Decision by Dance History: Foot Stompin' Timeline

Prehistoric Era (100,000 BCE)

Early humans develop the "Flail" dance, where they flail their arms wildly to express excitement or warning.

Learn more about the Flail

Neolithic Era (5,000 BCE)

The "Stomp" dance emerges, where people stomp their feet to signal the arrival of important guests or to signal the start of a long-awaited feast.

Read about the origins of Stomp

Medieval Era (1200 CE)

Minstrels popularize the "Hop to It" dance, where they jump around with abandon to entertain royalty and peasants alike.

Explore the art of Hopping

Modern Era (1960s)

The "Shimmy Shimmy" dance takes the world by storm, where people shimmy their shoulders to express rebellion and freedom.

Discover the secrets of Shimmy Shimmy
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