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What are some old school dances?

Here are some old school dances that were popular from previous decades:

1950s

- Rock and roll: acrobatic dance form with an uptempo rhythm.

- Jitterbug: a fast-paced dance with syncopated rhythms.

- Lindy Hop: energetic and bouncy style with a four-count rhythm.

- Swing: a family of fast-tempo dances with upbeat melodies.

- Waltz: a slower dance with a triple beat and a rotational motion.

- Cha Cha Cha: a Latin dance with a mambo beat and distinct hip movements.

- Mambo: lively and energetic dance, known for its quick footwork and hip motion.

1960s

- Twist: a dance characterized by a twisting movement of the hips.

- Hully Gully: involves swinging of the arms, bending of the knees, and kicking forward.

- Monkey: involves alternating hip movements and arm swings.

- Pony: energetic dance with continuous pelvic thrusts.

- Watusi: characterized by exaggerated hip and shoulder movements.

- Madison: consists of a series of arm and leg movements in sync with the beat.

1970s

- Disco: a combination of dance moves, freeform dancing, and freestyle performances.

- Hustle: a partner dance with a continuous flow of movements and a signature side-to-side motion.

- Salsa: a Latin dance known for its complex footwork and hip movements.

- Breakdancing: a street dance style involving acrobatic moves on the floor.

- Electric Slide: a line dance with basic step patterns and a rhythmic hand movement.

1980s

- Moonwalk: a signature dance move made famous by Michael Jackson.

- Popping: a dance style that involves jerky movements and quick contractions.

- Locking: a dance style characterized by freezes and intricate hand movements.

- Robot: a dance style that includes robotic-like movements, sharp angles, and sudden stops.

- Voguing: a dance style originated from the New York Ballroom scene, characterized by catwalk poses.

- Macarena: a pop dance with simple arm and leg movements to match its catchy song.

These dances have historical and cultural significance, and many of them continue to be enjoyed and incorporated into modern dance forms today.

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