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Michael Jackson’s Six Iconic Dance Moves Remembered

Michael Jackson’s Six Iconic Dance Moves Remembered
Michael Jackson birth anniversary: Six dance moves that made the King of Pop unforgettable · telegraphindia.com

Michael Jackson was a famous singer and dancer.

People remember him for creating exciting dance performances.

His Moonwalk became one of his best-known moves.

He also performed a dramatic forward lean in “Smooth Criminal.”

Other signature moves included standing on his toes, kicking high and spinning quickly.

He often used a fedora for a stylish hat-tip move.

His robot dance made his body look like a machine.

These moves helped inspire dancers and music fans around the world.

Key facts

Artist
Michael Jackson
Nickname
The King of Pop
Featured moves
The anti-gravity lean, toe stand, high kick, rapid spin, hat tip and robot
Most associated move
The Moonwalk
Anti-gravity lean
A forward lean performed at a 45-degree angle while keeping the body straight
Music video connection
The anti-gravity lean was first introduced in “Smooth Criminal”
Related tribute
BTS paid tribute to Jackson’s high kick in “Dynamite”

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