Dab (dance) facts for kids
The dab is a simple dance move that became super popular around 2015. To do it, you drop your head into one arm, which is bent and pointing up, while stretching your other arm straight out to the side. It looks a bit like someone sneezing into their elbow!
Since 2015, dabbing has been used as a playful way to express excitement or fun. It quickly became a popular fad and an Internet meme among young people.
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What is the Dab?
The dab is a quick and easy dance move. To perform it, you quickly lower your head towards the inside of one elbow. At the same time, you raise your other arm straight out to the side. This makes it look like you are sneezing or coughing into your arm.
This move is often done to show excitement, confidence, or just for fun. It became a very recognizable gesture around the world.
How Did the Dab Start?
The dab dance move first appeared in the hip-hop music scene in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It gained popularity around 2014 and 2015. Many people believe that hip-hop artists helped to make the move famous.
Soon, athletes and celebrities started doing the dab. This helped it spread even faster. People saw their favorite stars doing it and wanted to try it too.
Why Was the Dab So Popular?
The dab became popular for several reasons. First, it is a very simple move that anyone can do. You don't need special dance skills to dab. Second, it was often used in funny or exciting moments. This made it a way for people to share their feelings.
It also spread quickly through social media. Videos and pictures of people dabbing went viral online. This helped it become a global trend and an Internet meme. An internet meme is something like a picture, video, or phrase that spreads quickly online. It is often copied and changed in funny ways.
The Dab as a Trend
For a few years, the dab was everywhere. You could see people dabbing at sports games, concerts, and even in everyday life. It was a way for young people to show they were part of a cool trend.
Even some politicians tried to do the dab! For example, Andrew Scheer, who used to lead the Conservative Party of Canada, was seen dabbing with a university student. This shows how widely the move had spread. While its peak popularity has passed, the dab remains a recognizable part of pop culture from the mid-2010s.
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Andrew Scheer, former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, dabbing with a university student
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See also
In Spanish: Dab (baile) para niños
