How to Dance Like Napoleon Dynamite
The movie "Napoleon Dynamite" has spawned a number of pop culture references embraced by an entire generation. The proliferation of Vote Pedro t-shirts in retail outlets was only matched by the buzz surrounding the main character's amusing dance at the end of the movie. You can learn to dance like Napoleon Dynamite in a few simple steps.
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Instructions
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Download the music used by Napoleon Dynamite during the final dance scene in the movie. The song playing while Napoleon is dancing during the talent contest is "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai. Online music stores like Rhapsody provide free plays of the song using their media player or you can download it for a small fee (see Resources below).
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Nod your head and sway from side to side at the beginning of your Napoleon Dynamite dance. This step helps you build momentum while waiting for lyrics to kick off the dance.
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Rotate along a triangular route once by shuffling your feet from point to point. Make sure you face away from your audience in order to effectively execute the next step.
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Shuffle your feet in place as you bring your hands from your sides above your head. Shake your hands as they ascend as high as possible and spread your arms out by your side.
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Pretend to pull your body around the stage by grabbing onto an imaginary bar. Make a grasping motion with your hands, pull your body closer to the fictional object. You should repeat this step several times.
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Hug your waist by crossing your left arm over your right and grabbing your sides. Bring your hands up your side and release the grip after a few seconds.
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Begin to perform an interpretive dance for a few seconds as an interlude between the beginning and end of the dance. Focus your dance on active hands and upper body movement to the beat of "Canned Heat."
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Perform your best imitation of the moon walk before you begin your finale. After the last moon walk step, make a wind mill motion with your hands and perform a front roll to face the audience.
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Tips & Warnings
Watch the movie several times before you begin to practice dancing like Napoleon Dynamite. The Napoleon Dynamite dance involves a variety of improvised movements, so you need to memorize the steps before proceeding. The action in the movie builds up to the final dance scene, and it is important to put your practice into context.
