"anti-gravity lean" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: anti-gravity leans [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Michael Jackson in 1987, when he created this performance dance maneuver, for the music video of Smooth Criminal. The move appears to defy gravity, as one would topple over without the special restraints used for the procedure. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Michael Jackson|in=1987}} Coined by Michael Jackson in 1987 Head templates: {{en-noun}} anti-gravity lean (plural anti-gravity leans)
  1. (dance) In performance dance, a freestanding 45-degree lean, with a special shoe, anchored to the floor by a support bolt locking to the dance shoe. Wikipedia link: Smooth Criminal Categories (topical): Dance Synonyms: antigravity lean
    Sense id: en-anti-gravity_lean-en-noun-YAT6RWiW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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