During the 1980s, roller skating rinks were basically nightclubs for 13-year-olds. They were also a nexus for parachute pants-ed and Guess jean-ed youths to discover parameter pushing dance music.

How freestyle—a frenetic, synthetic Latin-flavored ’80s dance genre—bridged the disco and hip-hop eras while racking up scores of hits. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support.

Ever wish you had a time machine? Well, some parents are proving the '80s aren't that far away — through dance. In the trend, kids play the 1984 track “Smalltown Boy” by the British pop band Bronski ...