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How to Do Low Dance Steps

The hip hop song "Low" by Flo Rida is often heard in clubs and is associated with the dance movie "Step Up 2,The Streets." Dancing to it involves some basic hip hop moves and level changing, while continuously twisting and thrusting your hips. The moves are sensual in nature but are casual enough to be performed at a night club or bar.

Things You'll Need

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Mirror
  • Stereo
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Instructions

  1. Hip Swivel

    • 1

      Stand with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart with your arms hanging loose at your sides.

    • 2

      Pop your hips forward, to the right, to the back and to the left. Repeat, gaining speed as your hips and body hit each directional point solidly and cleanly. An ideal speed to maintain is in time with the rhythm and beats in the music.

    • 3

      Glide your hips to each directional point instead of popping to make your movement flow naturally and become a fluid motion. Your hips should be moving in consecutive circles.

    • 4

      Add subtle shoulder rolls in time with your hip circles. Bend your knees deeper in preparation for a level change. Raise your hands and arms in front of your head and face if desired. This will help to engage more of your arms and shoulders in the movement.

    • 5

      Bend your knees deeper into a squat or plie as you continue rolling your hips and shoulders. Go as close to the floor as you can without touching the ground.

    • 6

      Pop your hips, arch your back and roll your chest up to return to standing position.

    Hip Pop

    • 7

      Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and arms at your sides.

    • 8

      Thrust your hips to the front of the room then to the back, popping your rear to the back of the room as well.

    • 9

      Repeat the motion until you are in sequence with the beat of the music.

    • 10

      Raise your arms and hands in front of you and bend your knees deeper while continuing the popping motion.

    • 11

      Go lower until you are in as deep of a squat as you can muster. Roll your hips and straighten your legs as you return to a standing position.

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