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    I'm sitting down and unable to turn, what's another method?
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    You can do a "scuba dive" move, which is where you hold your nose and your other hand comes down and moves like a snake.
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    Where I can buy the Macarena track CD, and is the Macarena dance is good for elderly people?
    Trojo
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    The Macarena is a fun dance for elderly people or those with mobility issues who nevertheless want to participate in a group dance. The track ("Macarena" by Los Del Rio) can be bought anywhere music is legally sold online.
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    How can I do it fast? It is hard.
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    Your best bet is to look up a video tutorial on how to do it and just keep practicing until you get it down slowly, then speed up gradually until you're doing it quickly.
  • Question
    Do people get tired when doing the macarena?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how hard a person is dancing, but it is not a tiring dance.
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    Can I do it fast? Will it be hard?
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    You can do it fast, but you'll have to start out by learning it slow and then gradually speed it up. It might be hard, depending on how fast you want to go, but if you practice it will get easier.
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    I'm 86 and my grandkids have been talking about this, what is it?
    Fish000
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    This is a hip dance that all the kids are down with! It's a very simple dance that anyone can do, get your grandkids to teach you!
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    How did the Macarena get its name?
    Cnemesi
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    The Macarena comes from a song made in1993 by Los del Rio, which was then remade in a more commercial music video (which included the dance move). This move got the name Macarena by the girl who starred in the video.
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    How do I Do the Macarena while listening to Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash?
    Cnemesi
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    You can dance the Macarena with any song you like. But first, you need to really learn the moves, so that you can just make them with any rhythm. So, practice!
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    I struggle to put my hands on my hips. Any tips would be appreciated.
    Brooke
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    It's not too hard, just keep your feet slightly apart and clasp the width of your stomach with your hands.
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    Is there an easy way to remember how to do the Macarena?
    Brooke
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    Keep practicing. As the old saying goes, you must practice the dance several times. It's just like studying, writing, and singing! Just have fun, and it'll be easier. After all, it is a very fun and simple move!
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    I am 94 and my grandkids want me to do the dance. Would you say its safe coming from your perspective?
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    Try to refrain from anything too major but the Macarena is an age-friendly dance that can be performed standing or sitting, so it should be doable.
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