Updated On: 13 January, 2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Evita Roche
Today marks 63 years since the release of The Twist by Chubby Checker that went on to popularise this dance form. Here’s how you can master it on the dance floor

Twist developed as a dance form in the 1960s in the United States of America. Representation pic
The iconic song, The Twist by Chubby Checker went on to rule the top charts worldwide for two consecutive years after its release. The hype over the twist can be credited to the release of the song. The twist has since been incorporated in various dance forms such as the salsa, rock and roll, and the jive. Tracks to groove to the twist are a common section of the playlist at Christian wedding receptions across India.

A previous workshop by the dance community