# Footloose-Inspired Dance Videos The ‘Pop Culture’ Walt Whitman High Video Features Ser By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-walt-whitman References: [mostwatchedtoday](http://www.mostwatchedtoday.com/walt-whitman-high-school-madeon-pop-culture-dance-video/) The ‘Pop Culture’ Walt Whitman video is a fantastic new [dance video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-for-the-weekend) set to the popular Madeon song, which mashes up a bunch of major [pop tunes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda) to create a whole new compilation track. The dance, performed by students Jackson H. and Alyssa S., was directed by Hassam K. of [Walt Whitman High School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-verts) in New York. The video features similar dance moves to Footloose, also a movie based on high school dancing. Having been featured as one of the most watched videos over the last weekend, the video has reached the level of hot and viral. Performed throughout the highschool—in classrooms, gyms, bleachers, parking lots, etc.—the video shows a perfect combination of hilarity and nostalgia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dance Video Compilation Tracks:** Businesses can create new and innovative dance videos by mashing up popular songs. - **Pop Culture-inspired Dance Routines:** Brands can create sponsored videos featuring pop culture-inspired dance routines performed by students. - **Viral Dance Challenges:** Companies can create viral dance challenges using popular music and encourage their customers to participate. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create new content with dance videos inspired by popular culture. - **Education:** Schools and universities can create dance videos as a fun way to engage students. - **Brand Marketing:** Brands can collaborate with schools to feature sponsored dance videos to increase brand recognition and engage customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culture-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katseye-and-monster-high.md) - [Interactive Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it.md) - [Metaverse Dance Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-dance-day.md) - [Choreographed Retailer-Backed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-parker-posey.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Rewarding Dance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desperados-dance-club.md) - [Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound.md) - [Singer Soda Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-good.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md)