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How to Moonwalk for Free

The moonwalk was made popular by Michael Jackson in the 1980s. When done properly, it effectively looks as though someone's feet are walking forward while his body moves backwards. Even before his passing in 2009, the move had been mimicked time and time again in honor of the King of Pop. To perform the move flawlessly takes hours of practice. To learn the steps, though, will only take a few minutes.

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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your feet together.

    • 2

      Move your right heel off the ground.

    • 3

      Move all of your weight onto the ball of your right foot.

    • 4

      Lower your right heel while sliding your left foot backwards until its toes are lined up with your right heel.

    • 5

      Lift your left heel upwards and lower your right foot. Place all of your weight on the ball of your left foot. Lower your left heel as you slide your right foot backwards.

    • 6

      Repeat Steps 2 through 5. Practice until it becomes a smooth movement.

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