Twerking is recognized as a new dance direction. For the first time, the viewer got acquainted with this style in the videos of Western artists. Three decades later, the dance, elements of which were demonstrated only by dancers in nightclubs, became popular all over the world.
Twerk (Twerk) - what kind of dance is it, performance features
Twerk is a modern dance in which the buttocks, hips, stomach and arms of the dancer, usually a girl, move rhythmically.
The dance is daring and provocative. For the first time the term "twerk" sounded in the popular song DJ Jubilee in 1993.
The birthplace of the word is considered New Orleans. Now the word "twerk" is an officially recognized trend in the dance world... In 2013 it was added to the Oxford Dictionary.
The commercial name of the dance is Booty dance (translated from English as "booty dance"). A twerk dance is performed, both by a group of participants and solo.
The dance direction is based on African traditional movements. In quitat, the dance is performed on straight legs, and the gluteal muscles move freely and naturally.
In mapuk, you need to not only shake your buttocks, but also take steps, make turns and work with your hands. The bobaraba is danced both sitting and on the floor. The new style has become a harmonious intertwining of these three dances.
Twerking requires a lot of emotional and physical stress... The performer should strive for perfect control of his body. The dancer's ability to perform complex rhythmic patterns (rump shaking) and plastic movements of the hips and stomach (hip rolling) are also appreciated.
Not only correctly performed elements are important, but also the individual image of the dancer. This is very important for creating the energy of the dance.
Types of dance
As noted, twerking looks good both in individual and in group performance... Its variation is White Girl Twerk. Dark-skinned dancers are able to achieve the desired effect with their shapes and sizes.
White girls are not endowed with such forms and achieve results with excellent muscle work. This is the peculiarity of this type of dance.
Dancehall
Twerk is considered an offshoot of the dance hall called dancehall. It originated in Jamaica. The dance is performed to the fiery rhythms of this hot country.
The elements of the dance style are steps - movements that are learned. The old school of this trend presents a large number of popular steps, for example:
- Willie Bounce;
- Sesame Street;
- Zip It Up;
- Hotti Hotti Bogle;
Most of them are peculiar interpretations of movements from famous hip-hop videos... Dancehall can be danced to the music of such artists as Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Shaggy.
Bootie Dance
Booty Dance - exclusively female dance direction... In twerking, you can use a partner, and booty dance is a solo dance. It can be danced while sitting, half-sitting, on the floor, upside down.
The dance technique involves the demonstration of the following elements:
- acrobatic stunts;
- headstand;
- eight hips;
- waves, shaking, rotation.
The dance is built on improvisation of movements to music and is considered part of hip-hop culture. A sense of rhythm and expressiveness of the performed elements are important for its performance.
Male twerk - features
Twerking can be practiced by people of different sex and age... The dance performed by men is practically no different in technique from the female version.
Men have more developed muscles, so it is easier for them to master the basics of this dance style. Some men are even better at dancing than women.
Female twerk - features
This style is especially popular with women. Sensual dance attracts the female half with its ability seduce and surprise the stronger sex.
It can be done by both women with lush hips and owners of small forms. Fitness level is not important for getting started... Experts believe that dance helps to relax and get rid of complexes. It also improves muscle definition and cellulite.
Joint twerk
Children's twerk
Even children are fond of twerking. This dance direction has become an element of youth culture. In rhythmic movements teenagers see an opportunity to show their uniqueness.
According to professionals, this dance does not contain erotic and pornographic elements, therefore it is available to children. In 2015, at a concert in Orenburg, young representatives of the local dance school performed Booty Dance in bee costumes. The video from the concert was posted on the Internet and received a lot of responses.
What is twerk battle
Twerk battle is a competition among dancers of this style. It is organized as part of a dance competition or festival. Such competitions can be of an international level.
Performers demonstrate their skills, and the jury selects the best... Such contests often involve monetary rewards. The battles also hold master classes for beginners.
Twerking Championships
In 2013, the UK became the first country to host a bootie dance championship. In the same year, a world record for twerking was set: in New York, in Herald Square, 358 people performed it at a time.
The main competition in this dance direction is “Dancehall Queen”. It is organized in different countries, including Russia. The international competition is held in Jamaica.
Training: how to learn to dance twerk at home
With increasing popularity, twerk has become a commercial dance. There are many choreographers with a good background who can help master this technique... But you can study this dance style at home.
This will require:
- comfortable, not too loose clothing;
- musical accompaniment;
- free space for movement;
- video tutorials on teaching twerk.
Training duration by dance is 45-60 minutes... It includes the following steps:
- Warm up. It is done to prevent muscle injury during the main part of the workout.
- Basic training. It is the process of learning the basic dance moves.
- Stretching. At this stage, the dancer stretches the muscles so that after a while he will be able to sit on the transverse and longitudinal splits.
- Staging. At the final stage of training, the separately studied elements of the dance are combined into bundles, so that later on to create a single dance from them.
What you need to dance:
Music for twerk
Dance music should be fast and groovy. Traditional genres for twerking: Rap, R&B, samba.
The right music will create the right mood... Here is an approximate list of compositions for which you can master this dance style:
- Migos - Hannah Montana (Twerk Remix).
- Onderkoffer - Twerk Shake Drop Repeat.
- Lady - Twerk.
- Rihanna - Birthday Cake.
- PROJECT PAT feat. JUICY J - Twerk That.
