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

: It’s an eight-beat count, but you only step three times before a brief pause (Step-Step-Step-Pause).

: Create a "beak" with your hands in front of your face, opening and closing them rhythmically.

: Tuck your hands into your armpits and flap your elbows like wings in time with the beat.

: 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

: Step back with one foot, bring the other to meet it, and tap. Switch feet and repeat.

: Follow the lyrical cue to lean or step backward while maintaining the flapping motion. 3. Popular Versions to Practice

The foundation is the standard Cumbia "back-step," which creates a playful, swinging motion.