06/12/2026
Hustle, the dance, originated in New York City in the early 1970's before the disco craze came along and exploded its popularity and appeal. That craze died down and Hustle was nearly lost as social dance, dance studios did keep it from completely dying out.
Part of what we do as dancers, learning and passing on the skills of partner dancing, is continuing the skill sets and keeping those dances alive.
How a dance born in New York City became a global phenomenonโโโand why its roots still matter.