From Lynda S – Dance trivia – wha was the first dance where two people danced apart, but faced each other? Many thanks.

Mr. Pop History – hmmm – you’re reading this blog aren’t you? Not long ago, I answered a question about “The Twist” by Chubby Checker. Well, that too is your answer! The song was written by the late Hank Ballard who also choreographed the dance.

Also, according to some – “The Twist” was the first rock record embraced by adults (Dick Clark). Twist