Throwback Thursday: Iconic Dance Practice Videos Part 4
Photo: YG Entertainment
We are back and ready to talk about some iconic dance practice videos. For those who might not know, a dance practice video is a video that is released of a group/soloists in a dance studio practicing their recent release. It’s a fun video that is usually released during the promotion period, keeping fans hooked to their screens and ready to learn the choreography. There are so many amazing dance practice videos out there, and today we are going to take it back and talk about those videos.
BLACKPINK - “뚜두뚜두 (DDU-DU DDU-DU)”
On June 17, 2018, YG Entertainment mega girl group BLACKPINK released their dance practice video for their hit song “뚜두뚜두 (DDU-DU DDU-DU).” This song is a statement, and it took the world by storm in 2018. Even now, in 2025, it still remains a well-known song by the girls. The dance practice showed the power that this song carries. The song has a strong bass beat that will have you up on your feet dancing along. In the video, the girls can be seen performing choreography that requires precise timing. The domino effect the girls create in the choreography creates a ripple throughout the dance. The added arm sways and quick movements to correct placement add extra pizazz to the already upbeat and striking choreography. This is a dance that many, to this day, still make covers of and recreate the moment it starts playing.
GFRIEND - “Me Gustas Tú”
On August 6, 2015, iconic girl group GFRIEND released the dance practice to their upbeat, cheerful, and bubbly track “Me Gustas Tú.” A well-known song by the girls, “Me Gustas Tú” is a bright track that had us all singing along with smiles on our faces. While being such amazing singers, the girls are phenomenal dancers as well. This choreography will always go down in the books as one of the hardest and impressive dances in K-Pop. The dance starts with a lot of energy. The girls are perfectly in sync with each arm swing, foot placement, and hair flip. A moment in the dance that many will never forget is the moment member Yuju does her iconic slide into a split while member Yerin leaps over top. It was a moment that had our jaws on the floor and rewinding to see that impressive move one more time. It’s such an iconic choreography that many love to try and dance along to.
ORANGE CARAMEL - “까탈레나(Catallena)”
On March 19, 2014, AFTER SCHOOL sub-unit ORANGE CARAMEL released their funny, addictive, and fun dance practice to their iconic song “까탈레나(Catallena).” “까탈레나(Catallena)” is a fun song that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing along. During the beginning of the song, the girls turn, strike a pose, and let out a yelp that will bring a smile to your face. This dance consists of many ripple effects, synchronized movements, and constant placement switches. Each member gets a chance in the middle, and when they do, they command the stage. This dance will require all your energy, as you will constantly move your entire body to portray the movements accurately. This is honestly such a fun dance to do. You will be jumping, moving around, and having a fun time. It will always be a memorable dance that will go down in history.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne