The Running Man: Step-by-Step
The Running Man is a fad dance that was developed during the late 1980s. The Running Man dance was developed by MC Hammer and originally called "the Hammer." The dance move was performed by MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice during live shows and on music videos. The Running Man is a hopping dance that, when performed correctly, resembles a runner in action.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: A few minutes
Here's How:
- Stand with your feet together, arms relaxed by your sides.
- Lift and bend your right leg, forming a 90 degree angle with your knee and the floor. Lift and bend your arms, elbows out to the sides with relaxed fists.
- Lower your right leg, sliding your left leg backwards and lifting the left heel, while leaning slightly forward. Push your arms down with relaxed fists.
- Repeat, bending and lifting your left leg.
Tips:
- Be sure to attach your raised foot to the side of the opposite leg.
- Slide your left leg back at exactly the same moment that your right foot makes contact with the floor.
- Keep both feet parallel throught the dance.
- Keep your forearms close to your torso.
- Quick, clean movements will give the illusion of running without moving forward.
What You Need
- Fast-paced music
- Space to move
- A bit of energy
