Hip Hop Dance Moves for Nightclubs in London

If you’re a guy and don't naturally have talent for dancing, a lot of the fun goes out of nightclubs. However, one supremely male-oriented style of dance that can help pep up your standard sequences at nightclubs in London is hip hop. It has its roots in African dance, and the staccato, simple movements of most styles mean that it is extraordinarily easy to make look decent. Practice these moves at home, as well as in dancing lessons before you head out to your favourite London nightclubs this party season!

Moonwalking

The 80s were long enough ago now that moonwalking is back in favor. It's passed the ugh phase back into the cool, retro phase! It can even be done to a lot of electronica and hip hop, as well as pop and rock. To moonwalk well, you have to practice. Here is the basic technique:

• Put all your weight on the ball of your right foot
• Put your left foot flat on the ground, in front of the raised foot
• Drag your left foot backwards so that your toes are in line with the heel on your right foot, while lifting your left heel slightly.
• Don’t push down on your left foot, or it won’t glide properly
• Lower the heel of your right foot as you drag the left back, raising its heel slightly.
• A full length mirror really helps!

Krumping

Best done to full hip hop songs, krumping is a fast, sharp style of dance that incorporates lots of different moves in a short space of time. The best way to learn krumping to incorporate in your dancing in nightclubs in London is to watch a video tutorial -- check out www.pimpmykrump.com for a huge array.

Harlem Shake

London nightlife loves the Harlem Shake! Electronica and even chillout tunes go great with a Harlem Shake. Here's the moves to practice before your next appointment with a nightclub in London.

• Put your forearms out, and move them from right to left
• Your left shoulder moves up towards your ear, and your arms move to the right
• Switch sides, moving your right shoulder up to your ear and your arms to the left.
• You'll do the switch 3 times, and then pop, which involves throwing your left shoulder back and down, while your right shoulder goes up and forward.
• You need a bit of space around you at your nightclub in London to practice this one -- go on a quieter night.