Before The Twist, These 8 Dance Crazes Took The World By Storm!

Whether it’s the Jitterbug of the 20’s, the Twist of the late 50’s/early 60’s, or the Macarena of the 90’s, dance fads don’t last very long.

Chris Foster

It seems like every generation has their own dance craze. Whether it’s the Jitterbug of the 20’s, the Twist of the late 50’s/early 60’s, or the Macarena of the 90’s, many of these dance fads don’t last very long. In the following clip from British Pathé, you’ll see 8 dance crazes that came and went, well before the above mentioned fads. Some of them you’ve probably heard of, but some of them are quite obscure. See for yourself, and let us know, which dance craze was your favorite?

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