Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves exposed
What were the best Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves you ask?
Michael Jackson was, and will always remain the King of Pop. He was an icon with a unique style that’s impossible to replicate perfectly. His songs continue to live forever in our memories. From the famous ‘Billie Jean’ to the soulful ‘Will You Be There?’. Jackson’s music is a key part of modern pop culture and has the bar set high.
Jackson was that rare talent – a man famed just as much for his dancing as he was for his vocals and music itself. The dance moves he came up with were so original, so daring, and so amazing that they are totally unforgettable.
“How … What … I can’t even …” gasped crowds when they first saw the moonwalk!
He was the complete artist and showman who could wow crowds of thousands, and who had an aura that many still feel today. He was magnetic, and it seemed that a performer like him should live forever.
If you’re a dancer yourself who is looking to get inspired by MJ, or if you just want to learn more about the moves that mesmerised millions of us? Let’s take a look at Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves.
Crotch Grab
Ah, the notorious crotch grab! This move is quintessentially Michael Jackson. Ask any guy or girl to act like Michael Jackson at a party, and the first thing they’ll usually do is grab their crotch. This move is so iconic that even modern artists in 2017 are still using it in tribute to the King of Pop such, as ‘Christine and the Queens.’
To make this move complete, you MUST follow it with the pelvic thrust.
Anti-Gravity Lean
Another key Michael Jackson signature dance move that is ingrained in pop culture. Everyone knows it and everyone attempts it!
MJ usually performed this move during live renditions of Smooth Criminal, and it always begged the question – How is he doing that??
It’s iconic and supernatural. But does it really mean that Jacko really is a god? Sadly, it doesn’t. For this move, Jackson and his team of backing dancers wore shoes that were designed specially.
That takes a little bit of the magic away, but just forget I told you. Remember – ‘MJ is a god.’
Moonwalk
This is perhaps the most iconic of all Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves.
You can imagine the looks on peoples’ faces when he debuted this one: Shock, bewilderment, and so much excitement.
You can imagine Jackson’s cheeky grin from ear to ear!
For this, Jackson somehow glides backwards as though he was one with the floor. Amazing stuff!
Toe Stand
This one just looks unbelievably painful, but MJ makes it look both graceful, super easy, and also so sexy (the sparkly socks help).
Michael Jackson’s signature dance moves – the ninth unnatural wonder of the world.
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