Here are the top 7 dances in the
United States throughout the ages.
1. In 1941, the Lindy Hop rose to popularity as swing
music became prevalent throughout the U.S. It was named after pilot Charles Lindbergh.
2. The Twist was first popular in
1960 thanks to Chubby Checker's song, "The Twist."
It came back in 1964 when the Beatles released
their cover, “Twist and Shout.”
3. The 1975 musical film, ‘The Rocky Horror
Picture Show,’ introduced the song,
“The Time Warp,” and its accompanying dance.
4. Michael Jackson ignited the moonwalk craze when
he first did it in 1983 while performing “Billie Jean.”
5. In 2000, the "Cha-Cha Slide” was released by
Mr. C The Slide Man. The song tells listeners
exactly how to do its iconic dance.
6. Beyoncé brought the “Single Ladies” dance
to popularity in 2008, inspiring many celebs
and shows to spoof the well-known dance.
7. In 2016, the go-to dance move was dabbing,
with Carolina Panthers’ player Cam Newton
being credited with making it popular.
United States throughout the ages.
1. In 1941, the Lindy Hop rose to popularity as swing
music became prevalent throughout the U.S. It was named after pilot Charles Lindbergh.
2. The Twist was first popular in
1960 thanks to Chubby Checker's song, "The Twist."
It came back in 1964 when the Beatles released
their cover, “Twist and Shout.”
3. The 1975 musical film, ‘The Rocky Horror
Picture Show,’ introduced the song,
“The Time Warp,” and its accompanying dance.
4. Michael Jackson ignited the moonwalk craze when
he first did it in 1983 while performing “Billie Jean.”
5. In 2000, the "Cha-Cha Slide” was released by
Mr. C The Slide Man. The song tells listeners
exactly how to do its iconic dance.
6. Beyoncé brought the “Single Ladies” dance
to popularity in 2008, inspiring many celebs
and shows to spoof the well-known dance.
7. In 2016, the go-to dance move was dabbing,
with Carolina Panthers’ player Cam Newton
being credited with making it popular.
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