Ghost step dance and its style characteristics

Ghost step dance, the full name of Melbourne shuffle dance, is also called shuffle dance, shuffle dance, slide dance and drift dance. It emerged in some underground dance halls in Melbourne, Australia in the 1980s. Its unique dance steps, powerful music and unique clothing (fluorescent pants) are extremely eye-catching. Because the shuffle dancers dance so fast in the dark that people can't see the steps clearly, it is also known as the "ghost dance".

This is a shuffling dance with fast and powerful movements. The music is powerful and shocking (mainly electronic dance music). The dance is full of dynamic vitality, has great live rendering power, and has an extraordinary sense of elegance. . The dance steps are divided into large steps, small steps, bold steps, T1M, RUS, AUS, MAS, BASS, MARK and other styles.

Ghost Step Dance was introduced to China around 2004. In 2009, China's first shuffle dance program was broadcast on Ningxia Satellite TV. This was the first time shuffle dance appeared in China's mainstream media. The performers were Zhu Xiaodi, Green, Li Wenguang, Seven Chai Xiaofei and Eight CSD (one shuffle step) from Henan. Dance team name) member.

Basic footwork includes: 1. Running 2. Side sliding 3. Simple rotation 4. Side kick 5. Fancy style

The characteristics of ghost step dance are: simple movements, fast and powerful , with a strong sense of rhythm, mainly expresses a kind of improvisational performance through rapid switching of foot movements, gliding, kicking, stepping, turning and other actions. It has a high degree of freedom and full of personality.

The shuffle dance step is an improvisational performance completed by quickly switching between two core movements. Therefore, when you first start learning shuffle, you need to practice two basic dance steps, Running Man (running) and T- Step.

To learn to dance ghost step, you need to prepare suitable shoes for dancing. The soles of the shoes should be flexible enough and the shoes should be soft to avoid hurting your feet. Clothing should be comfortable and loose, especially pants, which must be elastic.

Running in place is the most basic dance step in ghost steps. Many other movements are variations on running. The running step is only four steps, but it needs to be studied carefully.

The first step

Put your right foot first (this can be based on personal habits). While taking a step forward with your right foot, slide your left foot one step back. Remember This should be done at the same time. The key point is that when you first learn, your legs must be raised so that your calves are perpendicular to the ground. Good habits will make future learning easier.

Step 2

At the beginning, the center of gravity of the body can be placed on the back leg, which is more conducive to learning. In the second step, slide your right foot to the initial position and lift your left foot at the same time. For better movement, the heel of the left foot should be raised upward at this time. It is easier to learn if it is tighter.

The third step

Raise your left foot and take a step forward, while sliding your right foot back one step. The action is similar to the first step, except that you change one foot.

Step 4

Slide your left foot back to the center and lift your right foot at the same time. This set of actions is completed.

When practicing, you should pay attention to the three vertical movements when raising your legs: the body is vertical to the thigh, the thigh is vertical to the calf, and the calf is perpendicular to the ground. In addition, it is recommended that the tops of the feet should be elevated when training for novices.