Hip Hop Dances That Originated in New York

The Dope Walk, Harlem Shake, the Shmoney Dance and more.

The Harlem Shake - This dance recently resurfaced with a looser interpretation, but gained national attention in 2001 with Harlem rapper G-Dep and Diddy's music video for "Let's Get It," featuring members from Jesse Rutland's Harlem Shakers. It's said to be inspired by ancient Egyptians, according to Harlem's Al B, who is credited with originating the move.(Photo: Bad Boy Records)
Chicken Noodle Soup - This extension of the Harlem Shake emerged in 2006 with DJ Webstar and Young B's smash hit of the same name. Using a series of steps like "let it rain," "clear it out" and "let's get it," the dance helped to enhance Harlem's basketball culture, providing entertainment in between games at Rucker and "baby" Rucker parks.(Photo: Universal Records)
Aunt Jackie - Harlem-based rapper/producer Jason Fox showcased his skills with the Hood Presidents in their 2007 for the synthesized catchy track "Aunt Jackie." In the video, first uploaded to MySpace, he and the crew perform a remix of the "running man" and "soul clap" to create the song's accompanying dance. Another a viral sensation.(Photo: Island Def Jam)
Lean Back - Bronx-bred rapper Fat Joe, Remy Ma and the Terror Squad started a movement with "Lean Back," the lead single from their album True Story. In the music video, which features a cameo from Kevin Hart, he's everywhere, the Squad does the "lean back," aka the "rockaway."(Photo: Universal Records)The Tony Yayo Dance - When G-Unit member Tony Yayo dropped the video for "So Seductive," featuring 50 Cent, everyone was talking about the Queens rapper's signature move. Beyoncé does her own rendition of it during her performance of "***Flawless."(Photo: Interscope/G Unit Records)

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Chicken Noodle Soup - This extension of the Harlem Shake emerged in 2006 with DJ Webstar and Young B's smash hit of the same name. Using a series of steps like "let it rain," "clear it out" and "let's get it," the dance helped to enhance Harlem's basketball culture, providing entertainment in between games at Rucker and "baby" Rucker parks.(Photo: Universal Records)

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