How to Do the Orange Justice Dance: A Quick & Easy Tutorial

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Learn all the steps to the iconic Orange Justice emote
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The Orange Justice dance is one of the most popular moves on Fortnite, and while it may look challenging to learn, it’s actually super simple. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the steps of this iconic dance—from the smooth hip sways to the energetic arm movements. With just a little practice, you’ll be dancing like the Orange Shirt Kid in no time!

Step-by-Step Guide to the Orange Justice Dance

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and bend both knees.
  2. Sway your legs to the right side, then sway your legs to the left side.
  3. Make an “X” shape by crossing your arms in front of your body.
  4. Place both of your hands by your sides, then open your arms into a shrug.
  5. Straighten your arms by your sides, then raise your arms and clap above your head.
  6. Practice the leg and arm movements separately, then combine them together.
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    Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and bend both of your knees. Sway your legs to the right as if someone is kicking your knees from the left side. Keep your right knee forward, and let your left knee and hips tilt in the right direction. [1]
    • When you sway your legs to the right, your left heel may lift off the ground. You can do the orange justice by lifting one heel off the ground, or lifting both heels off the ground.
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    Once you sway your legs to the right, try doing it in the other direction. Keep your knees bent and imagine that someone is kicking your knees from the right side. As you shift your weight, keep your left knee forward and let your right knee and hips turn toward the left side. [2]
    • When you shift your weight to the left, your right heel may naturally come off the ground. Feel free to keep one heel lifted, or lift both heels off the ground and carry your weight on your toes.
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    If you can sway your legs to the left and to the right, the next step is to sway your legs from side to side in a seamless movement. Practice the leg movements for a few minutes, or until you feel comfortable rocking side to side. [3]
    • Remember to sway side to side using your knees and hips, instead of moving your feet.
    • If you feel awkward swaying from side to side, try doing the twist , or swinging your hips and knees in the same direction. This can warm up your body and help you dance more effortlessly. [4]
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Adding the Arm Movements

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    Make an “X” shape with your arms by putting your right arm on top of your left. Flatten both of your palms and have them face your body. [5]
    • It doesn’t matter which side you sway your hips to first when you add the arm movements!
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    As you sway to the other side, straighten your arms, placing your left arm on the left side of your body and your right arm on your right side. Flatten your palms and have them facing your body, or fist both of your hands. [6]
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    As you sway to the other side, stretch your arms up and to the side. Your arms should be in a relaxed shrug, or “I don’t know” gesture. [7]
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    When you sway to the other side, keep your arms parallel, putting your right arm on your right side and your left arm on your left side. Position your palms so they face inward, or keep them in fists. [8]
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    Raise your arms in front of your face and clap above your head. You should make a triangle with your arms with your head in the middle. [9]
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    Once you’re confident with the leg and arm movements, try doing them at the same time! Start slowly, then speed things up when you get more comfortable. [10]
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    Mastering the orange justice dance takes time and practice, so don’t give up if you can’t get it down right away. Stay positive and keep trying!
    • Pull up an orange justice emote video on Youtube, and slow down the speed of the video so you can follow the exact movements.
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    I'm having trouble doing the orange justice. Is there anything I can do to get better, other than practicing?
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    Try doing it very slowly. Separate the arm movements from the leg movements until you're comfortable with each, then combine them.
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    I am confused on how to move my arms. Is it cross down, up or what?
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    Do it slowly and your arms cross downwards. The clap is up. Just keep practicing and it will become easier.
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    Are you ever going to do an advanced version of the orange justice?
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      The Orange Justice dance is one of the most popular Fortnite dances. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Then, sway your hips side to side. As you sway, bend your left knee in towards your right knee so your legs are making a "C" shape. For example, when you sway your hips to the right, your left knee should collapse in towards your right knee. Then, reverse in the other direction. Once you've gotten the legs down, add the arm movements. Start with your arms hanging by your side. Then, lightly cross your arms at the elbow. As you sway, pull your arms out to either side of your body. Twist your arms at the elbow so your palms are facing up, as if you're making an "I don't know" gesture. Finally, let your arms drop at the elbow so your biceps are parallel to the ground and your hands are hanging down. To nail the dance, combine your swaying with the arm movements and have fun!

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