This move was first seen in the hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play's music video for Gittin Funky in 1988 and was further popularized by their dance scene in the movie House Party. With the right foot of the two partners still up in the kick position, the two hold each other's right hands and then hop around in a circle. The Kid 'n Play, also known as the Funky Charleston since it is a variation of the original 1920's Charleston, is a dance move in which two participants facing each other step forward and back with each person's right foot kicking as they come forward. This move is unlike the 70s Robot in which this is based on the robotic movements of the main character of the 1987 movie RoboCop. The Robocop is a dance move in which the dancer with their feet apart, slams down their fist and elbow to one side then the other in stiff movements. This move was first seen on MTV in 1987 and has been performed many times since then. The dancer places one hand on the back of their neck and waves the other hand right in front of them in while spinning in a circular motion. The Sprinkler is another imitation dance move imitating the motion of a garden sprinkler. This move often seen in many of their on stage performances and music videos such as for the 1987 song Sweet Child O' Mine. This move is famously known to be the signature dance move of lead vocalist Axl Rose of rock band Guns N' Roses as he was usually glued to the mic stand. The Snake is a dance move where the dancer sways their head and shoulders around side to side. It is commonly done as a happy dance or a little celebratory move after a victory. It was derived from the popular children's toy doll at the time called The Cabbage Patch Kids, described how to do the dance in 1987. This move was popularized by the Gucci Crew II after their song The Cabbage Patch. It is a dance move in which the dancer moves their fists held out in front of them horizontally in either a clockwise or counter clockwise circular motion sometimes along with the shoulders or upper torso. The Cabbage Patch, in some ways is similar to a move termed as Churning Butter. Biz Markie himself often performs this move in the beginning of his stages performance with his back towards the audience. This move was created and popularized by Biz Markie after his songs Biz Dance and Return of the Biz Dance described this move starting in 1986. Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” Absolutely love this one! And who better to do the routine than the fabulous Liza Minnelli? 8.The Biz is a dance move in which the dancer hops one foot to the side and swings their arm out to the other side with the opposite arm, along with their hip popped out at the same time. Madonna’s “Vogue” Absolutely LOVED this routine when we were growing up in the 80s – not sure we quite got it right, but we certainly had a go ) Here’s the gal herself: 7. Kylie’s “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” What an outfit! Forget the iconic moves ) Although the choreography is fantastic too! Here’s Arabella Weir showing us how it’s done for Comic Relief: 6. We’ve done it at Popdance – it’s pretty tricky and pretty fast! Have a go at the windmills ) 5. PJ & Duncan or rather Ant & Dec’s “Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble” Absolutely love this routine. Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Come on! We’ve all done it! In front of the mirror – hop to the left, hop to the right twice, hop to the left – and pretend you are lassooing! Go on, we dare you! Here is Psy showing you how to do it! CLICK HERE 5. Christopher Walken started out as a dancer, taking lessons as a child. Fat Boy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” How amazing is this routine? We just had to show the original here. Rumours are that a variety of dancers were used in the making of the video, including a chap! And what a chap, Robert Webb, who put the original to shame for Comic Relief! 3. Irene Cara’s “What A Feeling” Such a fabulous finish to a film! Amazing what you can do with a bucket of water. Michael Jackson’s Thriller Who doesn’t know the classic moves to this amazing track? Have you done the zombie stomp? Check out the “Frozen” version here ) 2. Check out our Top Ten of the Most Iconic Dances of All Time There have certainly been a few but here are our favourites: 1.
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