Evolution of Dance: the 80's to Now

Art Teacher, Mr. Travis A. Thompson in the Reid Park Academy Talent Show 2013
Instagram: @travisathompson

*I do not own the rights to any songs used in this video. No copyright infringement intended.
FAQs:
Yes, this was inspired by the idea from the original Evolution of Dance by Judson Lappily. Seen here:
-Yes, I'm a teacher.
-No, I don't work there anymore, I'm at a different school now.
-Yes, she accidentally said "Elevation" instead of "Evolution.
-Yes, I know I didn't do any MJ songs.
-Yes, I didn't break dance on purpose. I did simple dances.
-Yes, I still have the mix. If you want it email me(email address below)
-This is from June 2013. Any popular dance that came out afterwards would not be included.
-Yes, This was a talent show for kids

Song List in Order:
-DJ Rob Base- It Takes Two
-Salt-N-Pepa- Push It
-Digital Underground- Do the Humpty
-Sugarhill Gang- Apache
-MC Hammer- Can't Touch This
-Vanilla Ice-Ice Ice Baby
-Sir Mix-a-lot- Baby Got Back
-Tom Jones- It's Not Unusual
-Gucci Crew II-Cabbage Patch
-Diamond and D Roc-Bankhead Bounce
-Freak Nasty- Da' Dip
-69 Boyz- Tootsie Roll
-Quad City DJs-Train
-Will Smith- Getting Jiggy Wit it
-Timbaland & Magoo feat. Fat Man Scoop- Drop
-Webstar & Young B- Chicken Noodle Soup
-D4L- Laffy Taffy
-Dem Franchize Boyz- Lean wit it Rock wit it
-G Dep- Lets Get It
-Yung Joc- It's Goin Down
-Chingy-Right Thurr
-Soulja Boy- Crank Dat Soulja Boy
-Unk- Walk it out
-F.L.Y.- Swag Surffin'
-GS Boyz- Stanky Legg
-Beyonce- Single Ladies
-Rej3ctz- Cat Daddy
-New Boyz- You're a Jerk
-Cali Swag District- Teach Me How to Dougie
-Charlie Boy- Beef it Up
-PSY- Gangnam Style
-LMFAO- Party Rock Anthem(ending)

[tefopule]

The atmosphere, the audience, the background, this is just refreshing to watch.

[billystair]

This guy literally walked me through my musical lifetime. Props to him and major talent

[cruisingaltitudewaitress]

The joy in that room was electric. Let's bring joy and laughter back. 💞

[panorpenny]

Why did I just tear up thinking about how great teachers used to be, this teacher is awesome and will be able to connect with these kids for years to come because he inspires on common ground

[HarryFromTheNorthSide]

Imagine having him as your art teacher as a kid, that would’ve been a fun and inspirational art class.

[suzieqq]

I love that the people on the edges are restraining themselves from fully joining in

[gdirty]

that dude with the white shirt in the back lmao..i feel like he has no control over his body, like as soon as the song drops his body just starts moving before he givves it permission

[VictorGoRar]

10 years later and I still can't get enough of this.

[beautifulsoul]

I LOVE when teachers have youthful spirits. It give more clout with the students.

[Filmwithpurpose]

Someone needs to hit this dude up and tell him to make a new one for 2020

[dennesey]

Any vid that can make you laugh, cry, dance, cheer, laugh, cuss, pull a muscle, and rewind is doing its job well.

Mr. Thompson is a legend.

[jakublizon]

Man, it's really cool that he did that performance for little kids. He gave it everything he had, and kilt it.

[chanthaman]

He gotta be someone’s uncle that always dances in the family reunion

[rachelarruda]

Wow only realized after watching that it was the ART TEACHER 😱 what a legend

[morgy]

the 80's-90's was honestly so hype

[EliasAxelPettersson]

One of the best things a teacher can do is to inspire their students. This is exactly what this art teacher did in his own medium. I might not be a dancer (OK, I'm terrible), but this was awesome to watch. I know the kids appreciated this and love you!

[craftygirl]

I'm not sure what's more awesome, the fact he's such a tight dancer or how the kids go crazy over him doing so! What an inspiration! Love it.

[overitentirely]

the guy in the white shirt felt this with all his soul

[terrellgrier]

It’s funny cause all these songs are throwbacks now

[graceacasio]

Having fun with music, dancing and enthusiasm is all it takes to make children happy while in school and kudos to the teacher who knew to provide that. A happy environment produces happier children, as well a happier student