![]() ![]() So why, then, has it suddenly become so popular with Miley Cyrus? Well, it’s not exactly surprising. One of the first recorded instances of the use of the term “twerking” occurred in DJ Jubilee’s “Do the Jubilee All” from 1993 when he says, “twerk baby, twerk baby, twerk, twerk, twerk.” Other songs since then include “Whistle While You Twurk” by The Ying Yang Twins, “Twerk That Thang” by Master P, “Get Low” by Lil Jon, and many others (Destiny’s Child almost released “Twirk” but ended up deciding against it, just FYI ’cause who doesn’t love Beyonce?) Twerking has long been a part of black culture even disregarding its original cultural origins, black women were twerking in rap and R&B videos long before Miley Cyrus ever hit the stage. ![]() There, it was not a sexual thing it was a form of worship. One blogger recalls seeing older women in her predominantly West African church go to the front of the church and twerk if a certain song of praise was sung. In many West African cultures, it was an expression of joy and celebration performed at family gatherings and weddings. It has even been added to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary, which defines it as “sexually suggestive dancing characterized by rapid, repeated hip thrusts and shaking of the buttocks especially while squatting.” But twerking isn’t new. The Mapouka dance focuses mainly on the buttocks the resemblance to modern-day twerking is easy to see.Īccording to the Western perspective, twerking is a highly sexualized and provocative gyration of the hips and buttocks. It has an uncanny resemblance to the Mapouka dance from Côte d’Ivoire (modern versions of which can be seen here and here (a side note: if you decide to investigate this further, beware of simply typing “mapouka” into YouTube)). The dance dates back centuries, having most likely originated somewhere in West Africa. Twerking has actually been around for much longer than it has been in the mainstream media. Contrary to what the media will tell you, it did not originate with Miley Cyrus’s 2013 VMA performance with Robin Thicke (a sad interpretation of twerking if you ask me). This sexual and provocative dance move has taken the world by storm. What do you think, mamas-to-be? Will you be twerking anytime soon? Check out the video above and tell us what you think.Instead of blogging about a particular dancer this week, I’m going to blog about a dance move that you’ve most likely heard of, particularly in recent years: twerking. "Pregnancy is not a disease, and women should feel comfortable being active. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News' senior medical contributor and a practicing ob-gyn. "For the average pregnant woman, dancing and aerobic activity is safe during pregnancy, so therefore Twerking is, too," said Dr. Exercise during pregnancy can ease aches and pains, boost energy, help prepare the body for childbirth, and make recovery easier," says Murray. "We're happy our moms are feeling so energetic and truly enjoying their pregnancies, and we applaud these ladies for continuing to dance. Of course, whether one's health permits pregnant Twerking can only be determined by a doctor, and Murray recommends checking with your health care provider for specific advice. And you can shake your booty just like you did before!" "Trends like this - and the "50 Shades of Grey" Baby Boom we saw last summer - prove that you're still a woman when you become a mother. "Being pregnant doesn't mean your life is over," says Murray. Twerking is just another way for a pregnant woman to feel feminine and fun, Murray adds. "Moms are very plugged into pop culture, and also have a great sense of humor, so it's no surprise they're enjoying this craze like everyone else." "Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Miley Cyrus and Beyonce have all been seen twerking, and now people everywhere - of all ages - are doing it," says Linda Murray, global editor in chief of Bab圜enter, which first spotted the dancing moms in the Bab圜enter Community. ![]() And according to Bab圜, moms are documenting their bouncing hip action too. We're talking about Twerking, the sexy dance craze that has women everywhere bouncing their hips.įor the uninitiated, Twerking involves a person shaking her upper and lower hips in an up and down bouncy motion that makes everything jiggle, wiggle and "quake." The trending dance moves have inspired everyone from Nicki Minaj to high school seniors to post photos and videos on social media of themselves Twerking it. ![]()
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