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Learn BTS 'Permission to Dance': Chorus and Point Dance

Learn BTS 'Permission to Dance': Chorus and Point Dance — video by Ellen and Brian Play · 21:33

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Dancer Brian Li of Ellen and Brian teaches the chorus of BTS's 'Permission to Dance' one eight-count at a time, mirrored and with counts, then the easy point dance from the dance challenge, with run-throughs at 75% and full speed. Slow the video down as you need.

  • 22 min
  • Beginner
  • Moderate impact
  • No equipment
  • K-pop

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  1. Eight-count 1: hop right with the left knee up, hands up, down and snap, then step back, hand to the ear. 0:17
  2. Eight-count 2: slap the hands down as you step out, jerk the arms side to side, then a finger wiggle. 2:35
  3. Eight-count 3: left foot out and knee up, arms swing right and snap, alternating sides. 4:57
  4. Eight-count 4: step out and in on the diagonal, slide, then two claps. 6:35
  5. Eight-count 5: a free eight-count where the members interact; add your own style. 8:51
  6. Eight-count 6: the scoop jump, lowering gently to one knee, or leave the knee out. 9:35
  7. Eight-counts 7 and 8: knee steps, a twirl and the finishing pose with a peace sign. 12:36
  8. The whole chorus with counts, then to the music at 75% and full speed. 15:16
  9. Point dance: relaxed thumbs-up hands, steps side to side, then peace signs, with counts. 17:47
  10. Dance the point dance to the music at full speed. 20:33

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Stretch before you start; the video is mirrored, so copy it like a mirror
  • On the scoop jump, land the foot first and lower the knee gently, or leave the knee out

What it works Whole body

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Joints it uses 2 takes load

  • Knees takes loadhops, scoop jump down to one knee, knee pops
  • Ankles & feet takes loadhops and the scoop jump
  • Shoulders movesarm swings, snaps, claps, twirl
  • Hips movesknee lifts, steps out and in
  • Jumping or hopping. Impact goes through the ankles, knees and hips.
  • Kneeling. Pressure on the kneecaps — a folded towel or cushion under the knees helps.
  • Down on the floor. You get down to the floor and back up again.

Easier option from the coach: Knee touch on the scoop jump is optional; stay up instead

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by Ellen and Brian; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety