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Learn the Jerusalema Dance in Five Minutes

Learn the Jerusalema Dance in Five Minutes — video by Nataša Javor Zumba Play · 6:21

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Zumba instructor Nataša breaks the worldwide Jerusalema group dance into taps, shuffles, forward steps and a turn, counts it through slowly and then faster, then dances along with the music. Made to suit kids, young and old.

  • 6 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment
  • Afrobeats

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Step by step 6

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  1. Tap the left foot four times, then the right foot four times, then shuffle for four counts. 0:12
  2. Walk forward four steps and stop on one; then the taps, shuffle and walk together. 0:47
  3. Repeat the whole pattern facing left, and practise it a few times before adding the turn. 1:23
  4. The turn: after the four steps forward, turn on count eight, turning the left foot out a little first. 2:15
  5. From the beginning with the turn, always turning to the left; then a little faster. 3:41
  6. Dance along with the music; it is quick, so keep practising slowly if you can't follow yet. 4:42

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

Form cues from the coach

  • Tap four times with the left foot, then four with the right, then shuffle
  • Walk forward four steps and stop on one, then repeat the pattern to the left
  • Add the turn gradually after the forward steps once the basic pattern feels easy

What it works

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movestaps, shuffles, forward steps
  • Knees movestaps, shuffles, forward steps, pivots and turns
  • Ankles & feet movesfoot taps, shuffles, turn on the spot

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 Nataša Javor Zumba; 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