Hustle is a partner dance done in a slotted pattern similar to WCS. And just like WCS, it can be danced very smooooothly, or with a lot of snap, acceleration and posing (vogue). Hustle began, freeform, in discos as a dance with simple footwork and a simple count; 1, 2 &3 (SQQS). In 3 count Hustle the pattern repeats every three beats, so to 4/4 music the accent changes continuously with respect to the pattern as the same step can fall either on a down or up beat. Typical Hustle music has every beat accented (e.g. the thump-thump-thump-thump of the bass drum in 1978 top 10 music) which is why disco music is so suitable for Hustle. In disco music there is no swing feel, so if your feet feel uncomfortable doing these '&' steps, it's because there is nothing to step to. The 2&3 in Hustle is a coaster step, which has a very smooth feel, hence does not emphasize the split point of the beat.
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What a great batch of songs, below. Charles and I might agree about one thing. The Philly sound of t.S.O.P. was great. (Oh, Oh, I'm regressing! From punk to disco...give it a few more years, I'll be advocating the sublimeness of the The Cowsills and The Osmonds.) K.C. and the Sunshine Band, had a mini-comeback a few years ago. My copy of Anita Ward's version of, "Ring My Bell, " has her wearing some outrageous ram's horn or something.
Fire," by The Ohio Players "The Hustle," by Van McCoy "I Will Survive," by Gloria Gaynor. This song became an anthem for countless women on and off the dance floor. Download the operative sound file and check it out! (463k/WAV format/16khz/21 seconds). "T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)," by M.F.S.B. featuring the Three Degrees "Rock The Boat," by the Hues Corporation "Boogie Wonderland," by Earth, Wind &Fire with the Emotions "Don't Leave Me this Way," by Thelma Houston "Boogie Nights," by Heatwave. Another downloadable anthem from the dancefloor. Grab It! (555k/WAV format/16khz/20 seconds) "Best of My Love," by The Emotions "Shame, Shame, Shame," by Shirley and Company. Not only is this a great sound clip (226k/WAV format/16khz/11 seconds) but you can send it to someone who deserves it! "Disco Lady," by Johnnie Taylor "Boogie Oogie Oogie," by A Taste of Honey "Got to Be Real," by Cheryl Lynn "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty," by K.C. &the Sunshine Band "Ring My Bell," by Anita Ward
Michael Pugliese, on his way to the record store to get the Rhino Records, "History of Disco, Vols. 1-10)