What is shing a ling?

Shing-a-ling is a dance style and music genre that originated in the 1960s in New York City. It is characterized by a distinctive rhythm and syncopated footwork, often accompanied by a Latin-inspired horn section. The name "shing-a-ling" refers to the sound of the cymbal in the music's driving beat. The dance style is often performed solo or in pairs and includes moves such as the shing-a-ling step, the rock step, and the cha-cha-cha. The shing-a-ling dance and music gained popularity in the 1960s, especially within African American and Latino communities. It influenced the development of funk music and disco, and its rhythm and style can still be heard in contemporary music today.