Performed for the first time by Michael Jackson on the 1983 television special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, The Moonwalk(as dubbed by the media) has achieved widespread fame.The moonwalk became famous after Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" during a Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special which was taped in March 1983 and televised only in May 1983.There is also a school of thought that draws attention to the fact that Michael Jackson performed a moonwalk during a performance of the "Dancing Machine" with the Jackson 5 on a January 1975 edition of the Carol Burnett Show.The controversy notwithstanding,this signature move is among the most aped dance steps ever.The moonwalk has thrived on the aura of Michael Jackson and the relationship so far has been symbiotic.The moonwalk provides an illusion that the dancer is walking forward while he is actually moving backward.To an untrained neutral eye, a moonwalk is nothing but poetry in motion with almost surreal trappings.The creation of the moonwalk is credited to the late Tony Montanaro, a professional mime artist, while Marcel Marceau(photographed above with Michael Jackson),Jean-Louis Barrault and numerous others were some of the earlier proponents.Here is the original version of the moonwalk:http://www.maniacworld.com/original-moonwalk.htmlAnd here is a quick guide to learn the moonwalk:
http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/dance-moves.html
