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[Dance Basics] Simple Choreography for Middle School Students

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You probably have a lot of chances to dance at events like sports festivals and culture festivals.

For people who already do dance as a hobby or take lessons, being good at it might be a given, but beginners often don’t even know the names of the moves.

Here, we introduce easy-to-understand basic steps and choreography for dance beginners.

Once you learn the basic movements, you’ll find that trending dances on social media are easy to do!

Try combining different moves and use them as inspiration for your own original dance!

[Dance Basics] Simple Choreography for Junior High School Students (1–10)

Running Man

A video that lets you learn the Running Man in 4 minutes

Running Man

The Running Man became widely recognized by a broad range of listeners after being featured in “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

Even though the dancer’s position doesn’t actually move, the performance makes it look as if they’re running, and combined with the song’s sense of speed, it left a powerful impression.

To do it: with your feet staggered front and back, simultaneously pull the front foot back while lifting the opposite foot up; then as you move the pulled foot to the back, lower the lifted foot to the floor.

Repeat this alternation to form the Running Man.

It’s a recommended dance skill for genres like hip-hop and shuffle dance, where groove and dynamism are essential.

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Biz Markie

[Step With a Punch!?] A Complete Guide to Biz Markie’s Method and Tips!

Biz Markie

Biz Markie is a move often used in basic hip-hop rhythms.

It’s easy for beginners to pick up, so it’s recommended for anyone struggling to choreograph their own dance.

The Biz Markie is completed by combining two elements.

First, focus on the torso and hips: tilt your upper body forward while your hips go back, then shift your upper body back while tilting your hips forward.

Second, the arm action is key: from chest level, punch straight out to both sides, then keep your elbows tucked in and punch to one side, repeating the motion.

It’s a step that synchronizes your body rhythm with your arm movement.

It’s especially recommended if you’re trying 90s-late hip-hop styles or rap-influenced tracks.

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cloisonné

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The cross turn is a move where you cross your legs and rotate once from that position.

Compared to other turns, it has a much lower risk of falling, which is a major characteristic, and it’s often used in basic practice to help you get the feel for turning.

It’s a simple movement: lightly jump while crossing your legs, spread your arms wide, and complete a single rotation as you release the crossed legs.

Because of this simplicity, it’s easy to grasp how to position your center of gravity and how your feet should move during the rotation.

Since it uses both arms and both legs, it’s difficult to perform simultaneously with other tricks, but it works well as a way to transition between sequences.

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Shuffle

Sharp and slick! Super easy way to do the “Shuffle” [House Dance]

Shuffle

If you want to step up from beginner to intermediate, this shuffle is recommended.

Since this step often puts your weight on one foot, it requires a certain level of strength and explosiveness.

As with other steps, it becomes easier to dance if you focus on lifting your center of gravity.

Since TikTok and Instagram became popular, shuffle dance has gone mainstream, so many of you have probably seen it before.

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Two-step

Entry Basics: “Two-Step Course” — So you’re a friend interested in breakdancing! — [Breaking Beginner]

Two-step

The two-step is a basic move in hip-hop and breakdancing.

In breaking, many dancers use the two-step as a kind of lead-in before entering power moves.

Like the Box or the Brooklyn, it’s a relatively easy dance to perform.

Because the movements are large, it can be quite tiring, but the step itself is on the easier side in terms of difficulty.

If you’re a beginner, why not try it as practice for keeping rhythm?

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