The Worm: The Iconic Dance Move

Ever wondered about the secrets behind the Worm dance? This episode unravels the captivating story of this foundational hip-hop dance move. Discover how the Worm came to be, from worm farms to the hip-hop avatar in the Bronx! Jamie delivers the definitive history, fun facts, and warnings for anyone ready to "wiggle on down to the ground" and try the Worm themselves. Tune in for an engaging deep dive into the worm locomotion!!

References: 

1. Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Worm (dance move). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worm_(dance_move)

2. Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm. (2013, July 23). History of the worm dance. https://unclejimswormfarm.com/history-of-the-worm-dance/

3. Medina, S. (2018, May 20). The worm [Presentation]. Prezi. https://prezi.com/p/v1dzyi-w0els/the-worm/

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8. The New York Times. (2024, April 2). How to do the worm. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/learning/how-to-do-the-worm.html

9. RecordSetter. (n.d.). Longest distance travelled doing “the worm” in 10 seconds. https://recordsetter.com/world-record/longest-worm-distance/11123

10. Guinness World Records. (2023, January 17). Most times to perform the worm dance move through a hoop in 30 seconds. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/732402-most-times-to-perform-the-worm-dance-move-through-a-hoop-in-30-seconds

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