Getting lite
Getting Lite also known as getting dark, lite feet or getting heavy, is a street dance currently gaining popularity in urban and street cultures, that began in Harlem, NY. It usually takes place when a group of people gather and cap a variation of a clap a four count beat over and over. Dancers can then enter the circle and do moves that are similar to Jerkin, the chicken noodle soup, and the Harlem shake.
Steps to learning Getting Lite
It’s easy and almost anyone can do it
Non-dancers will be happy to know that while the moves of getting litre mimic the movements of already existing dances, they are not the dances themselves. For that reason, it’s a whole lot easier to hide a mistake or to just have fun getting lite when in truth you might have no idea what you’re doing. Persons who are considered to be best at getting lite are original, so while good youtube and other video blog video posts are a good place to get the basics, they shouldn’t be copied exactly. To put it simply, if you watched it, at least half of the people who you would end up getting lite with would have watched it too.
Incorporate other dances
There are various adaptations of the moves when it comes to facial expressions. Some people prefer to look silly; sticking out their tongues or appearing surprised whenever they execute a move. Others will appear to be doing the most complicated thing with a perfectly stern look on their faces.
Remember your feet
A trend that’s present in all the dancers styles is fast foot movements (hence the name lite feet), incorporating hopping, jumping and crisscrossing. If you are stumped watching the “professional” videos online where everyone looks so much better than you think you do, and you need step by step help figuring out getting lite, there are tutorials which can walk you through. You can replay them as many times as you need until you are comfortable doing the moves. Just keep in mind, that in reality, originality is still key and there are no rules or limits to what you can do. It is all about self expression and having fun.
Use your props
Props are also prominent in getting lite. Dancers will use hats, shirts, shoes, backpacks and jackets to accentuate their moves, throw into the group of persons gathered or jumping over them.
Touch the ground
At some point, an item or the dancer getting lite will touch the ground or pick an item up off the ground. This may be difficult to do in time to the beat, but if you manage it, you’re well on your way to getting lite.
Practice Practice Practice and have fun with it
Getting lite is about having fun, even if you watch the videos on youtube, you will see the dancers falter, and there’s nothing wrong with it. You can always step out of the circle if you’re in a group of persons or fix areas when you feel you may be awkward. Anyone can learn how to do the Get Lite dance.