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How To Do Michael Jackson's Moonwalk on Ice Skates

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Moonwalking on Ice Skates

Moonwalking on Figure Skates

Video Still by JO ANN Schneider Farris
Doing Michael Jackson's famous Moonwalk step on ice skates is easy and fun.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Moonwalking on ice skates only takes a minute or two!

Here's How:

  1. Before attempting to Moonwalk on ice skates, first practice walking or skating backward on figure skates.
  2. Now place one skate's toepick slightly behind the heel of the other skate. Lift up the heel.
  3. Use the toepick to help pull and glide the other blade backward.
  4. Repeat on the other foot.
  5. Alternate this Moonwalk on ice movement over and over.
  6. You are now doing Michael Jackson's Moonwalk on ice skates!

What You Need:

  • Ice skates
  • An ice skating rink

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