Firstly, I have to own up to my sheer lack of inspirational directions to write about our beautiful pieces at points. In truth, it can be pretty hard to get the creative juices going about a Rolling Stone man wearing Aviators (if it is even him...ah!) until I found this hilarity from an enthusiastic e-how.com member, publishing her scrawls on HOW TO DANCE LIKE MICK JAGGER Inspirational.
Today (July 26th) is Mick's birthday and as he is my long time, imaginary rock-n-roll boyfriend, I felt compelled to share with you the key to getting your swagger-like-Mick-Jagger ON. Yeah yeah, the guy is 60 something or other but, damn, he can move those hips and exudes sexiness like nobody's business. You may want to practice this in your bathroom mirror before sharing it with your public...if you have glitter, apply now.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You'll Need:
* glitter
* music listening device
* tight spandex pants
* gucci t-shirt
* Rolling Stones music
* mirror
Step 1
Hold something to simulate a microphone. Zucchinis are good as are small water bottles or wooden spoons. Whatever works for you. Select a Stones song you like and play it LOUD. Take care if using headphones. Some suggestions: "Can't You Hear Me Knockin'","Gimme Shelter", "Honky Tonk Woman", "Brown Sugar" or "Satisfaction".
Step 2
Do something to make your lips look bigger. Pucker up in an exaggerated fashion and hold this facial position throughout the dance (unless you are singing along to the Stones song and you need your lips to move for pronunciation purposes). When not singing, resume the hyper extension of your smackers.
Step 3
Project your head forward and back while placing one hand on your hip. Remember to keep lips pursed. You are kind of simulating a chicken, but a cool, old school, rock and roll chicken. Actually, you could think of it more like a rooster than a chicken. Yeah, a rooster is better. Think cocky! You are the rooster chasing after all the little chickens. That's a good metaphor to hold in your head.
Step 4
While pursing your lips and bobbing your head like a chicken/rooster, still holding the zucchini, hand on hip, begin to move forward into space by bending from the waist, then quickly return back to your starting position. For a special flourish you can wave your arms wildly.
Step 5
Incorporating ALL of the above movements, start to skip around. Hopefully you are in good cardiovascular shape because you are going to be moving for awhile. Periodically stand in one place and shake your hips to the left and to the right. Wag your finger for emphasis. Pretend you are scolding your little chickens. Resume your skipping.
Step 6
Helpful Tip: In addition to bobbing your head to and fro you may also shake your head as if you're saying "yes" while moving your head to the left and to the right. This is particularly effective when there is a long Keith solo on the guitar.
Step 7
Another delightful move involves standing with your legs about shoulder width apart and shifting the weight of your body, alternating between the left and the right leg. Sway your hips emphatically for greatest effect. Lift the foot off the ground of the alternating legs as if you are marching. Keep waving your arms and pointing.
Step 8
Remember. Mick has been practicing these moves for a long time. A very long time. Be gentle with yourself, act naturally, and most importantly, rock on with your bad self.
Words: Gemma Dempster