Chris Brown is not only a great R&B singer, he is also an iconic dancer. Use a unique dance style that combines different styles of hip hop, such as krumping and breakdancing. Learning to dance like Chris Brown can be intimidating at first, but with enough practice, you can dance like him in no time. Start by learning the fundamental movements of hip hop. Then add moves that are specific to Chris Brown's performances. Then you can improve your movements to be confident and impressive when you dance like Chris Brown.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Learning Fundamental Hip Hop Moves
Step 1. Learn to do the pop and lock dance
Chris Brown is known for doing pop and lock when he dances. These two popular dance styles require a bit of practice and muscle control to get down.
- Popping is an energetic dance style where you isolate the parts of your body to the beat of the music. When you practice popping, imagine a wave moving through your body, causing its parts to move one after another.
- Locking is a controlled dance style where you move quickly and then freeze, locking your body in position. Then, you continue moving at the same speed as before, coming out of the blockage. The locking is often done with jerky arm and leg movements, while the hips are kept loose to the beat of the music.
Step 2. Do a review of krumping
Krumping is a common dance style that Chris Brown often does in his dance routines. Krumping involves firm stomping, quick footwork, and large sweeping movements with the arms and legs. You can then integrate krump moves into your dance to mimic Chris Brown.
- In krumping there are three types of footsteps: the lifting footstep, the kicking footstep, and the sliding footstep. Start by learning the steps and then add hand and arm movements, such as arm swings.
- In krumping you can also do chest pops and add hip movements to create a combination of movements.
Step 3. Learn basic breakdancing moves
Chris Brown is known for using breakdancing moves in his dance, such as the toprock, six steps, and coin drop. Start by learning basic breakdancing moves like the toprock or the Indian step. Then challenge yourself to learn more advanced breakdancing moves like the coin drop or the swipe.
You can watch videos of professional breakdancers online to help you learn these moves. Practicing the movements in an open space while wearing good athletic shoes will make them easier to do
Part 2 of 3: Add Chris Brown's Moves
Step 1. Watch Chris Brown's videos online
There are several different online sites, like Youtube, that have Chris Brown music videos available for free. Music videos like "Party" and "Yeah 3x" show Chris Brown dancing throughout the video.
Practice the dance moves along with the videos. Try to imitate Chris Brown's moves in the video while learning the dance moves
Step 2. Dance the first verse of "Party"
Chris Brown uses defiant footwork when he dances, especially in the music video for his song "Party." Take a small section of a dance that you would like to learn and break into the dance by doing footwork. Learn footwork with this verse, then add the arm movements.
- Take a step to the right side. Roll your knees and toes to the right and then to the left on counts 1 and 2. Step your right foot back toward the left foot on count 3. Take another step with your left foot on count 4. Repeat this again at counts 5, 6, 7, and 8.
- Do the Charleston by stepping your right foot directly in front of the left foot, then the left foot in front of the right foot. Rotate your toes and ankles with each step on counts 1 and 2. Repeat this step on counts 3 and 4.
- Reverse the Charleston by stepping back with the left foot behind the right foot, and then the right foot behind the left foot. Continue twisting your ankles and toes on counts 5 and 6.
- Finish the movement by stepping back with your left foot and together with your right foot on counts 7 and 8.
Step 3. Learn some of the movements in the chorus of "Yeah 3x"
This song has a heavy beat and is great for dancing. Chris Brown does a series of dance moves during the song's music video. Focus on the easier movements you do before attempting more advanced movements, such as turns or jumps.
- Start with your legs hip-width apart. Then lift your right arm palm down and pull it forward. Move your right foot forward and shake it as you lift your arm. This is counts 1 and 2. Then, lift your left arm palm down and pull it forward. Move your left foot forward and shake it as you lift your arm. This is count 3 and 4.
- Bring your feet together and raise both arms in front of you. This is count 5. Next, wave your arms to the side, shaking them. This is count 6.
- Bend your arms so that your right arm is up and your left arm is down. Then move them up and down, alternating between the two arms. This is count 7 and 8.
Step 4. Copy some of the moves in "Gimme That"
This is a popular song by Chris Brown that showcases his variety of dance styles. Chris Brown does a lot of different moves in the music video, but his moves during chorus are good for beginning dancers.
- Begin by crossing your right foot in front of your left foot. This is count 1 and 2.
- Then bring your left foot closer to your right foot with your feet out. As you do this, bend your legs and cross your right arm over your left arm. Push your arms in front of your torso, moving your shoulders. This is count 3 and 4.
- Open your arms and clap your hands. As you do this, lift your left foot and stomp on the ground. This is count 5 and 6.
- Turn your body to the left, turning your ankles and toes to the left side. Roll your shoulders up and down as you do this. This is count 6 and 7.
- Finish by jumping slightly to the left side with both feet. Then go back to the center. This is count 8.
Part 3 of 3: Improve Your Movements by Chris Brown
Step 1. Dress like Chris Brown when you dance
To channel Chris Brown's style and vibe when you dance, watch the part based on his music videos. Wear clothes that reflect his style and tastes so that you can feel more like him when you dance.
For example, you can wear a suit, tie, and felt hat when you dance to the "Gimme That" moves to mimic their style in the music video. Or you can wear a bright pink blazer without a shirt when you do the "Yes 3x" moves to mimic his signature style
Step 2. Take a hip hop dance class
The instructor will teach you various hip hop fundamentals that are necessary to learn to dance like Chris Brown. As dance classes progress, you will learn more specific hip hop dance styles that Chris Brown uses, such as krumping and breakdancing.
- Take a hip hop class at a local dance studio or local gym.
- Ask the instructor to show you specific moves from Chris Brown's music videos.
Step 3. Practice the Chris Brown moves in public
Build more confidence by showing off your Chris Brown dance moves at the next house party or club night you go. Dance moves make you feel comfortable in front of others. Performing your Chris Brown dance moves, in an outfit of his style, can really make you feel like you're Chris Brown on the dance floor.