Retro Dance Moves

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Instructions: Popular dances from the 1950s through 1980s

1.
Which dance craze of 1960 was popularized by Chubby Checker's hit song of the same name?
A
The Mashed Potato
B
The Watusi
C
The Twist
D
The Swim
2.
What 1950s dance involved partners performing acrobatic moves, throws, and flips?
A
The Stroll
B
The Lindy Hop
C
The Jive
D
The Bop
3.
Which TV show, hosted by Dick Clark, helped popularize many dance crazes from 1957 onward?
A
American Bandstand
B
Shindig!
C
Hullabaloo
D
Soul Train
4.
What disco dance move involved pointing one hand toward the ceiling and the other toward the floor?
A
The Hustle
B
The Bump
C
The Saturday Night Fever pose
D
The Robot
5.
Which 1962 dance craze mimicked the movements of mashing potatoes?
A
The Frug
B
The Mashed Potato
C
The Watusi
D
The Monkey
6.
What was the name of the popular 1970s disco line dance performed to Van McCoy's hit?
A
The Bump
B
The Hustle
C
The Bus Stop
D
The Electric Slide
7.
Which 1950s dance featured couples walking in two parallel lines, with each couple taking turns dancing down the center?
A
The Hand Jive
B
The Bop
C
The Bunny Hop
D
The Stroll
8.
What 1980s breakdancing move involved spinning on one's back on the floor?
A
The Worm
B
The Moonwalk
C
The Pop and Lock
D
The Windmill
9.
Which dance move did Michael Jackson famously debut on the 1983 Motown 25 TV special?
A
The Moonwalk
B
The Spin
C
The Robot
D
The Thriller dance
10.
What 1970s dance involved two people bumping their hips together?
A
The Hustle
B
The Funky Chicken
C
The Bump
D
The Bus Stop
11.
Which 1960s dance was inspired by a song by Major Lance and involved swinging your arms?
A
The Swim
B
The Freddie
C
The Monkey
D
The Jerk
12.
What was the name of the dance featured in the 1978 movie 'Grease' at the school dance scene?
A
The Stroll
B
The Lindy Hop
C
The Hand Jive
D
The Twist
13.
Which TV show, premiering in 1971, became famous for showcasing soul and funk dance moves?
A
In Living Color
B
American Bandstand
C
Soul Train
D
Solid Gold
14.
What popular 1960s dance mimicked swimming strokes?
A
The Surf
B
The Wave
C
The Watusi
D
The Swim
15.
Which 1980s dance craze was popularized by the music video for 'Safety Dance' by Men Without Hats?
A
The New Wave
B
Pogoing
C
Voguing
D
The Safety Dance

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