Hustle Dance Classes
Hustle originated in the 1970's disco era, popularised by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Although the white suits & gold chains have faded away, the dance has stayed!
Learn to Dance Hustle
Hustle History
Discotheques (Disco) with high quality sound systems, and flashing lights became a popular form of entertainment in Europe and America in the late 1960's and throughout the 70's. In the early 1970's a new dance craze became popular on the crowded dance floors of New York. 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' beats keeps this dance fresh, exciting and full of energy for today.
Hustle Characteristics
Turns, spins and wraps are primary components of the Hustle. The more accomplished dancers will use syncopated timing along with elaborate arm styling.
Hustle Music
Disco music is normally written in 2/4 or 4/4 time with a strong bass beat. The melody and beat are based on rhythm and blues and the accent of each of the base beats makes the music hard to resist.
Hustle Songs
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Believe - Cher
Social Dancing
We play Hustle songs frequently at our socials and parties. The dance’s retro feel and energetic tunes make it a great dance style to hit the social floor with.
Here is Graeme showing us the Hustle in a routine with his teacher Courtney…
Hustle Dance