The Freddy was a short-lived 1960s dance craze prompted by the release of the song Do the Freddy by Freddy & the Dreamers. The dance never achieved great popularity, though a re-interest occurred in the 1980s when the song (and dance) were incorporated into a gag in the movie Troop Beverly Hills. Chubby Checker made it to the TOP 40 with "Let's Do the Freddie" in 1965. Jump to: navigation, search The 1960s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ... Fad dances are dances which are characterized by a short burst of popularity, while Novelty dances typically have a longer-lasting popularity based on their being characteristically humourous or humour-invoking, as well as the sense of uniqueness which they have. ... Jump to: navigation, search // Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 1960s and 1970s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ... The DVD cover to Troop Beverly Hills. ... Jump to: navigation, search Ernest Evans (popularly known as Chubby Checker) (born in Spring Gulley, South Carolina in October 3, 1941, grew up in South Philadelphia. ...

To do The Freddy, simply stand in place; then, in rhythm with the music (preferably the song "Do the Freddy,") first extend the left leg and left arm; then the right leg and right arm. Repeat until song's conclusion.