What is now known as the cobra which is rotating around on your heels while moving your upper arm/chest muscles to the beat was the original moonwalk. It can be seen in the first scene of the movie Breakdance, also on Michael Jackson Victory tour performances
The one Michael Jackson performed at Motown 25 is known as the backslide and was taught to him by Jeffrey Daniels and Geron Canidate who had performed it on Soul Train. Jeffrey Daniels first (not first ever) execution of the Moonwalk in the UK (82' TotP, introduction of street dancing to the UK) can be seen here
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www. twilightplayers. com/videos/jeffreydaniel.wmv
The earliest video for the backslide is that of Bill Bailey in 1955
www.putfile.com/media.php?n=tp-bailey (file origin from www.offjazz.com)
People think it might date back to the 20's.
Other variations are gliding, which is when you do it to the side, moving forwards and staying static (on the spot).
The one Michael Jackson performed at Motown 25 is known as the backslide and was taught to him by Jeffrey Daniels and Geron Canidate who had performed it on Soul Train. Jeffrey Daniels first (not first ever) execution of the Moonwalk in the UK (82' TotP, introduction of street dancing to the UK) can be seen here
(remove spaces from links)
www. twilightplayers. com/videos/jeffreydaniel.wmv
The earliest video for the backslide is that of Bill Bailey in 1955
www.putfile.com/media.php?n=tp-bailey (file origin from www.offjazz.com)
People think it might date back to the 20's.
Other variations are gliding, which is when you do it to the side, moving forwards and staying static (on the spot).
1. Did you see when Michael Jackson performed the Moonwalk at Motown 25?
2. Damn, that Moonwalk was sick!
2. Damn, that Moonwalk was sick!
by Jåßz October 29, 2005
Ultra cool move that Michael Jackson performs. He walks forward and moves backwards. Everybody is just jealous because they don't know how to do it.
Dude did you see the Billie Jean video.
Michael jackson performs the moonwalk, and i was shocked to see that he was black too.
Michael jackson performs the moonwalk, and i was shocked to see that he was black too.
by Mo May 27, 2004
Moonwalking is when an attempt to move on from a past relationship miserably fails and instead you end up going back to your previous boy/girl friend.
This makes you feel like you're months in the past instead of in the present, hence the term moonwalking. walking forward but going back.
This makes you feel like you're months in the past instead of in the present, hence the term moonwalking. walking forward but going back.
"yo man, i thought you weren't with rachel anymore. you're back with her? thats some serious moonwalking."
by Lechugador June 12, 2009
The act of Hangin Wit Da Moon and therefore being so intoxicated on marijuana or marijuana accessories, that you believe that you are actually walking on the moon, backwards... And every 5 minutes you be saying “where the fuck we at, let's go ice skating or roller blading, dependent on the weather, of course... And then go bowling my nigga woopty woop”
“My nigga, I was Hangin Wit Da Moon and started Moonwalking... I was high as fuck... Then I went ice skating and bowling”
by REV K7-EE-OLEVN October 16, 2020
A synonym for "walk it back". Giving the appearance of moving forward even though you're actually retreating from a previous statement that has come under criticism.
In taking a verbal swipe at Trump, Tom Brady is doing the moonwalk in attempt to atone for his previous support of the former POTUS.
by Been-Around July 26, 2021
by Coolcandle November 20, 2015
-noun
1. An individual who 'INTENTIONALLY' walks in a style that is intended to attract attention
2. Contrarily, someone who attracts attention 'REGARDLESS' of how they walk; they just seem to turn heads. Can be for good or bad reasons depending on the context.
related forms:
moonwalking, adjective
moonwalk, verb
1. An individual who 'INTENTIONALLY' walks in a style that is intended to attract attention
2. Contrarily, someone who attracts attention 'REGARDLESS' of how they walk; they just seem to turn heads. Can be for good or bad reasons depending on the context.
related forms:
moonwalking, adjective
moonwalk, verb
*A very flamboyant individual strolls by a group of friends, all turn and look*
One person exclaims "That guy is such an arrogant moonwalker. If this was 1969 that guy would be all black & white and singing 'Ground Control to Major Tom'"
One person exclaims "That guy is such an arrogant moonwalker. If this was 1969 that guy would be all black & white and singing 'Ground Control to Major Tom'"
by AshElvis April 28, 2008