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Transcript Love on top. Part three. Here we go. So, we start off. We go, one, two, three, four. So, I’m going, with my hips, they go to the right. And I take my arms. They come up on one and they come down because she says, “Fighting through my tears, fighting through my tears.” …
Transcript So we just ended on sitting on the right hip with the shoulder on five, six, seven, eight. Now you’re going to bring your feet together and bring your arms up and cross them in front of you. And one, you’re going to slide to the right, bring your feet together and slide to …
Transcript So, get it on seven, eight. And we go one, two, three, four. So, my arms come over my head, and you point on one, two. At the same time, the hips are going one, two, to the right and the right. Again, we did five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four. We …
Transcript In this video there are three young beautiful girls are dancing in the street in front of the Railway Track. In that three girls one black woman practicing and explaining the steps to other two girls and dancing. The three girls are using their legs, hands and hip and dancing very beautifully. When they …
Transcript All right, so we just ended, five six seven, now you’re gonna look to your left, bend that left wrist, and we’re going to step forward with your left, towards the left. And one two three for five six, turn, seven eight. Let’s try that one more time, five six seven eight, swoop one …
Transcript We landed here on 8. We go take your right foot in 1 and 2, 3 and you take 4 times out and you just kinda slide back. If you ended on and eight. And you go 1 and 2 3. You slide back on 2 3. Again, we’re here on 8 and you …
Transcript Hi you want to stud of with your right hand on your hip, left hand is up bent up the rest staring up with your feet about parallel you can lean to the right and one two three four five six seven eight, one two three four five six seven eight. So now as …
Transcript Part six. Here we go. So we start on one and two. And you can point in any direction that you want. She goes one and two. Any direction that you want to point? And you hold the three. Clap on four. Again, we did one and two. At the circle of my hand. …
Transcript This is Love on Top, part 7. We ended here. And we go, 1. So I just jump, feet together to my left. Here on 5, hold 6, hold 7, hold 8. We go 1, and 2, and 3. Again, so here on hold 5, hold, 6, hold 7, hold 8, I jump 1, …
Transcript Alright, so now we just ended at 8, so next we’re gonna do one, two, three, four. So you’re pretty much bending your right leg and popping your hip. So, one, two, three, four. Now you’re gonna pick it up a little bit, five, six, seven, eight. One more time. We just ended, eight. …
Transcript All right, so we just landed seven and eight. Now you’re going to take your right leg out to the right. One, two, three, left hand comes up, and you go down on four. Let’s try this once again. You just ended seven, eight, one, two, three, and you bring your left leg out. …
Instructions Step 1: Step back, clap Take four steps back, beginning with your right foot, while keeping your hands moving like you do when you walk. Clap your hands as you tap your left foot on the floor on your fourth step. TIP: Make sure you have a clear space around you. Step 2: Step …
Instructions Step 1: Pump up the tunes Turn on music with a driving 4-beat pattern at a tempo of about 88 beats per minute. Feel the beats pulse through you as you prepare to dougie. Step 2: Assume the position Relax your body. Shift your weight to the balls of your feet, bend your knees …
Instructions Step 1: Place feet apart Place your feet a few inches apart and facing forward. Step 2: Turn right foot outward Turn your right foot until the toes point outward and your heel is perpendicular to your left foot. Step 3: Lift right heel Lift your right heel and place your weight on the …
Instructions Step 1: Warm up, stretch Warm up and stretch thoroughly to avoid pulled muscles or other injuries. Step 2: Squat, begin form Squat on the mat, balancing on the balls of your feet. Place your right hand on the ground in the center of your body with your elbow bent in firmly to your …
Instructions Step 1: Get a name Adopt a campy stage name. Some performers create a name that’s a twist on a famous person; others use one that’s a play on words. Some just pick a name that sounds sexy. Step 2: Pick a song Pick a song specifically made for stripping along to. Or just …
