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It’s the most iconic ‘80s dance, but you need lots of room. If you are not coordinated, a big time fall is in your immediate future. It involves grabbing your neck with your left hand, and your leg with your right hand and hopping in the same spot to mimic a lawn sprinkler. You need a particular set of aerobic skills to do this one. Try breaking this out at a holiday party and you’re likely to find yourself on the naughty list. This was a booze-filled blast to do in the ‘90s. Palms up, hands on the back of your neck, hips continually shaking and. Start with your right hand out, then your left hand.

It’s unlikely that you’re going to hear someone yelling, ‘It’s Hammer time!’ but just in case they do, wiggle your body like wet spaghetti, and shuffle your feet from side to side. Watch that you don’t hit the guy next to you or there could be trouble. Popularized by Janet Jackson, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer, this dance involves you standing in the same spot, shuffling your legs like a runner and moving your arms in a modified push up. If you have teenage kids, don’t try these within their line of sight unless you want to find yourself committed into an old-age home 20 years early.īoogie down memory lane, and let us know what your favourite retro dance was in the comments. And while I’m not hoping that any of these dances come back soon, here’s a primer if you’re in da club, surrounded by hipshakers breaking out moves from yesteryear. We’re now in an era where everything old is new again. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
