Learn and perform a popular 2018 dance trend with MadsMess, practicing steps, rhythm, and safe warm-ups to present a confident routine.



Step-by-step guide to Perform a 2018 Dance Trend with MadsMess
Step 1
Put on comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Step 2
Clear a safe open space to dance about the size of a dining table.
Step 3
Place your water bottle and towel within arm's reach.
Step 4
March in place for 60 seconds to warm up your legs.
Step 5
Do 10 slow arm circles forward to loosen your shoulders.
Step 6
Do 10 slow arm circles backward to loosen your shoulders.
Step 7
Open the MadsMess tutorial and watch the full dance once without moving to see all the steps.
Step 8
Re-watch the tutorial and pause after each move to practice it slowly with counts out loud.
Step 9
Combine the practiced moves into a continuous routine and run it at half speed three times.
Step 10
Add one small personal move like a big smile or a simple arm flourish to make the routine yours.
Step 11
Share your finished dance routine on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can we use if we don't have closed-toe shoes, a water bottle, or access to the MadsMess tutorial?
If you don't have closed-toe shoes wear non-slip socks on carpet, substitute a cup and a small t-shirt for the water bottle and towel, and if MadsMess isn't available use another online dance tutorial or a printed step list to follow the choreography.
I'm losing my balance or can't coordinate when combining moves—what should I try?
Ensure your cleared space is about the size of a dining table, do the 60-second march and the 10 slow arm circles each way to warm up, pause the MadsMess tutorial after each move to practice with counts, and mark foot positions with tape to help combine moves at half speed three times.
How can I adapt the routine for younger or older children?
For younger kids reduce the warm-up to 30 seconds and do five arm circles each way and run the routine at quarter speed, while older kids can extend the warm-up, add small jumps or faster arm flourishes, and try running it at full speed more than three times.
How can we make the routine more creative before sharing on DIY.org?
Build on the 'add one small personal move' step by creating a short signature entrance or simple costume, recording multiple takes to edit a clean clip, or inviting a friend for a partner flourish to personalize your DIY.org post.
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Facts about kids dance and choreography
📱 Apps like Musical.ly (which later became TikTok) made it easy for kids to learn, share, and remix short dance moves.
🎵 Drake's 'In My Feelings' inspired a huge 2018 dance challenge where fans filmed short routines to the song.
🩰 Many viral dances are built from small repeating counts—breaking a routine into 4-count chunks makes learning faster.
🎥 Recording yourself or practicing in front of a mirror is a quick trick to boost stage confidence and spot places to improve.
🤸 Warming up just 5–10 minutes (ankle, hip, shoulder rolls and gentle stretches) lowers injury risk and helps you move better.


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