Bust a move : six decades of dance crazes / J.K. Manero

Author: Manero, J. K.
Additional Titles: Six decades of dance crazes and 6 decades of dance crazes
Published: New York, NY : Itbooks, [date of publication not identified][2009]
Copyright Date: ©2009
Edition: 1st ed.
Physical Description: 126 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm

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Contents

Introduction -- Basic moves -- Index -- 1950s -- Chicken dance -- Get the look: for him -- Hard jive -- Get the look: for her -- Bunny hop -- Madison -- 1960s -- Monkey -- Get the look: for him -- Twist -- Get the look: for her -- Mashed potato -- Pony -- 1970s -- Hustle -- Bump -- Get the look: for her -- Bus stop -- Get the look for him -- Saturday night fever -- 1980s -- Timewarp -- Moonwalk -- Breakdance -- Get the look: for him -- Robot -- Get the look: for her -- 1990s -- Happy raver -- Get the look: for her -- Get the look: for him -- Running man -- Hammer dance -- Macarena -- 2000s -- Hip hop stomp -- Booty shake -- Get the look: for her -- Cranking -- Get the look: for him -- Air guitar.

Summary

From the Publisher: From the hand jives of the 50s to the Soulja Boy 2000s, disco divas to acid house ravers - Bust a Move is a collection of great steps from dance crazes, essential kit for groovers of all ages and the killer tunes that inspired them. Follow the steps and practice your moves before hitting the dance floor with this super freaky guide. Unique dances from the past 60 years are displayed in detail with background on their invention, the styles that went with them, the tunes that made them popular and the people that made the moves iconic. Each dance will feature step-by-crazy-step moves in color illustration. The book also features: Suggested tunes; What to wear-from a white tuxedo to Jacko's Beat It suit;The story of the dance-who invented it and how it caught on Scandal! The outrage in the press and other media at the time. Bust a Move is unique illustrated guide will cover over six decades of pop culture through dance. Featuring four-color step-by-step diagrams, cartoon illustrations, and absorbing feature spreads, this a visually exciting and entertaining volume.

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ISBN

9780061881800 (pbk.)
0061881805 (pbk.)

Note

Includes index.

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