How to Moonwalk Like Michael Jackson

The moonwalk is legendary all over the world. First made popular by Michael Jackson in the early 1980s, it's part walking backward and part shuffle. But when you and your friends try it, it will be all fun! It's easy to moonwalk as long as you remember a few key tips. Watch this eHow video tutorial on Moonwalk Dance Step Basics.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Put on the old moon boots. This is what the footwear required to moonwalk is called, but truthfully you do not need a pair of early 1980s retro Michael Jackson moon boots. Just find a pair of shoes with smooth soles (not hiking boots) like Converse high-tops or dress shoes, or maybe even Keds. If all else fails, just wear socks.

2. Find a flat, smooth surface that won't provide an immense amount of friction. Wood floors are ideal, while concrete or rubber surfaces will hinder you. Carpet, depending on the length (the shorter the better) can be effective.

3. Lift your left leg into the "l" position, so that the toe of your left leg is pointed to the floor. You are ready to moonwalk like Michael Jackson.

4. Place your right foot about 12 inches in front of the left.

5. Slide your right heel back so that it is even with your left foot.

6. Snap the left heel down and raise the right heel simultaneously so the right heel assumes the "l" position. You have now completed the first step of the moonwalking dance!

7. Repeat! Keep repeating the movement, alternating feet to execute the dance of the last century, the moonwalk.

Tips & Warnings

• Extend your neck ahead of the rest of your body so that it appears as if your head has been left behind. This give the appearance of defying gravity. Snap your head back, and then forward with each step.
• Alternate arm movements. This will enhance the dance. With each step "pull" the opposite arm back toward the body. In combination with your head and feet movements you will appear as the perfect moonwalker!

Resources

• Watch Moonwalk Dance Step Basics

[ala003]

on 7/4/2009 I absolutely love dancing and Michael Jackson is awesome!!

[devinewisdom]

on 7/1/2009 very timely article. i wish i can dance too. thanks for the tips. 5*s!

[Haoie]

on 7/1/2009 Very timely.

[biggsnoopdogg]

on 6/29/2009 the real moonwalk requires alot of force to be placed on step5's left leg slide. thats the hard work right there, cause you're basicly using the left leg in step5 to project your entire body backwards while staying on the tip of your toes.

then get on your right toe and force your body backwards with that.

Note: alot of times when i mess up or i get tired my active leg will kick out forwardly like a karate front snap kick.

but if u really want to do a REAL moonwalk that look right then add my adjustment if ucan understand em.

PEace much love
i owed all his cd's since Jackson5

Off the Wall 79'
Thriller 83'
Bad 87'
Dangerous 90'
History 94'
Blood on the dance floor - I dont have....
Invincible 03 i got that

i got 2 dvds, and a dangerous video dvd.

[oimdiane]

on 6/26/2009 Great tribute!