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Is moonwalk easy to learn?

Is moonwalk easy to learn?

Though you can moonwalk in anything, even hiking boots, you should have as little traction as possible as a beginner. Wearing socks will make it much easier for you to practice your moves and to glide across the floor. When you become a pro, you can even master this move with sneakers!

Why is moonwalking so hard?

Like most things that look effortless, the moonwalk is tough to master. Keeping your leg straight and your foot flat while dragging it requires a lot of balance and precision. The timing of lowering one heel while dragging the opposite foot must also be exact.

What’s the best way to do a moonwalk?

A good rule of thumb is to have them about 3–6 inches (8–20 cm) (the width of one of your feet) apart. As you get more comfortable with this move, you can do the moonwalk with your legs closer together. You can lift your arms a bit if that helps you keep your balance as you move backward. Slide your left heel back and “into” the floor.

Who was the first person to do the moonwalk?

When Michael Jackson debuted his famous “moonwalk” in 1983, the world was amazed. Although he was actually not the first person to perform this move, it is forever one of his signature moves.

How big should your legs be to do a moonwalk?

You can do this by increasing the width between your legs and feet until you feel stable. A good rule of thumb is to have them about 3–6 inches (8–20 cm) (the width of one of your feet) apart. As you get more comfortable with this move, you can do the moonwalk with your legs closer together.

Is it possible to moonwalk in hiking boots?

Though you can moonwalk in anything, even hiking boots, you should have as little traction as possible as a beginner. Wearing socks will make it much easier for you to practice your moves and to glide across the floor. When you become a pro, you can even master this move with sneakers! That may seem impossible at first.

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Ruth Doyle