National Dance Like A Chicken Day

Happy National Dance Like A Chicken Day! Today is a super sweet day, and one that I think everyone needs to celebrate! Below I will post a video of the “Chicken Dance” song, so that you can all partake! In the meantime, why don’t I tell you a little about the history of such a song!

The Chicken Dance originated from Switzerland in 1950, where it was originally called “The Duck Dance.” There is some speculation that this song began as a drinking song, which is plausible! It wasn’t until 1981 that after many name changes, the song became known as “The Chicken Dance.” Today it is a party hit, being played at dances, weddings, and many other social gatherings. It is popular with all ages, and is a blast to do! Not sure of the steps? Luck for you, my friends at Wikipedia have you covered:

·      At the start of the music, shape a chicken beak with your hands. Open and close them four times, during the first four beats of the music.

·      Make chicken wings with your arms. Flap your wings four times, during the next four beats of the music.

·      Make a chicken's tail feathers with your arms and hands. Wiggle downwards during the next four beats of the music.

·      Clap four times during the next four beats of the music while rising to your feet.

·      Repeat this process four times.

·      At the bridge, hold your arms straight, in imitation of an aeroplane. All dancers spin around the room in "flight" until the bridge ends.

·      (Alternately: At the bridge, link arms with the nearest person, turn right eight steps, switch arms and turn left eight steps, then repeat until the bridge ends)

·      (Alternatively: Assume close position with partner and polka until bridge ends.)

·      The dance repeats, progressively getting faster and faster, until the music stops.

Now that you’ve learned the steps, why not take a moment to fill out today’s poll. You can do so by clicking here.

And, now, I give you, the dance…