arm wave
Broad beckoning motion
An arm wave is a dance move where a rippling motion travels from one hand through the arms to the other, creating the illusion of a wave passing through the body.
It's a staple of popping, hip-hop, and robot-style dancing.
The move requires isolating muscle groups sequentially: She practiced arm waves in the mirror until the motion looked fluid.
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- greetingExpression of welcome
- motionChange in position
- sweepBrush clean with broom
flourish · jazz hands · beckoning · salute · sway · reach · overhead · crowd · crowd surfing · concert · stadium · enthusiasm · goodbye · hello · flail · stretch · movement · slow motion
- dance movespirouette, shimmy, waltz, tango, cha-cha
- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, tap on shoulder
- street dancebreaking, breakdancing, b-boying, popping, locking
- getting attentionhey, psst, yoo-hoo, ahoy, hey there
- disco moveshustle, disco, Saturday Night Fever, boogie, roller disco
arm wavestillness
Complete lack of motion
nod · head shake · arms crossed · head nod · bow
arm wavecold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
turning away · ignoring · back turn · turning one's back · looking away
arm waveslight nod
wink · raised eyebrow · knowing glance · chin lift · eye contact
arm, arms, armed, arming, armless, unarmed, wave, waves, waved