Perfect for dance! Simple and cool finishing poses
In dance, you can’t do without those crisp, striking poses where you freeze perfectly to mark scene changes and transitions.
Unlike magazine models who are there to showcase products, the key is to present yourself clearly as the star.
This time, we’ll introduce decisive poses that are perfect for those dance situations.
From poses that make one member stand out to unified group poses that create cohesion, try using them while paying attention to timing and combinations of shapes.
Of course, they’re great to incorporate into dance, but they’re also recommended for photo shoots when you’re unsure how to pose—use them to create a sense of dynamism.
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Perfect for dance! Simple and cool finishing poses (1–10)
standing at attention
A simple pose of just standing with beautiful posture—even though nothing is happening, you can still feel the power.
Michael Jackson is famous for the performance where he stands upright and holds still for a while; he captivated audiences with that stance alone.
It’s important to convey strength throughout the body through the way you stand, paying close attention to details like how the feet are positioned, the placement of the arms, and the direction of the face.
Because the pose is so simple it hardly even looks like a pose, it might also be important to be mindful of how long you hold that posture.
cutesy act; playing up a fake-cute persona (burikko)
It’s a simple pose that highlights cuteness.
It’s important to incorporate it with an eye on balance with the choreography before and after.
Bring your clasped hands under your chin, and be mindful of expressions and stance that further accentuate it.
Combining it with unstable shapes like a forward-leaning posture can add a pop feel, which I also recommend.
Repeating this pose multiple times should effectively showcase both cuteness and a touch of calculated charm.
model standing
How about incorporating poses that show off your whole body beautifully—like a model preparing for a photoshoot—into your dance? The key is foot placement and the angle of your hips, creating a posture that makes your legs look longer while keeping your whole body supple.
Shift your weight onto one leg and bring the other leg forward to elongate the legs.
Keep your back straight, but think of slightly arching your hips.
Also be mindful of a confident expression that highlights your beauty; it will make the look feel even more authentic.
Perfect for dancing! Simple and cool signature poses (11–20)
Superhero landing
This pose is inspired by the hero entrance scenes in action movies, where they jump down from a height and land.
It’s a simple shape: one knee up, back slightly rounded, and the gaze directed downward.
If you round your back too much, it can look like you’re crouching, so let’s aim for an angle that looks cooler.
Since it’s used in landing scenes, it’s recommended as a finishing pose right after a jump in choreography.
Pay attention to the tilt of the head and the shape of the hands as well, and refine it into a pose that’s uniquely yours.
Wild Hawk Pose
This pose is modeled after a hawk powerfully threatening its target.
Raise both arms upward and lift one bent leg to make your body look larger and more imposing.
Since the reference is a bird with its wings spread, the shape of the arms is most important—focus on making them look big.
The only fixed element for the legs is lifting one leg, so experiment with body angle and foot direction to create your own version of the pose.
While considering how it connects to the moves before and after, aim for a cool shape that lets you snap your body into a clean, firm stop.
Freeze
It’s a technique strongly associated with breakdancing, where you stop your body in the shape of the preceding choreography.
Since it involves halting the rotational momentum on your body or locking yourself into a strenuous pose, it’s important to engage your whole body with firm strength.
Because the key is to freeze precisely at the end of the prior movement, I think it’s also easy to use in genres other than breakdance.
By creating a brief pause within the flow of a dance sequence, it also builds anticipation for what kind of movement will come next.
clap
It’s one of the basic moves in locking, where you stop your motion in a clap-like position, also known as “giving five.” One arm is extended while the other is pulled in toward your body, creating the image of clapping at a distance from your torso.
The shape of your hands right after the clap is important too: by bending both hands inward, you convey the momentum of the sound you just made.
It’s not just about the arms—your whole-body posture matters.
By engaging your body firmly, you make the pose look more powerful.