: During the lyric "sacúdete sacúdete como una gallina" (shake like a chicken), perform a rapid shoulder or hip shake.
The (The Chicken Cumbia) is a lively, humorous party dance often performed at Mexican fiestas and TikTok challenges. While multiple versions exist, it is most famously associated with artists like Fito Olivares and Reyes García . 1. Mastering the Basic Step
: Create a "beak" with your hands in front of your face, opening and closing them rhythmically. Cumbia De La Gallina
: Step back with one foot, bring the other to meet it, and tap. Switch feet and repeat.
: Tuck your hands into your armpits and flap your elbows like wings in time with the beat. : During the lyric "sacúdete sacúdete como una
What makes this specific cumbia unique is the miming of a chicken's movements during the chorus.
: Move your hips in the opposite direction of your feet (e.g., if your right foot flexes, hips go left) to add that signature dynamic flare. 2. Adding the "Chicken" Choreography Switch feet and repeat
The foundation is the standard Cumbia "back-step," which creates a playful, swinging motion.