Fake Disco Moves

Source: The Times Herald (Port Huron, Michigan) 04 Apr 1979, Wed Page 1

I love the names of these moves, especially "Funky Elbows" and "Shoulder Sniff."

For some reason I am reminded of this classic video.

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Posted By: Paul - Fri Jun 04, 2021
Category: Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators | Self-help Schemes | 1970s | Dance

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The Funky Four Corners is pre disco but a real dance. Here's how to do it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaYbymRhyrc

There are variants such as the Funky Eight Corners and the Funky 16 Corners. You can hear more than you probably want to here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/Spiney_Norman/funky-four-corner-soul-struttin-down-broadway-shing-a-ling/

Posted by S. Norman on 06/04/21 at 07:27 AM

I’m old enough to remember when learning how to disco-dance was a big deal (and big business). There were dozens of books available on it (home video wasn’t a thing yet) and dance studios like Arthur Murray couldn’t keep up with demand. The main reason why guys were interested was because disco dancing was seen as a great way to meet women and get laid.

Posted by Brian on 06/08/21 at 09:06 PM

...which, of course, is the main reason guys are interested in anything. Except for sports during a game, probably.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 06/09/21 at 09:48 AM

The only dance I know is "The Elevator" (there are no steps).

Posted by Phideaux on 06/09/21 at 12:01 PM

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