Like Elvis Presley in a way, Michael Jackson is still popular around the world even though the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s are well behind us now. A legend in his time, Michael Jackson will always be an icon for pop music from the last century. He's also known for his famous dance moves and many have compared him to the legendary Fred Astaire.
Instructions
1. Know that you don't have to be a professional dancer to learn a few Michael Jackson moves. Begin by watching videos of Michael dancing. Pick a few moves you really like and practice them in the mirror until you get them right.
2. Realize if you want to learn a complete Michael Jackson routine, you might need to get some professional dance training. Keep in mind this can be a learning experience for you and will provide you with plenty of exercise.
3. Look for dance instructors who specialize in modern dance. See that one-on-one instruction is more expensive than group dance classes. Discover that the closest you'll probably find to instruction on dancing like Michael Jackson will be in modern dance classes, break dancing groups or hip hop groups. Understand that any type of dance like this will help you toward your goal to dance like Michael Jackson, however.
4. Obtain one-on-one dance instruction from private dance teachers or choreographers. Find instructors who know modern dance, and especially current pop dance. Contact professional choreographers if you live in or near a large city or near a major university where students study dance and choreography. Specify that you want an instructor who knows hip-hop or break dancing and Michael Jackson dance steps.
5. Find Michael Jackson dance lessons online. Check out online lessons that will specifically teach you Michael Jackson moves, such as "MovesNGrooves.com." Learn to slideglide and moonwalk. Get down with the moonwalk with online lessons from "All Michael Jackson.com" also. Watch an instructional video showing Michael Jackson dance moves on "videojug."
6. Join or start a dance meetup group via the "Meetup" website where people start up meeting organizations of all kinds. See "the Washington DC Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Dance Meetup" group if you live near our nation's capital and begin to dance like Michael Jackson.
