Hustle

Discotheques (Discos) 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 the Hustle. The Hustle marked a return to
the popular dances where couples dance touching each other. The popularity of
modern and "retro" music with "disco" beat keeps this dance fresh, exciting and full of
energy for today. Finding the familiar sounds of the 70's is all too common in this
dance. Hustle being closely related to Swing, is one of the easiest dances to learn and
can be done in very short amount of time. It's perfect for a wedding reception, or large
groups of people! Best of all, this dance is also appropriate for modern day techno,
hip-hop or pop 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 on each of the bass beats
makes the music hard to resist.

Hustle songs and artists include:
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Last Dance - Donna Summer
Believe - Cher