: Moving arms in front like a swimming motion or sliding hands across the eyes.
: Shifting weight on the balls of the feet with heels moving in and out.
The song serves as a lyrical "how-to" for various 60s fad dances: : Swinging arms up and down while marching. Land of 1000 Dances
: Written and released by Chris Kenner in 1963, the song originally featured 16 named dances, including the Pony , the Watusi , and the Mashed Potato .
: The "Na na na na" hook was popularized by the Los Angeles group Cannibal & the Headhunters in 1965 after their lead singer forgot the lyrics during a live performance. : Moving arms in front like a swimming
: Shuffling hands on top of each other in a rhythmic pattern.
: Recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Pickett's version added the legendary "cannibal" intro and became a massive crossover hit. : Written and released by Chris Kenner in
: The song is a staple in films like The Great Outdoors and video games like Just Dance 3 . Common Dance Moves Mentioned