Lean forward:
Lean forward at a 45-degree angle. Signature moves. During Michael Jackson’s [1] concerts, Michael Jackson often shows off his exclusive signature moves, among which One is like magic: leaning forward until it forms a forty-five-degree angle with the ground without falling to the ground, and then slowly retracting the body back to vertical.
This is the so-called "anti-gravity forward lean". The whole set of movements seems to ignore the existence of gravity, which makes everyone who has seen it applaud and marvel.
Michael Jackson released the musical film "Moonwalk" in 1988. The film is 93 minutes long and consists of a series of MV short films. In the video, Jackson dances in a 1930s-style nightclub and performs a "gravity-defying lean."
At first, Jackson used a safety belt around his waist to complete this classic forward 45-degree plus rotation action, but this method was not practical for use in concerts.
Jackson and his two costume designers (Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins) took a different approach and worked on the dance boots and stage floor. They even applied for a patent with the U.S. Patent Office for this solution.
During the anti-gravity forward movement song performance, Jackson and his backup dancers will walk to a certain place on the stage at the same time. The lights are dimmed and no one is visible. At this time, the dancer playing the devil performs, and the camera switches to him, followed by a beam of bright light. He has to perform for a few seconds. The purpose of this move is to attract the audience's attention. The staff under the stage lifted the nut out and secured it. The dancers are in place, confirm that the nuts have protruded from the ground, and then secure the two heels on the two nuts. At this time, the stage lights come on. Jackson and the backup dancers are collectively tilting at a 45-degree angle, and then slowly pulling together rise. After the movement was completed, Jackson and the dancers slid back and left with their feet up. Finally, the people under the stage put away the nuts and the stage returned to its original state.
The entire "anti-gravity illusion" process only takes five seconds, but even with these fixed systems, the body must be kept straight when leaning, and the muscles of the legs, waist, back, and shoulders require special training. , which can be called a combination of intelligence, physical fitness and skills.
Moonwalk:
It is actually a visual illusion effect, that is, first put the toe of one foot on the ground, arch the leg, and raise the heel as high as possible; Slide your feet backwards with the soles of your feet on the ground, leaving about 1 centimeter between the two feet. Lift the sliding heel and support it on the ground. The foot that was previously supported on the ground slides backwards, and repeat this process.
The history of this dance can be traced back to 1955. It is widely known for its use by Michael Jackson in his performances and became one of his trademarks. Michael didn’t invent the moonwalk. An earlier user was the French pantomime performer Marcel Marceau. Before Michael Jackson made the moonwalk world famous in 1983, American dancing singer Jeffrey Daniel also performed on a British music show called "Top Of The Pops" in 1982. But the moonwalk at that time was just a "backward step". In 1983, Michael Jackson improved and had the "moonwalk". The name "moonwalk" was also first named by Michael Jackson.
Decomposition of Michael Jackson's spacewalk by Michael "Moonwalk" founder
Decomposition: ① Start with the left foot and smooth it back 30 centimeters, then click with the left foot
Decomposition: ②Slide your left foot back 60 cm. Then lift up with your right foot. (Start)
Broken down: ③Then slide your left foot back 45 centimeters starting from the point. Move your right foot 60 centimeters back. And so on...
Decomposition: ④Details are very important. Slide your left foot back while sliding. The shoulders also need to have a certain amount of twist. Slide your left foot and move your left shoulder slightly to the side and back. Slide your right foot and move your right shoulder slightly to the side.
Decomposition: ⑤The coherence must be strong. The lifting and landing must be strong. You must be flexible when sliding backward
Breakdown: ⑥Lean your body slightly forward while sliding. Prevent falling backward or slipping
Breakdown: ⑦ According to the number of sliding steps, the enthusiast can make N circles and then touch the ground with both feet (master action)
The maximum number of moonwalking The essence of the best exercises, why not give it a try?
Step 1: Find a pair of tighter flat shoes. You can use soft-soled shoes at the beginning.
Step 2: Make sure the floor you practice on is not too rough and try to find a smooth floor.
Step 3: Stand with your feet together, with your left foot slightly forward than your right foot (the front of your right toes should be on the same line as the middle of your left toes).
Step 4: Then lift your right heel so that you stand on the front of your right foot as if you are walking, keeping your left foot in place (be careful not to move it).
Step 5: When you lower your right heel, shift all your weight to your right foot and slowly drag your left foot backward so that your left toes are even with your right heel. When doing this step, your left heel should be slightly off the ground, and don't step down with your left foot, otherwise you won't be able to slide. Make sure you slowly lower your right heel and move your left foot at the same time. Controlling speed takes a lot of practice.
Step 6: Keep practicing the above steps until you are sure that you can move without any obstacles.
Step 7: Once you've mastered the movement above, extend your left foot forward, but not touching the floor, making it look like you're kicking right against the floor. Move it one foot away from the front of your right toes. Do not raise any part of your left foot excessively.
Step 8: Move your left foot back to the starting position and lift your right heel again. Bend your left leg and repeat step 5. Keep practicing until you understand all the essence, can do it freely, and be recognized by others. Finally, it can overcome the force of gravity, so you can moonwalk like a professional.
Step 9: Once you have mastered bending your right foot, switch feet and try doing the same movement with your left foot. Lift your left heel and lower your left foot as you slide back with your right foot. Support your left foot, extend your right foot, then lift your left heel, and then slowly move your right foot back while lowering your left foot again.