Dance World Records

73 dance world records, videos, and challenges

Dance world records feature all different styles of dance, from the Twist to the Worm to go-go and the Macarena. If you've put in hours of practice doing tap, ballet, jazz or ballroom dancing, here's the place to show it off. If you're not a seasoned performer, it doesn't matter - just gather some friends and rave with glow sticks or crank the car stereo and groove in a parking lot.

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Records

02:06 The Internet

Most Dance Illusions In One Minute

dancer valerie

Dancer V. performed 31 dance illusions in one minute.

01:44 Australia

Most People Doing "The Chicken Dance" At A Sporting Event

Attendees of Australia vs. England Twenty20 Cricket Match

At the Australia vs. England Twenty20 Cricket Match, 31,910 people performed the Chicken Dance, the most ever at a sporting event.URDB official Ella Morton traveled from New York City to witness the feat, which was created by KFC. Read more about the event here.

00:32 United States

Most Times Performing The 'Berries & Cream' Dance In A Pizza Hut

Peter Shaffern

Peter Shaffern performed the Berries amp; Cream Dance twice inside a Pizza Hut restaurant.

00:38 The Internet

Most People Doing The Cabbage Patch Dance In A Whole Foods With A Crying Bearded Man Watching

Team Hot Pink

18 members of Wieden Kennedy’s Team Hot Pink did The Cabbage Patch Dance[] in a Whole Foods while a crying, bearded man watched. The record was set in Portland, Oregon on April 1, 2010 at the agency’s 28th annual Founders’ Dayparty.URDB World Records co-foundersDan Rollman and Corey Henderson were on hand to preside over the event. [#FD28][]

00:42 United States

Most Clogging '#1 Steps' Performed In 30 Seconds

Kelly Reeves

Kelly Reeves performed 42 clogging ‘#1 steps’ in 30 seconds. Reeves learned the dance form while growing up in Georgia, and performed onstage at the Grand Ole Opry many times. The record was set at a World Record Appreciation Society event held at Joe’s Pub in New York City. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present as witnesses. #WRAS16

01:49 United States

Most People Dancing To A Song Playing From A Car Stereo

James Medina

James Medina and Paul Bryan led a group of 208 people dancing to music playing from a Ford Fusion. They set the record as part of Fusion 41, a nationwide world record challenge created by the Ford Motor Company. tag:RecordSetterBook01

01:16 Poland

Most People Doing "The Robot" At Once

iRobot Poland Team

The iRobot Poland team led 659 people in doing "The Robot" at Ustka Beach in Poland. They set the record as part of their summertime event and to promote awareness of the importance of home robots in everyday life.

06:41 India

Most People Dancing At Once While Holding Sugarcane Stalks

spkschools namakkal

478 students from SPK Schools in Namakkal, India danced at once while holding sugarcane stalks. Dr. S.Prabu Kumar, chairman of the school institution, organized the record.

05:12 The Internet

Most People With Their Dancing Partners In Wheelchairs Performing A Choreographed Tango Dance

Wheelchair Dancers Organization

Wheelchair Dancers, a nonprofit organization, led 80 participants in wheelchairs and their dance partners in dancing the Tango. They set the record to promote self-esteem and teamwork, fun, and inspiration for physically challenged people. Learn more about the feat here.

01:26 United States

Largest Group Of People Dancing "The Dougie" While Kneeling

Caleb Baker

Caleb B. led 253 people in dancing The Dougie while kneeling.

00:31 United States

Most People Dancing “The Robot” Without Listening To Music

Bay to Breakers

At the Zappos.com Bay to Breakers road race in San Francisco, California, 17 people set a world record for Most People Dancing “The Robot” Without Listening To Music. The record was one of 40 set that day, allowing the race to set an additional record for “Most World Records Set at a Road Race.” See all 40 records at RecordSetter.com/Zappos.

02:00 South Africa

Largest Group Of Children Dancing The "Nae Nae Dance"

Executive Mayor

City of Champion's Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan led 47 children in dancing the Nae Nae dance.

10:36 South Africa

Most People Dancing The "Gumboot Dance"

Executive Mayor

A total of 22 people danced the Gumboot Dance at once. They set the record to promote unity and social cohesion in their community.

06:28 India

Most People Performing A Karnataka Folk Dance At Once

Maharishi Vidya

541 students at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Tamil Nadu, India performed a Karnataka folk dance at once.

06:00 India

Most People Performing Tamil Fusion Folk Dance At Once

Maharishi Vidya

524 students at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Tamil Nadu, India performed a Tamil Fusion folk dance at once.

04:51 India

Most People Performing Kummi Folk Dance At Once

Maharishi Vidya

509 students at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Tamil Nadu, India performed a Kummi folk dance at once.

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