[ad_1] Disco and punk were popular dance genres in the 1970s. Punk dances included the Mosh and Pogo, while disco had the Hustle and was popularized by Donna Summer. John Travolta’s moves in Saturday Night Fever also inspired dances. The most common dances of the 1970s are in the disco and punk genres, and dances […]

[ad_1] The 1960s saw the rise of communal dances with vivid names like the mashed potato, fly, penguin, monkey, swim, and funky chicken. The Twist was the most popular dance, followed by other twist songs from various artists. The dances moved away from partner dancing. Other popular dances included the Locomotion, the Duck, the Hanky […]

[ad_1] The 1950s saw the rise of popular dances beyond waltzes and swing, thanks to American Bandstand. The Twist, Jitterbug, Cha-cha, and Lindy Hop were group dances, while the Stroll was a line dance. The music and dance of the 1950s expressed the growth and rebellion of America’s youth, leading to the birth of “dirty […]