I know you've seen it. I know you've probably attempted it. And I know for my dance-challenged friends that they may have struggled with it, but have no fear, I am here to make all your Whip worries disappear.
First things first, the Whip is a dance. No, I'm not talking about your new car, sorry fam. Now, if you google the Whip Dance something about a sensual West Coast Swing comes up, we're not talking about that either. Here, let me just show you what it is we are discussing ...
Are we on the same page now? Cool.
So this dance came out of no where it seems, and now everyone is doing it. You've got NFL Players like Odell Beckham Jr.; Steph Curry's Daughter, Riley; Vine Stars; and even the Minions are doing it!
The motion, which to me looks like you're driving a car, is usually followed by the Nae Nae (which is a dance we can cover another time). But it is such a popular combination of dance moves that now there is even a song about it now called, "Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)" by an artist named Silento. Disclaimer: This song is super-catchy and will get stuck in your head. As much as you don't want to be singing it and doing the whip all over town, you will, trust.*
Now, if you're like I am and want to stay up with what all the cool kids are doing (cool kids is a loose term here, folks) then here is an easy step by step guide on how to do said Whip and Nae Nae:
Step 1: Pick the song you shall whip to. Popular choices include: "Watch Me" (as stated above), "Nasty Freestyle" by T-Wayne or "Trap Queen" by Fetty Wap (SQUAD, sorry.)
Step 2: Groove momentarily while you wait for your part to bust out your new favorite dance moves. Sometimes it helps to tell your friends to "wait for it" or even the ever popular "watch this."
Step 3: Lift up your left or right leg, depending upon which arm you will be whipping with. See how OBJ gets his knee up there and uses his opposite arm? Just truly solid technique. (Opposition is key here otherwise you look like you belong in "Saturday Night Fever" with Travolta.)
Step 4: Step out with the leg you picked in the previous step, then take your arm and flip it over like you're driving a car. See how this boy just effortlessly throws his body with his arm? This is a little more advanced and can come with some practice.
Step 5: Nae Nae (Don't ask me how, because I don't know how.) Just do what this guy is doing, or what you think he is doing.
Step 6: Repeat until the song is over, and you'll look as cool as these kids, pink mini Jeep and all!
I'm 99.9 percent positive this will make you the hit of whatever event you may be partaking in. Trust me, I learned from a bunch of high schoolers at a leadership camp, so it's gotta be fool proof!
The biggest key to the success of the whip is confidence. Wear a smile, and even if you look ridiculous, at least you've got sick dance moves.
Go forth and bless the world with your new found whip-bility (yes, I just made that up).
You're Welcome.
