FAQ’s
At Twerk Team USA, we proudly honor and celebrate the rich culture of twerking. A movement deeply rooted in Black history. Our mission is to preserve the legacy of this art form by teaching technique with style, credibility and respect for its origins.
We understand that twerking is more than just a dance style, it is a cultural statement, a celebration of the body, and a powerful tool of empowerment for women. While our team focus is precision, energy, and flair, we are committed to educating our community. The love we have for this style fuels to motivate women of all backgrounds and body types to embrace, appreciate and celebrate their bodies unapologetically.
For over seven years, we have stayed true to this mission and building a space that uplifts, educates, and empowers and we have no intention of slowing down.
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Twerking is a popular style of dance that focuses on lower body movements using hips and butt. The style is typically done in a squat position and requires flexibility, strength, and rhythm. Despite its party-like image, twerking is a highly athletic and expressive form of movement.
Even though the exact origination of this style is unknown; many attribute Mapouka, a traditional dance from the Dabou region of Cote d’Ivoire, to be one of the first with its “dance of the behind.”
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No single person or group created twerking, but its origins can be traced back to West African tribes who developed hip-based dances centuries ago and eventually became the foundation for dances in Caribbean and Southern U.S. communities.
In Ivorian culture, this “la danse du fessier” faced controversy and temporary government bans for its perceived indecency. The dance became popular among youth and eventually turned into modern day twerking.
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In the 1990s, a high-energy dance style emerged in New Orleans called Bounce. This style is known to be credited as “twerking.”
In the turn of the century, main-stream artists began incorporating twerking into performances. Pop icons such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and, most notably, Miley Cyrus brought twerking to the stage. Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok amplified their reach, turning twerking into a worldwide trend.
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Today, twerking can be associated with exotic dancing and many specific movements have developed in these spaces.
When African and Caribbean cultures first developed these movements, they were not created for sexual purposes, but for ceremonies, celebrations and community gatherings.
Here at TTUSA we empower women with moves that make women feel sexy for themselves, not for others, we create a safe space to dance and create.