Discotheques (Disco) with high quality sound systems, and flashing lights became a popular form of entertainment in Hawaii the 1970’s. A new dance craze became popular on the crowded dance floors of Waikiki in the 1980s. This “Touch Disco” was called the Hustle. The Hustle marked a return to popular dances where couples danced touching each other. The popularity of modern and “retro” music with “disco” beat keeps this dance fresh, exciting and full energy today.
Does the word “Hustle” conjure images of Travolta line dancing in his bell bottom pants and famous disco pose? Well that couldn’t be further from the Hustle that is danced today on Oahu! It’s now a contemporary dance, always evolving and maintaining popularity. Hustle incorporates elements from several dances such as West Coast Swing, Latin dances and Ballroom arm styling. The quick rock steps should be matched with the quick drum beats in the music.
The "slow" drum beat and slow step can occur on any beat of a measure. Other rhythmic interpretations of the music are possible, including the use of "breaks" in the music. Another pattern in NC2S is the side-cross-side move. Typically, the lead starts this move by stepping to the side with their left foot and then crosses in front with their right foot. This is followed by another step to the side with the left foot. The rhythm, here, is quick, quick, slow. The follow does the same thing, but starts with their right foot. Both partners cross in front.
“Do a loony-goony dance, across the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world, that ain't been there before.”
Put something silly in the world, that ain't been there before.”
Does the word “Hustle” conjure images of Travolta line dancing in his bell bottom pants and famous disco pose? Well that couldn’t be further from the Hustle that is danced today on Oahu! It’s now a contemporary dance, always evolving and maintaining popularity. Hustle incorporates elements from several dances such as West Coast Swing, Latin dances and Ballroom arm styling. The quick rock steps should be matched with the quick drum beats in the music.
"Sh-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) by The Crew Cuts
The "slow" drum beat and slow step can occur on any beat of a measure. Other rhythmic interpretations of the music are possible, including the use of "breaks" in the music. Another pattern in NC2S is the side-cross-side move. Typically, the lead starts this move by stepping to the side with their left foot and then crosses in front with their right foot. This is followed by another step to the side with the left foot. The rhythm, here, is quick, quick, slow. The follow does the same thing, but starts with their right foot. Both partners cross in front.
"Social Dancers know that if you take care of the sense,
the sounds will take care of themselves."
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