This Old-School Dance Challenge Is Going Viral On TikTok, And Millennials And Gen X’ers Are Loving It

    The good old days.

    Liz Richardson
    by Liz Richardson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    It’s no secret that TikTok has become well-known for helping create the latest dance trends.

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    However, LOOOOONG before Gen Z’ers were going viral for hitting the “whoa,” there were many popular dance moves that defined older generations — and TikTokers are bringing them back!!!

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    In this old-school dance challenge, popularized by TikTok user @nate_t3xas, Gen X’ers and millennials are completing a set of memorable dance moves from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

    The trend features unforgettable dances like "the MC Hammer":

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    "The running man":

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    "Lean wit, rock wit it":

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    And much much more.

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    So, let’s go back in time and reminisce with these 13 TikTok videos featuring iconic old-school dance moves we'll never forget:

    1. Here are TikTok users @nate_t3xas and @vonte_swang:

    2. TikTok user @camthedancer1:

    3. User @mdsofficial:

    4. User @rehima23:

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    Comment your fav! #ItStartsOnTikTok #TikTokWithAlexa #dancer #takeovertiktokchallenge DC: @vonte_swang @nate_t3xas @iamcardib @brunomars @willsmith

    ♬ Finesse Remix Dance Break By Bruno Mars - nate_t3xas

    5. User @i_am.kate_b:

    6. User @hailee_payne:

    @hailee_payne

    AYE! Had to jump on the #GenX & #Millennials challenge!! Too hype! DC: @nate_t3xas & @vonte_swang! #takeovertiktokchallenge #throwback #bounce

    ♬ Finesse Remix Dance Break By Bruno Mars - nate_t3xas

    7. User @jaythedancer96:

    8. User @davidjrx:

    9. User @justjaysun:

    10. User @jls_official._42:

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    ‼️GenX & Millennial Takeover TikTok Dance Challenge‼️ Dc: @nate_t3xas and @vonte_swang #fyp #foryoupage #dance #throwback #viral

    ♬ Finesse Remix Dance Break By Bruno Mars - nate_t3xas

    11. User @ninuca_c7:

    12. User @thedancindentist:

    13. And finally, user @themoringbunch:

    Which dance moves do you remember? Which ones are your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!