10 Songs That Inspired Dance Crazes
3. DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide
Anyone who attended school in the noughties will most likely be familiar with the Cha Cha Slide at their local school discos. Casper’s choreographed dance was an absolute hit paired with a video shot in downtown Chicago displaying the simple dance moves. Casper surprisingly choreographed the moves as a favour for his nephew who was a personal trainer. In this case, the dance came first and then the catchy music was then added to create the "Cha Cha Slide".
The "Cha Cha Slide" topped the UK singles chart in 2004 with Scott Mills debuting the track on BBC Radio 1. This is when the “Cha Cha Slide” became a household name. The funky yet almost club style of the record made it universal yet still reminiscent of its aerobic roots.
The charm of this song is the straightforward simplicity of the dance, making it accessible for all and therefore perfect for the school disco. The song's steady rhythm allows fans to take the movements to the next level and put a personal spin on this dance classic.