Di Dance Dem Gettin Sweeta :: A Song and Dance Tutorial

Have you ever been on a vacation to Jamaica? Did you go party at Margaritaville? Were you getting your groove on the wobble only to have it interrupted by a strange Jamaican song/dance combo that you didn't know? I feel your pain, man. But don't worry! By the end of this post, you will be singing and dancing along with everyone else in no time!

I've rounded up a few songs and dances that you might hear/see in Jamaica. As an added bonus, each song has it's very own dance that goes along with it. Check out the videos below and you'll be on your way to looking a little less like a tourist (just, like, a tiny bit less) in no time.

Let's just get right down to business with my personal favorite: Tom Cruise. Pay attention to the dance move during the chorus and don't forget to get low!

Tom Cruise

Next up we have the Roast or Fry - a song about breadfruit. 

Roast or Fry

Here is a simple one that everyone at home can do! Arms in, then out, then in, the out. You got this one, for sure!

Champion

Another one of my favorites.

Gully Creepa

If you're really feeling this one and want a step-by-step guide to becoming a master Gully Creepa, check out this how-to video!

The last two are for grown-ups only. I better not catch any of my little twirlers practicing these anytime soon!!

Bruk Back

Puppy Tail

I think that's enough for one day. Don't forget to practice these moves at home and then all you need to do is hop on a flight to Jamaica, drink a few Red Stripes, and demonstrate your newly acquired dancing skills! 

YOU'RE WELCOME.

xoxo, Leah

*This post was inspired by watching drunk tourists at Margaritaville :)