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How To: Do the moonwalk two different ways

Do the moonwalk. Learn two styles that are definitely different.

News: Dance with inmates and zombies to Thriller

Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller is experiencing a revival. In the Phillipines, prisoners are undergoing rehabilitation through extensively choreographed dance. This video shows hundreds of orange suited inmates dancing in unison to Thriller. Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller is experiencing a revival. In the Phillipines, prisoners are undergoing rehabilitation through extensively choreographed dance. This video shows hundreds of orange suited inmates dancing in unison to Thriller.

How To: Do a figure 8 with glowsticks

The basic idea of the figure 8 is to manipulate the glowsticks in a way that creates a trail of light resembling the number "8." One glowstick is drawing the outline of an "8" while the other glowstick follows in its path. One way of doing this is using your arms. This video demonstrates how to draw an 8 using mainly arm movements (as opposed to wrist movements.)

How To: Do the pacman wave

This is a step by step guide to learning the dance move of the Pacman wave. Learning the dance move did not come easy but understanding the simple steps involved will make learning easy. You start with your left or right hand and as your hand moves away from the body your hand is making the snake move as it moves along. The other hand should be making the inward motion toward the body. The inward motion of the hand wiggles just the tail end of a snake. The dancer can improve the presentation ...

How To: Moonwalk

The moonwalk has been written in history and will go down as one of the most well-known dance crazes next to the Macarena and the jitterbug. In order to moonwalk like Michael Jackson, it's important to focus on the pivot and push of the feet and legs while sliding. Make your moonwalk smooth with the tips and tricks given in this free dance lesson.

How To: Use musicality theory to improve your club dancing skills

While some clubs have separate rooms that maintain themselves as only hip hop and r&b, or only pop music and rock, often, no matter where you're dancing, the DJ will switch up a track out of the blue that's totally not in line with the Eminem song you were dancing to before.

How To: Pop and Lock 80s style

We recently discovered a few vintage videos of Dancin' Kim and her Totally Rad '80s Dances. Check it out! In this video, Dancin' Kim shows us the hippest new dance craze, Poppin' and Lockin'! Pop and Lock 80s style.

How To: Freehand glowstick and color switch with four sticks

Don't go to that rave tonight without the proper knowledge of glowsticking. Learn the basics right here from TheNeonColorSwitch. This two-part tutorial will show you how to freehand glowstick and color switch with four sticks.

How To: Do the dance from the music video for "Boom Boom Meccha Maccho" by Gyaruru

Most Westerners who are familiar with J-Pop have strong feelings about it one way or the other. If you're one of it's many obsessed fans, watch this video to learn how to do the dance from the music video for "Boom Boom Meccha Maccho" by Japanese girl group Gyaruru.

How To: Zumba to Bellini's Samba De Janeiro

Come join me on a journey to the electrifying country of Brazil for Samba!!!!!!!

How To: Form a spiral with glowsticks

Spiral is a move that looks like the glowsticks spiral inward, then spiral back out. Spirals are basically wraps done around your hands. Learn how to form a spiral with this glowstick tutorial.

How To: Put together an awesome glee club performance

Love Glee? Always wanted to put on your own Glee-style performance? This easy to follow video, with a hint of some good comedy, will get you and your rag tag group of friends, ready to go for your very own Glee Club show! Don't forget to stretch!

How To: Dance the puppet master with Elijah Wood

Dance with Frodo, I mean Elijah Wood. Raise your knee, raise your foot, raise your other foot, do the puppet master!! This is a great dance for kids! Dance the puppet master with Elijah Wood.

How To: Zumba to Beyonce's Baby Boy Ft. Sean Paul (Reggae)

Zumba with me to Beyonce's Baby Boy, featuring Sean Paul.

News: Perform an awesome white boy Body Wave

Think white kids can't dance? Meet Jeff. This 17 year old from New Jersey can move.

How To: Do the Hey Moshi dance

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the Hey Moshi dance. For the first movement, place both hands up to the mouth while popping in the right knee. Then bring the right arm straight up down the middle while popping in the left leg. Now switch to the opposite side by bringing the left arms straight up down the middle while popping in the right leg. Then bring the right arm out while popping the left shoulder. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy dancing and would like to ...

