knee is bent.
3. Left foot back (keep it flat) and keep your left leg very straight
4. Left foot is all the way back. Do the following all at once: put the right heel down by straightening the right leg. Put the left heel up by bending the left knee and shift your weight to the left toe.
5. Right foot back. Make sure it stays flat until it is all the way back.
6. Also, make sure that your left knee stays bent and your left heel stays up until the right foot is all the way back.
