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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow A Beginner’s Guide to Booty Clapping PDF download Download Article Easy & effective tips to make your cheeks clap when you twerk Co-authored by Dariusz Horvath-Krol and Bailey Cho

Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Fact Checked

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This article was co-authored by Dariusz Horvath-Krol and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. There are 15 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 885,197 times.

Ready to make your booty clap, but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Booty clapping is a fun and sexy dance move that anyone can do—even if you don’t have a huge butt! In this article, we’ll teach you 3 variations of this popular move so you can twerk like a pro the next time you hit the dance floor.

How Do You Make Your Booty Clap?

Stand with your feet together, then bounce up and down on your toes quickly. Alternatively, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keep your feet flat on the floor, and rotate your thighs in and out (in opposite directions). Keep your butt relaxed and speed up your movements to make your butt cheeks clap together.[1]

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

How to Do a Basic Booty Clap

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  1. Step 1 Stand with your feet together and relax your butt. 1 Stand with your feet together and relax your butt. Your feet should be at a normal stance with your feet under your hips, but less than shoulder-width apart. Feel free to take your hands and massage your butt so it’s as loose as possible. Having tension in your butt will prevent your butt cheeks from clapping together.[2]
  2. Step 2 Bounce on your toes to make your booty clap. 2 Bounce on your toes to make your booty clap. Slowly rise up on your toes and shift your weight to the balls of your feet. With your upper body relaxed, bounce up and down on your toes.[3] Focus on bringing your booty down with each movement to clap your butt cheeks together.[4] Keep your feet and legs together, and relax your entire body—do not squeeze your butt cheeks!
    • Try putting your hands against a wall for support. Leaning on the wall will allow you to bounce faster without feeling like you’re going to fall over.
  3. Step 3 Alternatively, keep your feet flat and bend your knees quickly. 3 Alternatively, keep your feet flat and bend your knees quickly. Instead of bouncing on your toes, you can move your knees to make your booty clap. Plant your feet flat on the ground and bend your knees up and down at a fast pace.[5] This motion should travel up your legs so your butt cheeks jiggle!
    • Keep in mind that booty clapping is easier for people that have a big butt, but it’s still possible for those with smaller butts. Practice over and over until you nail the movement!
Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

How to Do an Advanced Booty Clap

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  1. Step 1 Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and loosen your glutes. 1 Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and loosen your glutes. Start by spreading your legs apart so they’re in line with your shoulders, and relax your butt cheeks as much as possible. Keep your legs straight and plant your feet firmly on the ground so you maintain balance while clapping your booty together.[6]
  2. Step 2 Rise onto your tippy toes and move your heels in and out. 2 Rise onto your tippy toes and move your heels in and out. Keep your legs straight and rotate your heels side to side, in opposite directions. When you do this, both of your ankles will go inward at the same time, then outward at the same time. This is the basic movement you want to do across your legs so your butt cheeks clap together.[7]
    • Make sure your glutes are loose and relaxed so your booty can jiggle.
    • If you’re struggling to maintain balance, hold onto the wall or the back of a chair.[8]
  3. Step 3 Rotate your thighs in and out, then speed up your movements. 3 Rotate your thighs in and out, then speed up your movements. Once you’re comfortable moving your feet in and out, keep your feet still and try to isolate the same movement in your thighs. When you rotate your thighs outward, your butt will pop out. When you rotate your thighs inward, your butt will go in.[9]
    • If you’re struggling to make your booty clap, think of rotating your knees inward and outward.
    • Once you’re comfortable moving your thighs in and out, arch your back and speed it up to make your booty clap!
Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

How to Do a Booty Clap with Bent Knees

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  1. Step 1 Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 1 Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Straighten your legs and keep your butt as loose as possible. You can place your hands on the back of your head to help you focus on clapping your butt cheeks together.[10]
    • If needed, hold onto a wall or chair for extra support.
  2. Step 2 Bend your knees and rotate them in and out. 2 Bend your knees and rotate them in and out. Move your knees in opposite directions, letting your thighs, feet, and toes follow naturally.[11] When you rotate your knees outward, your toes will turn out to a 45-degree angle. When you rotate your knees inward, your toes will follow to form a 145-degree angle.
    • You can put your hands on your knees or upper thighs for support.
  3. Step 3 Swing your hips back when you rotate your knees inward to booty clap. 3 Swing your hips back when you rotate your knees inward to booty clap. When you move your knees inward, push your hips and butt back. Then, swing your hips forward when you move your knees outward.[12] Repeat this movement 10-20 times until it feels comfortable and you can get your booty cheeks to clap.[13]
    • Keep in mind that nailing the booty clap takes a lot of practice. If you don’t get it the first time, keep trying and record yourself to see if you’re doing something wrong. [14]

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  • Unless you have a huge booty, clapping your butt cheeks together won’t make a sound.[15] You can do squats, lunges, bridges, and one-leg kickbacks to make your butt bigger. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
  • Wear booty shorts or leggings that are made of thin material so you can let your booty jiggle.[16] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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  • Consider where you are before trying to booty clap. For example, it'd be considered inappropriate to booty clap at school or when working in an office.
  • Focus on the movement instead of the noise. Remember to go up and down and just keep practicing until you get the motion down.
  • Wear tights or stretchy material so your butt can move more easily. Jeans or a tight skirt will make it harder to booty clap.
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McDe9eXjM-M
  2. ↑ https://youtu.be/zmWZuThqIfo?t=81
  3. ↑ https://youtu.be/zmWZuThqIfo?t=99
  4. ↑ https://youtu.be/zmWZuThqIfo?t=111
  5. ↑ https://youtu.be/zmWZuThqIfo?t=201
  6. ↑ https://youtu.be/wBkL8cjDcKU?t=90
  7. ↑ https://youtu.be/j2EgL7IVS6U?t=148
  8. ↑ https://youtu.be/j2EgL7IVS6U?t=133
  9. ↑ https://youtu.be/j2EgL7IVS6U?t=260
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  1. ↑ https://youtu.be/bJABN0y7WmE?t=237
  2. ↑ https://youtu.be/bJABN0y7WmE?t=245
  3. ↑ https://youtu.be/bJABN0y7WmE?t=230
  4. ↑ https://youtu.be/bJABN0y7WmE?t=345
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McDe9eXjM-M
  6. ↑ https://youtu.be/j2EgL7IVS6U?t=55
  7. ↑ https://youtu.be/wBkL8cjDcKU?t=76

About This Article

Dariusz Horvath-Krol Co-authored by: Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor This article was co-authored by Dariusz Horvath-Krol and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. This article has been viewed 885,197 times. 34 votes - 69% Co-authors: 36 Updated: February 25, 2026 Views: 885,197 Categories: Hip Hop Dance Article SummaryX

To booty clap, start by standing with your feet a few inches apart. Then, lift your heels off the ground and shift your weight to the balls of your feet. If you have trouble balancing, move your feet a little further apart and try again. You can also place your hands against a wall or on a chair to support yourself. Once you’re balanced on your toes, bounce up and down as quickly as you can, which should make your butt cheeks clap against each other and make a sound. Don’t squeeze your cheeks together, since you’ll want them to be loose in order to make a clapping sound. If you can’t booty clap at first, keep trying, since it can take some practice. For more tips, including how to booty clap with your knees bent, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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