Anyone know the name of some of the dances in Hairspray?

Question:dances are from the 50's/60's-like the 'mash potato'?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: dances are from the 50's/60's-like the 'mash potato'?

Most of the dances on Hairspray were choreographed for the production. As to the "mashed potato" here is a link that may help you learn a few steps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvNp98ESe...

If you want to find more, you can search the specific dance name or Hairspray on youtube.

Good luck!