How to Drop When Dancing
- 1). Understand what is meant by "dropping" in the urban dance conversation. The term originated in hip-hop music and describes the activity of a dancer, traditionally female, when she rhythmically moves her body close to the the ground, while still remaining upright. The popularity of the term has led to dancers of either gender able to "drop it low" to music, mostly from the hip-hop and R&B vernaculars.
- 2). Alert other dancers and clear some space. Dropping it is an event that should earn quite a bit of attention when performed well. Depending on the size of your lower body, you may need to create more room so that you can drop with ease.
- 3). Balance well and find your proper footing. Dancing with your legs bent and moving attractively is not simple to do in high heels, for instance, or on a slippery floor. Know your surface and use it to gauge how low and with how much enthusiasm you can drop it safely.
- 4). Employ proper squat or deadlift technique. Dropping is a fairly athletic dance move, and some of the rules that apply to these gym moves can help you maintain proper form.
Stretch and warm up before starting. As you bend your legs, keep your back straight, stick your chest out slightly, and look forward. Keep your shoulders back and maintain a subtle arch in your lower back. Most importantly, ensure that your butt is prominently seen and is the focus of your drop.
Practice holding this position from time to time; mastering it will free you up to improvise on the dance floor, when the moment strikes. - 5). Enjoy yourself and the music. Gyrate your waist and wave your arms about in unison with your hips. Experiment with moving at great speed or with slower sultriness, according to the vibes of the music. Smile and cheerfully absorb the attention you receive.
- 6). Investigate special forms of dropping. Urban music song titles sometimes clue you into current dropping trends. "Make It Clap," for example, refers to a rapid clasping and releasing of the buttocks. Be alert to recent music video releases to watch such drop dance moves in action.