Participation dance is a class of dance that encourages dancing in a group such as a song composed by what accordion player in the 1950's?
Participation dance Participation dance (also group-participation dance or audience participation dance) is a major class of dance that encourages dancing in a group. It includes social games based on dancing, for example at weddings, festivals and other social gatherings. Some have simple words to be sung to the music, which may act as a reminder of the steps - one example is the Hokey-cokey. Some consist of a few simple steps learned either from simple instructions given by a leader or from watching others. Examples are Electric Slide, Macarena, YMCA, and the Chicken Dance.
The Safety Dance "The Safety Dance" is a song by Canadian new wave/synth-pop band Men Without Hats, released in Canada in 1983 as the second single from "Rhythm of Youth". The song was written by lead singer Ivan Doroschuk after he had been kicked out of a club for pogoing.