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Hip-hop hooray in Dubai
If the thought of the gym makes you weak at the knees and rigid with boredom, then now's the time to use your exercise slot creatively
- By Emily Corfe, Sub Editor
- Published: 23:43 November 4, 2008
- Image Credit: Atiq-ur-Rehman/Gulf News
- The Nike Rock Star Workout is a fun way to go to the gym.
Why peddle like a hamster on a wheel when you could have some good old fashioned fun and a few laughs to boot?
Dance your way round the gym or round your home, and impress your friends with some mighty cool hip-hop moves.
The Nike Rock Star Workout comes from very A-list roots. Created by Jamie King, choreographer to none other than Madonna, Britney Spears and Prince, set about using the high-octane stage shows to create a fun and funky routine for everyone to enjoy.
"The workout mixes the artistic and athletic side of dancing," said dance instructor Marie Forleo ahead of a huge outdoor workout for women in Dubai that was offered last week. "You leave the class feeling like a rock star."
The Nike Rock Star Workout first hit the big time on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance, with the high-profile judges Cicely and Olisa involved with the workout's choreography.
How to dance like a rock star
Top tips from Rock Star Workout instructors Sonja Moses and Vicki Igbokwe:
- It's all about attitude.
- Listen to your own heartbeat and find your groove.
- Use facial expression.
- Listen to the music and get inspired by the lyrics. If the lyrics talk about sunshine and heart, then mime it out. This helps to build coordination.
- Really get into it and enjoy it.
Did you know?
New-soul comes from nu-stylz hip-hop. Dance moves include:
- Locking (a hip-hop/funk style)
- Popping (contraction of the arms)
- B-boying or B-girling (otherwise known as break-dancing)
- Waving (flowing movement of the arms)
For more information log on to nikerockstarworkoutdubai.com
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