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: Written and released by Chris Kenner in 1963, the song originally featured 16 named dances, including the Pony , the Watusi , and the Mashed Potato .
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: Shuffling hands on top of each other in a rhythmic pattern. : Written and released by Chris Kenner in
: The song is a staple in films like The Great Outdoors and video games like Just Dance 3 . Common Dance Moves Mentioned Common Dance Moves Mentioned : Moving arms in
: Moving arms in front like a swimming motion or sliding hands across the eyes.
: The "Na na na na" hook was popularized by the Los Angeles group Cannibal & the Headhunters in 1965 after their lead singer forgot the lyrics during a live performance.