I. Introduction
Have you ever been at a party or a club when the popular song “Teach Me How to Dougie” comes on and everyone starts dancing? Have you ever wondered how to do the Dougie dance, but feel too shy to ask anyone? Look no further because we have got you covered! This article will provide a step-by-step guide to teaching anyone how to Dougie.
II. Step-by-Step Guide to the Dougie
The Dougie dance initially gained popularity in the early 2010s and is a hip hop dance that originated in Dallas, Texas. The dance gained notoriety when the Cali Swag District released their hit song “Teach Me How to Dougie” where they mention the move. The Dougie is a dance that consists of slick arms and shoulders movements with a bit of swag and attitude thrown in.
Let’s break it down into simple steps:
- Start with a wide leg stance and bend both knees a little.
- Put your arms out front with your elbows locked and your fists balled.
- Using your legs, sway to the left side and bring your right arm down and your left arm up. Your left arm should touch the back of your head, and your right arm should point out to the left.
- Maintain your position and move your arms and shoulders in a rolling motion. Your left arm should move down to your side, and your right arm should move up to the back of your head.
- Reverse the motions from the right side to the left side.
To make it easier to follow along, we have included a video tutorial below:
III. Personal Story
Learning the Dougie takes time and practice, but it is a fun and flashy dance that will impress anyone. When I first tried to learn the Dougie, I found it challenging to get the arm movements and the swag just right. However, with some persistence and patience, I was finally able to master it.
A tip that I found helpful was to break down the movements into smaller parts and focus on each one separately before putting them all together. This made the process a lot less overwhelming.
IV. Expert Advice
To give you further insights, we reached out to some dance experts and asked them for their tips and tricks on how to Dougie. These experts include one of the original co-founders of JabbaWockeeZ dance group, Phil Tayag, and a Youtube dance tutorial influencer named Matt Steffanina.
Tayag advised that when doing the Dougie, it’s essential to put your own twist on it to make it unique. Steffanina suggested that the key to mastering Dougie is to be confident, have fun, and don’t overthink it.
V. Video Tutorial
To help you even more, we have created a video tutorial on how to Dougie. Through this video tutorial, you can learn even better and take inspiration from the visual demonstration.
VI. Giveaway
To encourage you to try out your Dougie skills, we are hosting a Dougie dance-off and asking our readers to submit their moves to us. The best performance will win a prize. So go ahead and show us your moves!
VII. Conclusion
In summary, the Dougie is a fun and straightforward dance that anyone can learn with a little time and effort. Follow our step-by-step guide, watch some video tutorials, and practice. Adding some swag and your unique touch to the moves will make you even more confident while dancing. Either way, don’t forget to have fun with it.