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duckwalk
What does duckwalk mean?
One of the five elements of vogue femme. You drop into a low squat on your heels, then kick the feet out one at a time, scooting forward in time with the music. Named for exactly what it looks like: a duck waddling. Looks effortless, murders your thighs. It's a foundational element judges expect to see, so a sloppy duckwalk gets you read.
"She duckwalked the whole length of the floor without breaking the beat once. Stamina for days."
Origin
Ball culture / vogue femme; one of the five canonical elements of vogue, codified in the New York Black and Latine ballroom scene.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duckwalk in voguing?
The duckwalk is a vogue move where you squat low on your heels and kick your feet out while travelling forward in time with the beat.
How do you use duckwalk in a sentence?
"She hit a duckwalk across the whole runway without losing the beat."
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