Dougie

The Dougie (/ˈdʌɡi/ (listen) DUG-ee) is a hip hop dance generally performed by moving one's body in a shimmy style and passing a hand through or near the hair on one's own head.

 

The dance originated in Dallas, Texas, where it took its name from similar moves performed by 1980s rapper Doug E. Fresh.The Dougie gained notoriety through rapper Lil' Wil, whose song "My Dougie", released in late 2007, became a local hit. Then, a person called C-Smoove in Southern California taught the future members of Cali Swag District how to do the dance.Cali Swag District recorded the song "Teach Me How to Dougie" and filmed the music video in Inglewood, California, during the summer of 2009. Subsequently, the video along with the dance became popular on YouTube.

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