Milly Rock: Learn the Complete Dance (With Video Instructions)

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Hit the dance floor with this viral milly rocking dance move
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The Milly Rock is a popular dance move created by American Rapper 2 Milly. It is a short dance that combines the 2-step with some basic arm circles. The beauty of the dance is that its simplicity makes it extremely customizable, so anyone can do it and make their own routine! With this guide, you can learn the basic steps and bring a fun, fluid hip-hop dance to any club.

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How to Do the Milly Rock: Step-by-Step

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    This is the basic Milly Rock pose. Put your feet shoulder-width apart and roll your shoulders back. You don’t need to move much for this dance. As long as you keep your back straight and stay mobile, you’re golden. [1]
    • Let your arms hang down close to your hips. After you learn the basic footwork, you can incorporate them into your routine.
    • The Milly Rock doesn’t have a lot of complicated moves to memorize. The most important part is to display confidence. Standing up straight and looking ahead helps a lot.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    Start the dance by bringing your right foot in towards your left foot, then moving it back to its original position. Repeat the motion with your left foot. Continue doing this with both feet at a steady rhythm to master the dance’s basic pattern. [2]
    • Practice the basic step pattern before adding in variations. Move your feet back and forth with consistent timing first. Try doing it to the beat of your favorite dance track.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    Return to your starting position with your legs shoulder-width apart. When you step to the side, move your waist in the same direction as well. Shift all of your weight onto the foot, moving to the side. When your foot touches the ground, swing your weight back towards the center and let your foot come back. [3]
    • Repeat the motion each time you step to the right or left. The hip movement gives you momentum and rhythm, helping the dance look livelier and more fluid.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    Raise your shoulders up towards your earlobes, bringing your hands up. Hold your hands directly in front of your chest, keeping your elbows bent almost at a 90-degree angle. [4]
    • Stand straight and tall. If you notice yourself leaning forward, your arms may be too far ahead of you.
    • Avoid keeping your hands too close to your body. If you can’t move your hands freely, bring your arms forward a little.
    • Start by practicing this motion without doing the 2-step. If you feel confident, you can do both at the same time, but it’s easier to practice them separately at first.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    Bring one hand down towards your body, keeping your palm upright as you do so. Then, bring your hand up and away from you until it reaches its original position. Practice this motion with your other hand as well. Eventually, you’ll be able to churn both hands at a smooth, consistent rate. [5]
    • Think of your hands as two wheels on a bicycle wheel. They need to move at the same pace to be stable. The difference is that hands need to be in opposite positions at all times. When one is at the top of the circle, the other needs to be at the bottom.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    Now that you know a basic arm pattern, incorporate it with your footwork. Start by standing in a neutral position, then begin stepping from side to side. Move your hips to keep up your flow. As you step to the side, begin churning your arms in circles and keep this up as long as you can while moving. [6]
    • Try to keep your arms and legs moving at a steady pace. Your arms may move faster than your legs. This is normal as long as you keep a steady pace.
    • Practice dancing to a steady musical beat and see if you can maintain momentum.
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Adding Variations to the Dance

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    If moving your feet back and forth is too difficult, try twisting your feet instead. Begin in a neutral position with your legs shoulder-width apart. Twist one of your legs and hips inward. Raise your heel up as you twist, pivoting on the balls of your foot. Then, twist back and repeat this on your other side. [7]
    • This is a good beginner’s move if you’re struggling to do the 2-step or lack leg mobility. Do this to learn the dance’s rhythm without expending too much energy.
    • As you get used to this movement, try incorporating arm movements to make your dance more dynamic.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    Position your arms so your elbows are down and your hands are near your ears. Keep your palms facing upwards with the heel of your palms facing towards the center of your body. Circle your hand out, around, and back towards your body, then repeat with your other hand. [8]
    • Think of it like swatting bees. Keep your wrists loose, moving your arms at the elbows. Move only one arm at a time. Bring your other arm down beside your body when not in use.
    • As you master the motion, try adding some footwork as well. When you step to the side, raise your arm on that side and move it in a circle.
    • A simpler variation of this is a “princess wave.” Move your arms in smaller circles. You can also move in a reverse direction or make multiple circles for each step.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Milly Rock
    You don’t have to stand in place while doing the Milly Rock. Start the dance as you normally would, moving your arm while bringing your foot towards your body’s center. Instead of stopping, try bringing your foot all the way out in front of your stationary foot. Then, either bring your foot back or keep dancing in that same direction. [9]
    • Adding these extra movements can be tough if you don’t have the basic moves down first. Learn the Milly Rock with a 2-step and simple arm rotation first until you develop a solid flow.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.steezy.co/posts/how-to-do-the-milly-rock-dance-move
      2. ↑ https://www.steezy.co/posts/how-to-do-the-milly-rock-dance-move
      3. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@ast10n/video/6944793242340822278
      4. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@ast10n/video/6944793242340822278
      5. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@ast10n/video/6944793242340822278
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o_EarqOHXM&feature=youtu.be&t=70
      7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mDgxTJVtRw&feature=youtu.be&t=49
      8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSTSR61bnbI&feature=youtu.be&t=99
      9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o_EarqOHXM&feature=youtu.be&t=84

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      If you want to Milly Rock, learn how to do the 2 step and what to do with your arms. Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then, bring your right foot in towards your left foot before moving it back to its original position. Repeat this motion with your left foot, then work on doing these 2 steps in time to the music. Once you feel confident with the 2 step, move your hips in the same direction as your feet. Raise your hands in front of you with your palms facing up and your elbows bent at about 90 degrees. Next, practice circling your hands towards your body while keeping your palms facing upwards. After you’re confident with performing this motion steadily, combine it with the 2 step to perform the full dance. For tips on how to introduce variations into your Milly Rock, keep reading!

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