We can dance if we want to! 

© 𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖍 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖆

(with apologies to Men Without Hats. First posted Oct 2022, updated with some help from friends PD & KM)

I want to improve a fellow classmate's chances at this endeavor. So I have watched a million high-octane (B/K/T)ollywood dance numbers (well, at least these - the Ms MM moon-faced booty beauty number (see link below), a bhangra and a fun one of six Hip Youngsters enjoying themselves - see below) this morning and boiled it down to these basic moves. 

Use a random number generator to execute one or more of these moves when you hear your distant drums and you will be the envy of your circle, life of that next party and certifiable unsocial media star. Best results are obtained when one is well lubricated with their favorite tipple or two. As a bonus, it could embarrass the haitch ee double hockey sticks out of your spouse and kids to the point that they might seek legal separation. So use this powerful secret at your own risk.  

These are the basic moves:

Flower Shower (baharon phool barsaao): 

One hand across the body holding the other at elbow, the other raised. With a tilted but open palm dispensing rose petals along the way. Repeat with the other hand. 

Let there be Lightbulb (phews phix): 

Similar to the previous except your palm is cupped changing that burnt-out lightbulb (not to be confused with one's brains). Follow Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey rule for the direction of rotation of the wrist unless you are down under (the influence).

Towel Toil (tauliua to liya):

Hold a towel behind your back with both hands holding the ends, vigorously drying the back, puffing your chest, belting out balle balle. Your basic daily post-shower ritual. More often used in bhangra but hey, if you have the urge, use it for bharatnatyam, kathakali or kuchipudi. Anything goes!

These first three are the easiest for guys and mostly use the upper body. Easy to practice while being a couch potato. The rest require more mobility. 

I Want You: 

One arm extended forward, with one finger pointing to or beckoning some random person, neck making jerky, ratcheting rotation from left to right, body rocking. Sometimes arm akimbo. At times executed with the the next one, the Hop-Squat. 

The Hop-Squat:

Half squat, lean and/or hop forward, (backward, sideways, etc.) This is only for the more accomplished and is an advanced level move needing much space for the safety of others around you. Perhaps wear knee-pads and helmets initially unless you have recently returned from partying participating in some international gymnastics events. 

Finally 

It's Hip to be... Hip:

I can't describe the mesmerizing undulations, the swaying, sashaying, shimmying moves in mere words... Please watch Ms MM video for a fascinating demo that will surely make you feel alive and young (or old). Very few guys can reach this level. 

I am sure you have already started practicing these moves while reading this, folks. 😂 c'mon, fess up!  

© 𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖍 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖆

From my friend, PD: "Excellent. I have seen one other common one."

 

As You Sew:

Forefingers and thumbs touching at the tips, raised to the face level, starting near the eye, head bobbling and hands disappearing to the sides wavily, with alternate hands.

 

From my friend, KM: Thanks for the Six Hip Youngsters video!