Dance Steps to Le Freak

In 1978, a disco band named Chic released their third single called, "Le Freak." Chic's song became a hit, landing at number one on the record charts soon after its debut. It remained in the coveted number one position for a then record of 7 weeks. Le Freak was one of the theme songs of the disco era. Disco dancers soon developed choreography for the song, and the Le Freak dance spread through discos all over the world.

The Dance--Part 1

Le Freak is a dance broken down into a series of steps. Turn on the music and begin by standing up straight with your feet together. This is first series of steps. Take a step back starting with your left foot, and then bring your right foot beside it. Step forward leading with your right foot and bring your left foot beside it. Take a step back with your right foot; bring your left beside it. Then take a step back starting with your left foot, bringing your right beside.

The Dance--Part 2

The next series of steps is similar. Step back on your right foot, bringing your left foot beside it. Step forward on your left and bring your right foot beside. Then on your right foot make a ½ turn. Then take a step back leading with your left foot. Bring your feet together and then step back using your right foot.

The Dance--Part 3

The third part of the series starts by stepping back on your right foot and bringing your feet together. With your left foot, then kick forward. Take a step back on your left foot and bring your feet together. Then step forward with your right foot, then your left. Now, step back on your right foot, feet together. Then step forward with your left foot and kick your right foot forward. Step back again on the right, with your feet together. Step forward with your left foot, then your right.

The Dance--Part 4

For the last part of this series of dance steps, you'll do what's commonly known as the Grapevine. Take a left step with your left foot, then a right step with your right foot. Take a step to the right by crossing your left foot behind your right. Step to the right side and then cross your right foot behind your left. Finally take a step to the right, then a slide step to the left finishing it with a clap. Step to the left, take a slide step to the right finishing it with a clap. Begin the dance again for the remainder of the song.

References

• Johnny Montana
• We Got Disco
• Ar Jazz Dance