Instructions Step 1: Raise right knee Raise your right knee up toward the ceiling as you lean your shoulders forward. Step 2: Push your right heel Lift your left heel up as you proceed to push your right heel back until your leg is straight out behind you. End with your right foot planted behind …
Instructions Step 1: Have a friend hold the stick waist-high Have a friend hold the stick so that one end is at their waist and the other sticks out. Another friend can hold the other end to make it more stable. Play music. Step 2: Bend your knees, lean backwards, move toward the stick Stand …
Instructions Step 1: Bend your knees Put on some skinny jeans and bend your knees slightly with one foot a little bit ahead of the other. Step 2: Move your knees back and forth Start moving your knees in toward each other and back, opening and closing your legs at the knees. Step 3: Add …
Instructions Step 1: Wear the right shirts Wear shirts that stand out, such as a polo or logo t-shirt. Layer it with a long-sleeved shirt or a hoodie. Step 2: Wear the right pants Wear pants that are faded or distressed, or wear a nylon track suit. TIP: Don’t wear pants that are so large …
Instructions Step 1: Play music Play lively dance music to get in the mood for Hammer dancing. TIP: To feel the spirit of the dance, put on baggy, genie-like pants, also known as Hammer pants. Step 2: Keep legs wide Take a wide stance and wait for a good place in the music to start …
Instructions Step 1: Write a resume Put together a professional resume. Include your name and contact information, and for your accompanying head shot, wear a dance outfit appropriate to the part you are auditioning for. TIP: Stick with the black leotard in most cases and avoid any over-the-top outfits. Enhance your face with makeup, but …
Instructions Step 1: Research J-Setting Research the dance style called J-Setting. Beyonce incorporates a lot of its dance-team style moves in her routines. Step 2: Practice your high kicks Practice high kicks until you can do them smoothly – and in stiletto heels. Step 3: Swing your hips Shake your hips fast and furiously, as …
Instructions Step 1: Learn it all Learn as many dance styles as possible; you never know what’s going to be thrown at you. Judges particularly like to see ballet skills in dancers, even if that’s not their specialty. TIP: Mix it up. Find a way to fuse classical dance with street moves, and you’ll stand …
Instructions Step 1: Stand facing your mirror with your feet about four inches apart. Bend your knees and put your hands on your hips. TIP: Dance on a comfortable surface; the hula is always done barefoot. Step 2: Use this four-beat pattern for your feet. First, step eight inches to the right with your right …
Instructions Step 1: Listen Listen to the music and make sure you can make out the beat. Step 2: Position body Start with your feet parallel and one foot apart. Your spine should be straight, your abdominal muscles slightly flexed, your knees unlocked, your shoulders gently pulled back, and your chin raised a bit above …
Instructions Step 1: Find a partner Find a partner you can practice with. If you can’t find someone you’re sexually attracted to, just grab anyone. Step 2: Loosen up To learn to dirty dance you’ll need to loosen up. Wiggle around a bit. Get those limbs loose and limber. TIP: Commit to looking silly. Remember, …
Instructions Step 1: Choose an outfit Choose an outfit. It can be anything from a conservative business suit to a sexy French maid costume — the important thing is that each article can be removed with a minimum of fuss. TIP: Make sure that no item is tight enough to create bulges or leave marks …
Instructions Step 1: Find a slippery floor Find a floor that’s good for sliding, like hardwood or smooth tile. TIP: It’s easier to learn the movements if you start out in socks. Step 2: Line up your feet Stand with your feet together. Then move your right foot slightly ahead of your left while keeping …
Instructions Step 1: Find a pole Find a pole. Many gyms these days offer pole dancing classes and facilities. If you buy your own, be sure to install it correctly. TIP: For safety’s sake, make sure that your pole is intended to be used for pole dancing and that it’s securely and correctly installed. Step …
Instructions Step 1: Practice Seal yourself up in a room, crank up the music, and dance. Don’t worry about technique or style — just get comfortable with moving your body to the music. Watch yourself in a mirror and see what looks good and what doesn’t. Step 2: Start with the basics If nothing looks …
