Rihanna's Rude Boy Dance Tutorial

Sep 9, 2024

Tutorial Notes: Rihanna's Rude Boy Super Bowl Remix Dance

Introduction

  • Welcome back to the tutorial
  • Focus on Rihanna's Rude Boy Super Bowl remix
  • Remember to post your covers for the dance challenge!

Dance Breakdown

Start of the Dance

  1. Catch the "t-t-t-t-t-boom" sound:
    • Perform a body wave up
    • Let your knees knock in for added effect
    • Hit the shoulder on the bass beat ("boom")
    • Optional chest pop

Initial Moves

  • Lyrics: "Come here, rude boy, boy"
  • Moves:
    • Body wave up, jump into your right hip
    • Pull with hands (left over right) while stepping out on the right
    • Body wave

Practice Counts

  • Count in:
    • "5, 6, 7, 8"
    • Execute: "Come here, rude boy, boy"

Next Steps

  1. Punch Down:
    • Rotate body to the right
    • Chest contraction on the words "boy, boy"
  2. Cross and Up:
    • Lift right leg and hip while crossing arms
    • Execute a step forward hitting to the camera

Transition Moves

  • Flow into: "lovey" (lyric)
  • Body roll up after turning back
  • Full sequence practice:
    • "Come here, rude boy, boy"
    • "Is you hot, hot"
    • "Take it, roll, throw, turn, down, lovey, lovey"

Energy Boost

  • Scoop Down:
    • Pick up right knee, smack, and bring it back
    • Smooth flow between movements
  • Elbow Pulls:
    • Punching down, contracting, and scooping
    • Out with legs, right arm up

Final Eights

  1. Pull with both hands, drop right:
    • Execute a strong final throw
  2. Feet Movement:
    • Heels and dropping down
    • Step left, grab, and spin

Ending Moves

  • Final sequence:
    • "Pull, catch" with a full throw
    • Body movements and options for how to finish (roll back, etc.)

Putting it All Together

  • Practice Slowly:
    • Recap all movements from start to end
    • Use counts to ensure smooth transition
  • Increase Speed and Energy:
    • Focus on attacking quick sections

Practice with Music

  • Try the choreography with the music
  • Final encouragement to post covers and practice

Conclusion

  • Thanks for joining the tutorial
  • Reminder to check out the YouTube and Instagram for practice
  • Excitement for future dances and covers!