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| Michael Jackson
is one of the greatest dancers of all time, both in creativity and
performance. His moves have mesmiorised audiences around the globe, as well as inspired a generation of dancers. On the right is a little outtake from the music video "Scream". |
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Moonwalk |
The Moonwalk was a factor in what set Michael apart
and clearly in a league of his own in the realm of superstardom. First shown to the world at the Motown 25th Annviverary in a performance
of "Billie Jean". Although to the viewing world the performance
fantastic, Michael himself was not happy with it, being the perfectionist
he is. Nevertheless the performance at Motown 25, especially the
performance of "Billie Jean" which featured the Moonwalk, will always
be remembered as a magic moment in the history of music entertainment. |
Learn to Moonwalk The
moonwalk is a kind of an illusion and takes alot of practice. Below
are the best Moonwalk instructions I could find so why not have some
fun and give it a try . Step 1. Find a pair of low grip shoes you could try to
do it in your socks to start off with. Step 2. Make sure that the ground you use to practise to
moonwalk on is also not too grippy, try and find a polished floor. Step 3. Stand with both feet close to each other, left
foot slightly ahead of the right (toes of right should be in line
with half the left foot) Step 4. Now raise the heel of the right foot so that you
are standing on the front of the right foot as if you are taking
a step. The left foot must stay where it is (take care not to move
it). Step 5. As you lower the heel of the right foot, lean all
your weight on the right foot, and drag back the left foot to so
that its toes are in line with the heel of the right foot. The left
foot's heel must be slightly off the ground at this stage. As you
drag back, do not push down on the left foot at all or it will not
glide. Make sure as you lower the heel of the right foot (slowly)
the left moves at an equal speed. This will need lots of practice
to master the right speed. Step 6. Keep practicing up to the above steps until
you can make the movement subconsciously without any difficulty. Step 7. Once you have mastered that, "kick" outwards with
the left foot, but although not quite touching the ground, make
it look as if it is touching. Move it out a foot-size's worth away
from the toes of the right. No part of the left foot should be raised
higher than another. Step 8. After you make your left foot move so it is at
the starting position, lift up the heel once more of the right foot.
Make sure the left leg is bent at the knee. Now repeat step 5. Keep
practicing until you have the whole thing figured out, and it has
been verified by others, and you feel quite comfortable with it.
You should eventually get that gravity-defying effect and you'll
MoonWalk like the pro. Step 9. Once you've figured it out for the right leg bending,
switch legs, and try the same with the other foot. Lift heel of
left, lower left as you glide right back. Left still on the ground,
throw out right foot, lift up heel of left foot, and once again
drag right foot back as left heel is lowered. As with any dance move it takes practice, practice practise. Michael is kmown to have alot of natural talent as a dancer. However he also has the total dedication to put in hours and hours of practice. |
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First
Moonwalk - Mowtown 25th Anniversary Now
watch the whole Billie
Jean performance and find out a little more about that day.
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Watch and learn more Michael Jackson Dance
Moves
The
Smooth Criminal Lean More special effect than a dance move.
Jacksons
Dancing Machine Robot While in the Jackson 5 Michael introduced these
amazing robotic dance moves.
Michael
Jackson Dancing A 4 minute compliation video of Michael dancing through
the years. Simply amazing.
| Recommended
Dance Site - Free Online Streaming Step By Step Lessons Moves N Grooves . Learn how to moonwalk, side glide, shimmy and many more. Easy to follow , step by step online video streaming instructions by a qualified dance instructor. Truly awesome site. |