Hip Hop is renowned for its vibrant and diverse array of dances, capturing the essence of cultural expression. From the infectious moves of the 'Cupid Shuffle', which delights children, to the more adult-oriented 'Da Butt', these dances have become integral to the fabric of Hip Hop. Break-dancing, a cornerstone of Hip Hop since its inception in the 1970s, is often hailed as one of the pioneering styles.
Though not all dances listed were directly created by Hip Hop artists, such as 'Twerk', they have been embraced as part of the Hip Hop culture. Many dances have catapulted their creators to sudden fame, but such acclaim can be fleeting. DJ Unk, for instance, rose to prominence with his 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' dances, which captivated the youth across the United States. However, as new dance trends emerged, his popularity waned.
List of Hip Hop Dances
- Bankhead Bounce
- Booty Dew
- Bop
- Cat Daddy
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Cooking Dance (Wonton Soup)
- Crank That
- Cupid Shuffle
- Da Butt
- Drop That NaeNae
- G Slide
- Harlem Shake
- Humpty Dance
- Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
- Pop Lock and Drop It
- Rockaway (Lean Back)
- Running Man
- Shoulder Lean
- Snap Yo Fingers
- Stanky Leg
- Swag Surfin’
- Dougie
- Hammer Dance
- Jerk
- Tootsee Roll
- Twerk
- Two Step
- Walk It Out
- WOP
- Get Silly
- New Orleans Bounce
- Yeet
- Go Big Lexi
- Spongebob Dance