Do an Arm Wave
The arm wave is one of the fundamental moves in the dance of popping. The arm wave consists of a series of movements that shows the wave traveling through the body.
Contents
Steps
- Hold out both arms and form the shape of the letter "T".
- Begin at either end by starting with the first step of pointing your wrist downwards.
- Lift up your arm and point your elbow upwards. Your wrist should be back at the starting position.
- Lift your shoulder and straighten out your arm at a diagonal.
- Stick out your chest as far as you can without hurting yourself, but enough to show the wave moving through across your arm.
- Continue to the other shoulder and lift it while the arm of the lifted shoulder remains straight at a diagonal.
- Put down your shoulder and lift up your elbow.
- Straighten out your arm and point your wrist downwards.
- Bring wrist back up to form the "T" shape.
Tips
- Don't worry about how many or how fast your arm wave is. Quality over quantity.
- Practice step by step and continue through the movements once you feel comfortable enough.
- Start out slow in front of a mirror if possible. It's better to practice it the correct way the first time through.
- Your entire arm should remain as relaxed as possible.
Warnings
- There shouldn't be any major injuries for this move, or any injuries at all.
- If your arm gets tired, take a break.
- Be sure that no one is in your way so you do not smack them in the face when you start the wave.
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