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Jun 25, 2009 · 13K. 9.8M views 14 years ago. Ever since the late Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk in 1983, the iconic dance move has entranced people around the world. As a tribute to MJ's influence,...
Aug 29, 2019 · 4.1M views 4 years ago. When Michael Jackson debuted his famous "moonwalk" in 1983, the world was amazed. Once called the "backslide", knowing how to do this dance move is guaranteed to get you...
Jun 11, 2020 · Black History. How Michael Jackson Changed Dance History. With just a few glides backward, Jackson made dance history when he introduced the moonwalk in 1983. But Jackson’s influence on dance in...
Oct 26, 2020 · The Moonwalk and Its Origin - Michael Jackson Official Site. October 26, 2020. “The Moonwalk came from these beautiful black kids who live in the ghettos in the inner cities, who are brilliant. They just have that natural talent for dancing any of the new, hot dances. They come up with these dances. All I did was enhance the dance.”
The Moonwalk (formerly the Backslide) is a dance technique that presents the illusion of the dancer being pulled backwards while attempting to walk forward. A popping move, it became more popular around the world after Michael Jackson executed the dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean...
May 23, 2018 · 1:17. Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1991 in New York City. Larry Busacca/WireImage/Getty Images. There are countless reasons why Michael Jackson is a pop culture icon. His "moonwalk" dance move is just one of them, and the King of Pop had help learning this signature showstopper.
Michael Jackson and the moonwalk will be forever linked, the man inseparable from his slipperiest and subtlest move. It's no wonder that surreal step became his signature. What more perfect expression could there be of this most elusive celebrity, of the mystery that has always surrounded him?
