![]() ![]() But using the word Hip-Hop to talk about the dance is when it’s referring to the social dances done to Hip-Hop music. For terminology’s sake though, “Hip-Hop” is usually referring to the “culture” which consists of DJing, Graffiti, Emceeing/Rap and B-boying. are all the same dance and label them as “Hip-Hop”. For a lot of urban dance styles, non-dancers or people who aren’t well informed might think that b-boying, popping, locking, etc. There are times when things might get categorized under an umbrella term. If you’d like to contribute to any of these dance history sections, feel free to contact us. Our goal is to try and provide them with a starting point for more insight and also help point them in the right direction for more information. Everything written here is aimed primarily towards the non-dancers, or those who aren’t well informed about these dance styles and seek to learn more. Take a trip down memory lane and check out these other awesome Ranker lists, including the greatest 80s teen stars and the most successful charity singles ever.*Disclaimer: This dance history section is based on our own research, interviews, discussions with pioneers and also knowledgeable dancers in the community. Even street-inspired moves turned the breakdancing craze into a worldwide phenomenon, thanks to the 1984 movie Breakin' and its sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.What are your favorite 80's dance moves? Vote up for the hilarious GIFs below that you think should totally go to the top of the list and down vote any dances you think aren't so bitchin'. No one can forget the dance sequences in these movies, especially the famous lift in Dirty Dancing. Hollywood also helped bring various styles of dance into the mainstream in the eighties with films like Footloose and Flashdance. The most iconic of these, however, came from the brilliant mind of the King of Pop, who glided across the stage with his Moonwalk. Pantomime moves also became increasingly popular at dance clubs and parties, so it was completely acceptable and hilariously entertaining to watch children of all ages dancing the Sprinkler or the Lawnmower. These silly names were tame compared to what people actually looked like when they were doing the steps. The 1980s brought memorable dance steps such as the Running Man, the Roger Rabbit, and the Cabbage Patch. It's no surprise that several '80s dances on the list below remain popular to this day. Even though the majority of us failed, it was still fun to shake, shimmy, and slide to the beat. The decade also saw the rise of MTV because, believe it or not, the channel actually played music videos back in the day! Popular 1980s artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and the Bangles released videos featuring moves that millions of fans all over the world attempted on the dance floor. This GIF collection of popular dance steps from the eighties will take you back to an era when wearing shoulder pads and acid wash jeans were totally cool. Moonwalk your way through this list of the best '80s dance moves - you know you want to.
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