The Hustle is a disco or nightclub partner social dance that was extremely popular in the 1970's.
Based on older dances such as the mambo, the Hustle originated in Hispanic communities in New York and Florida in the 1970's. It became an international dance craze in 1975 following Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony's "Hustle". Tipped off by DJ David Todd, McCoy sent his partner Charlie Kipps to the Adam's Apple disco of New York's East Side. McCoy wrote the tune and arrangement while watching a secrectary Kipps had noticed at the disco demonstrate the dance. The forthcoming album was renamed Disco Baby and McCoy was named "Top Instrumental Artist" of 1975. (Jones and Kantonen, 1999)
There are various forms of the Hustle, including the New York Hustle and the Latin Hustle.
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