How To: Dance to Jessica Jarrell's "Almost Love"

Young pop star Jessica Jarrell is as cute as can be. With tight, curly hair and a funky, hipster sense of style, she's that popular girl at school you love to hate because she's so damn nice.

How To: dance with Napoleon Dynamite

Ok. This is an experiment in excellence. Never before have I recommended a non-embedded video. Until now.

How To: Dance the Melbourne Shuffle into a Kick + Spin move

Watch this tutorial to learn how to do the kick and spin move. Start with the Melbourne Shuffle and then go into the kick and spin. Keep practicing.

How To: Do a the dance to "Hick Chick" by Cowboy Troy with MTV

"Hey all you hick chicks, dixie divas and you southern bells," you can learn the dance to Hick Chicks with this great how to video. In this tutorial from MTV, professional dancer Stacey Flood teaches you how to do the dance combo from the music video for the rap/rock "Hick Chicks" by Cowboy Troy. So if you "you're a straight up countrified female", check out this video and soon you can be dancing the "Hick Chick" dance. Do a the dance to "Hick Chick" by Cowboy Troy with MTV.

How To: Do the c-walk dance

Here are a few moves that may help you dance the C-walk dance.

How To: Do the choreography for Ke$ha's "Take It Off"

In this video, we learn how to do the choreography for Ke$ha's "Take it off". Start off on the ground doing a count of eight while moving your hands up your body, then pop up and move back down. After this, you want to twist your head around and then move to the side while walking and placing your hands over your face. Make sure to count in steps of eight, then walk back while shaking your body and clap with your wrists. After this, move your arms to the music and act like you are in a car wh...

How To: Learn choreography for Thinking 'Bout Somethin' dance

Learn the official new Hanson hit Thinking 'Bout Somethin' dance from the video choreographer Heather Hall, and then take it to the streets. Film your video, and let us see your moves! Shout it Out!

How To: Moonwalk better

Check out this dance video that demonstrates how to moonwalk. Learn this classic move made famous by Michael Jackson and practice your moonwalking skills with this video. The first step is the flat foot sliding back, and the foot on tippie toes slowly lowers and flattens. The second step is simply raising the foot that slid back on the tips of its toes. Soon you'll be moonwalking like a pro. Practice, practice, practice!

How To: Zumba to Alexandra Stan's Mr. Saxobeat (Eurodance)

Put your dancing shoes on and Zumba with me to a Euro dance track.

How To: Dance The New Yorker

DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt get disco dance lessons from Ming. Learn how to do The New Yorker.

How To: Throw an impromptu dance party

Bring the party with you! Have you ever wanted to know how to stage a flash rave or impromptu dance party? Get together a group of your friends, bring some techno music, find a welcoming space, and have your own flash event!

How To: Do the Marswalk Dance Move!

Just click on the video to learn my original dance move...Marswalk! :)

How To: Dance the L.A. Lock

DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt get disco dance lessons from Ming. Learn how to do the L.A Lock.

How To: Tie glowsticks together

Get your rave on! These instructions will demonstrate how to properly tie glowsticks together. Tie glowsticks together.

How To: Do a Disturbia vampire dance move

Watch this video to learn how to do a Disturbia vampire dance move. Start with a slide to the right with your arms going out to the side. Your left leg goes behind while your arms come down to your side. Your right arm will come up and swing to the left as you pop to your toes. Next ball your hands into fists and squat into what looks like a running pose. As you rise up bring your hands up to the heavens with open palms. Your legs move in a motion that looks as if you are climbing a ladder. T...

How To: Do a stomach trace with glowsticks

By definition, tracing is outlining parts of the body (arms, head, legs, etc.) with glowsticks. This is the most expressive and visually appealing aspect of glowsticking. Traces can be done all over the body, in both symmetrical and asymmetrical forms.

How To: Do the Not Myself Tonight dance choreography

If you've ever watched or listened to music from Christina Aguilera, you know for one she can sing and two she can definitely dance. So many of her music videos have featured great dance moves from the lively young performer. So it's no surprise that her new single Not Myself Tonight, would feature a set of dance moves. This tutorial takes you through the steps and shows you what you need to do in order to bust a move. So good luck, be careful, and enjoy!