- Nabiha - Animals.
- TWRK - Living Room (feat. Dan Gerous).
- Nicki Minaj - Anaconda.
- DJ Snake feat. Alesia - Bird Machine (Original Mix).
- Yellow Claw & MOTi - Titta.
- Jay-Z - Dirt off Your Shoulder.
- DJ Unk - In Your Face.
- Baauer & RL Grime - Infinite Daps (Original Mix).
Clothes for twerk
The basis of the dance is energetic movements of the buttocks and hips, so it is necessary to choose the right form for training. Dance clothing should be tight-fitting without restricting the movement of the hips and legs.
Need to exclude too loose clothing, because it will interfere with the dance... Shoes should be lightweight and comfortable.
For beginners, leggings, a T-shirt, and thick-soled trainers are the perfect fit. Some people prefer to dance barefoot. nudity within the bounds of decency.
Tight clothing emphasizes the contours of the body, which is necessary for the perception of the dance. For performances you can choose leggings with spray and top... The sparkling particles of the material visually round the shapes and help you look sexy.
For owners lush breasts fit a top bust... In this way, you can favorably emphasize the curves of the body and demonstrate a flat stomach. Dancers complement their image with accessories.
Shorts for twerk
Another common underwear option is shorts. To comply with the rules of decency you can put on tights under them.
Shorts look very beneficial in combination with golfs or leggings. If denim shorts are chosen for the dance, then deep cuts are made on them. Then the fabric will not hinder movement.
Twerk movements
This dance direction is characterized by the following energetic movements:
- rotation of the buttocks;
- vibration of the buttocks;
- movement of only one buttocks;
- rotation of the lower back;
- rhythmic rotation of the hips;
- blows with the hips;
- describing the figure eight with the hips.
The lower body moves independently of the upper... The dance is performed on bent legs. You need to straighten the body and look in front of you. Keep your shoulders level and your feet shoulder-width apart. Then you will be able to sit down correctly in the dance. The buttocks in a sitting position are extended back, and the back forms a curve in the lower back.
When rotating the buttocks forward, the fingers rest on the lower back. If you rotate your buttocks back, fingers rest on the hip bones... You can do without using your hands, but just stretch them out in front of you and connect them into a lock.
If the dance is performed on the floor, then you should rest your hands on the floor and bend your knees slightly. The toes of the foot must be turned to the sides... With active shaking of the buttocks, the legs are straightened and bent.
The following movements are also performed with the buttocks: leaning back, then pulling forward. The hips perform horizontal movements from side to side.
Twerk lessons from professionals:
Twerk by Diana Shurygina
The infamous Channel One star, 18-year-old Diana Shurygina from Ulyanovsk, shows how to perform the dance. Added to her passion for pole dancing was her passion for twerking.
Twerk Katya Shoshina
A choreographer from Moscow, Katya Shoshina, has her own vision of dance. She founded a dance school called Raisky Dance Studio... There Katya teaches everyone the technique. She has won the Dancehall Princess Contest 2011 on her account.
Anastasia Malysheva and twerk
Anastasia Malysheva, a teacher at the Studi-on dance school, was born in Chelyabinsk. She was a member casting of the TV project "Dancing" on the TNT channelwhere she danced in the style of bootie dance.
Anastasia has about 800 thousand followers on Instagram, and for fans of her dancing skills she uploads many incendiary videos and master classes.
The best twerk in the world - dance stars:
Nicki Minaj
Thanks to her flamboyant dance performance, American singer Nicki Minaj presents her curvaceous forms in the most beneficial way. Latex clothing helps the rap artist create a sexy look.
Nicky often dances Booty Dance and uploads videos to the network that are watched by millions of fans in a matter of hours.
Miley Cyrus
In 2013, singer Miley Cyrus performed twerk at the MTV Video Music Awards... Since then, this frank dance has become a great success.
The young star collects stadiums, and in performances and videos demonstrates masterly control of his body. She also manages to create the desired impression thanks to bright costumes and accessories.
Russian twerk:
Olya Leta twerk
Olya Leta from Belarus dances in twerking and dancehall styles. The girl starred in the video famous rapper Ptahi... Also in 2016, Olya was a participant in the TV show in Ukraine "Everybody dance!" She opened her own dance school in Grodno and works as a choreographer there.
Siberian twerk
Elena Fraules Yatkina is a dancer and choreographer from Novosibirsk. Her dance group first became famous for her Booty Dance workout videos.
Later, the band shot a video clip and attracted the attention of American rap artist and producer Snoop Dogg. In 2010, at a competition in Russia, Elena Yatkina became the owner of the Dancehall Queen title.
Nyusha twerk
In June 2017, the singer Nyusha posted a video on Instagram in which she danced in the style of bootie dance. She chose this provocative dance to perform and supported the action “Dance the Good” by Anastasia Fattakhova.
Nyusha and her dance group practice elements of twerking at rehearsals and include them in show programs.
Twerk is a useful dance that can replace training in a fitness room. Thanks to him, the abs are strengthened, the muscles of the legs and buttocks develop.
Dancing helps to build self-esteem and self-confidence... He teaches you to feel the music and your body. Therefore, this dance direction has many fans.
Video lessons twerk for beginners at home
How to learn to dance twerk at home - see this video:
Twerk - lessons for beginners:
It's not so difficult) Just jerk your booty quickly)