Evolution of Dance is the finale to Laipply's show called "Inspirational Comedy".[3] His website describes the show as "combining his thoughts about life and change with humor".[4] In 2002, he began closing many of his college, high school and corporate appearances with his unusual dance medley. It soon became a "crowd favorite".[5]

In the video, Laipply dances to a soundtrack that plays through various popular songs ranging from Elvis Presley to MC Hammer and Michael Jackson. During its initial rise in popularity, it amassed over 10 million views in under two weeks and was featured on CNN, MSN, E!, USA Today, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and AOL.[6] Judson tells the story behind the creation of the Evolution of Dance in a video interview available on StayTunedTV.[7]

Laipply recently created Evolution of Dance 2, a continuation of his Evolution of Dance video, featuring songs ranging from James Brown to Soulja Boy. The video is available on YouTube. Since its release on January 9, 2009 the video has garnered over 7 million views.[8]

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[edit] List of songs
[edit] Evolution of Dance
Song Artist/Work Duration[9] Released
"Hound Dog" Elvis Presley 0:000:14 1956
"The Twist" Chubby Checker 0:140:31 1960
"Stayin' Alive" The Bee Gees 0:310:38 1977
"Y.M.C.A." The Village People 0:380:56 1978
"Kung Fu Fighting" Carl Douglas 0:561:03 1974
"Keep On" The Brady Bunch 1:031:17 1969
"Greased Lightnin'" John Travolta 1:171:28 1978
"You Shook Me All Night Long" AC/DC 1:281:42 1980
"Billie Jean" Michael Jackson 1:421:49 1983
"Thriller" Michael Jackson 1:501:58 1983
"Oompa Loompa" Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1:582:04 1971
"Mr. Roboto" Styx 2:042:14 1982
"Break Dance (Electric Boogie)" West Street Mob 2:142:28 1983
"Walk Like an Egyptian" The Bangles 2:282:36 1987
"The Chicken Dance" Bob Kames 2:362:42 1992
"Mony Mony" Billy Idol 2:422:57 1981
"Ice Ice Baby" Vanilla Ice 2:573:11 1990
"U Can't Touch This" MC Hammer 3:123:42 1990
"Love Shack" The B-52's 3:423:46 1989
"Apache (Jump on it)" Sugarhill Gang 3:464:02 1981
"Jump Around" House of Pain 4:024:15 1992
"Baby Got Back" Sir Mix-A-Lot 4:154:22 1992
"Tubthumping" Chumbawamba 4:224:32 1996
"What Is Love" Haddaway 4:324:40 1993
"Cotton Eye Joe" Rednex 4:405:01 1994
"Macarena" Los Del Rio 5:015:06 1996
"Bye Bye Bye" 'N Sync 5:065:29 1999
"Lose Yourself" Eminem 5:295:33 2002
"Hey Ya!" Outkast 5:335:39 2003
"Dirt Off Your Shoulder" Jay-Z 5:395:49 2003
"Ice Ice Baby"
(Lyrics played: "Yo, let's get outta here. Word to your mother") Vanilla Ice 5:495:52 1990
"Bye Bye Bye"
(Lyrics played: "Bye, bye, bye") 'N Sync 5:526:00 1999

[edit] Evolution of Dance 2 (less info)