On each beat of music body jerks in a whiplash fashion - but not too hard! Arms go up on first jerk, down on second jerk, up on third jerk, down on fourth jerk, and so on. The Jerk: Dancer stands in relaxed position. This dance can be done at various levels - twist high, medium and low! Arms are slightly bent and swing in time with music.

Dancer should put weight on balls of feet and twist feet along with hips. Hips rotate or twist in time with the music. The Twist: Dancer stands in relaxed position. Many folks who lived through the 60s still enjoy these dances and will be happy to demonstrate! They are relatively easy to learn! Teacher will demonstrate each dance, or have students research each dance and present their findings – the dance itself! Students can ask parents, grandparents, anyone they know who is over age 50 about these dances. If possible, teacher will provide students an opportunity to view video of dances from the 1960s in order to see the dance styles of the times. In 1985, Mick Jagger and David Bowie teamed up to re-release the song and delivered a great version for dancing.īeginning dance formation: Students are scattered with 4-5 feet between them. * 'Dancing in the Street' – First released from Motown by Martha and the Vandellas in 1964.

However, the version released in 1987 from the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack has better sound quality. * 'Do You Love Me?' – Song first released in 1962 from Motown by The Contours.

Recommended music: Suggestions - although many tunes from the 60s will fit the bill!

60s dance moves names