Do you remember the twist?
The dance that took the world by storm over sixty years ago?
Well, a group of ladies in a viral video certainly do, and they’ve brought it back to life in a line dance that’s nothing short of epic.
Their performance is a delightful throwback, a nostalgic trip down memory lane that reminds us of the joy and fun the twist once brought to dance floors everywhere.
The twist first hit the dance scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and it was as much a cultural phenomenon as it was a dance craze.
Today’s younger generation may not be familiar with it, but the twist is still as enjoyable and entertaining as ever.
The line dance performance in the video was a diverse ensemble of eleven people of different ages, with most appearing to be in their forties or older.
The majority of the dancers were women, but there was one man who managed to join the group.
It’s easy to imagine that his wife might have persuaded him to attend the dance class that day.
The dance routine was masterfully choreographed by Karen Tripp.
She chose the perfect song for the performance – “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker.
This song is one of the most popular choices for doing the twist, and it set the perfect tempo for the dance.
The pace of the dance was neither too fast nor too slow, but just right to provide a bit of a challenge to the dancers.
As one YouTube commenter amusingly noted, “I’m 17 and this grandma is faster than me.”
The dance routine was described in the video description as an “absolute beginner line dance.”
While it may not have been overly complex, it was certainly stylish and cool.
The dance consisted of 32 counts and 4 walls, a term in line dancing that refers to the direction the dancers are facing.
The dancers in the video executed a series of moves that included sliding to the left, sliding to the right, clapping, and then turning towards the next wall.
And of course, there was a lot of twisting involved.
If this group had performed this dance on stage at a classic dance hall, they would have easily been the center of attention.
They were that smooth!
Watching the video feels like a journey back in time.
It’s a reminder that dances like these shouldn’t be forgotten.
The twist, which became popular around 1959 and peaked in the early 1960s, was seen as quite provocative at the time, with its hip shaking and arm swinging.
Today, many dances have adapted or incorporated these types of moves within more modern dance and giving them a new name.
It was a dance of youthful rebellion at a time when rock and roll was just starting to gain traction.
Today, however, it seems quite tame compared to some of the modern dance moves.
The video makes us want to try the twist ourselves.
It doesn’t seem too hard to learn.
If you’re at home with some time to spare, why not give it a shot?
Imagine the surprise and delight of your friends when you start busting out moves from the 1960s at the next party.
As one viewer commented, “This is the loveliest thing ever.”
The video has been viewed 1.4 million times and has received thousands of likes.
It’s clear that people online appreciate the charm and nostalgia of this line dance twist.
Watch them twist it out for yourself in the video below.
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