Dance part 2Popular Music

“The Twist”Chubby Checker

(1960)

http://youtu.be/xbK0C9AYMd8

“The Twist”

“Pony Time”

“The Fly”

Why did “The Twist” become so popular?

• 1) It was simple, anyone could do it

• 2) It was “safe” -- no touching partner

• 3) Massive marketing by Dick Clark

• 4) All of the above

the Roaring 1920s

the Charleston

Did the set steps of the Charleston prevent

personal expression?

• 1) Yes

• 2) No

Line dancing

“Boot Scootin’ Boogie”

the Tush Push

Clogging

“The Macarena”Los del Rio, 1995

Of all the dance crazes we have seen, do any of them require a partner?

• 1) Yes

• 2) No

Break dancing