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The Twist is the dance that swept not only the United States, but the world in 1961. It was inspired by Chubby Checker's song, The Twist." Though none became as popular as The Twist, it inspired dances such as the Jerk, the Pony, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, the Monkey and the Funky Chicken.

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