Dance World Records

63 official dance records and counting

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

00:39 The Internet

Largest Group To Dance "The Carlton"

Rob Roush

Rob Roush led 290 people in dancing ’The Carlton’, a dance made famous by The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.

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.

01:22 United States

Most People Twerking At Once

Teen Choice Awards

At the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, 1,945 people twerked together, a RecordSetter World Record. The record was led by show hosts Lucy Hale and Darren Criss, and officiated by RecordSetter co-founders Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson.

00:34 The Internet

Most Consecutive Pirouettes

Sophia Lucia

Sophia Lucia pirouetted 43 consecutive times, a new world record. This is an unclaimed record attempt via Youtube UserID DancingWithYT. Do you own this record? Contact us to claim it. It was performed for a dance competition website: http://www.idance-productions.com

10:37 United States

Largest Group Dancing "The Hustle"

Eric Rhymes

590 people from World's Largest Hustle, LLC performed the Hustle dance.

00:16 Canada

Most “A La Seconde” Turns In 15 Seconds

Allie and Elle inc productions

Allie performed 24 "A La Seconde" turns in 15 seconds.

00:41 United States

Most "The Dab" Dance Steps Performed While Riding A Skateboard

Spencer Register

Spencer R. performed The Dab 69 times while riding a skateboard.

00:42 The Internet

Most Dance Moves By A Kitten Listening To "Beep" In 30 Seconds

Molly Welsh

Molly's pet kitten Nico, performed eight dance moves in 30 seconds while listening to Beep by The Pussycat Dolls.

02:06 The Internet

Most Dance Illusions In One Minute

dancer valerie

Dancer V. performed 31 dance illusions in one minute.

00:10 Canada

Most “A La Seconde” Turns In 10 Seconds

Allie and Elle inc productions

Allie performed 18 "A La Seconde" turns in 10 seconds.

Fastest Application Of Classical Dance Make-up To 100 Artists

K. Sri Kanth

K. Sri Kanth put classical dance make-up on 100 different artists in 100 minutes.

01:07 United States

Most Consecutive Grand Battements In 20 Seconds

Kitty Jensen

Kitty J. performed 30 grand battements in 20 seconds.

00:30 Canada

Most Grand Jetes In 30 Seconds

Allie and Elle inc productions

Bobbie-Allannah performed 20 grand jete in 30 seconds.

05:28 Canada

Largest Group Of People Dancing While Holding Gourds

Mel Sampson

Mel Sampson documented 90 people dancing while holding gourds. The record was set live on-air on 95.9 Sun FM outside their Canadian studio.

01:12 United States

Longest Time Planking In Front Of An Audience

JohnSmith123

A total of 23 students planked in front of an audience of more than 100 people for 41.01 seconds.

03:24 United States

Most People Dancing "The Whip" While Wearing Glow Sticks

Jin K

A total of 77 middle and high school students and leaders at Harris Creek Baptist Church Youth Ministry in Waco, Texas danced The Whip while wearing glow sticks.

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