# Evolution of Dance

> Judson Laipply's six-minute routine became YouTube's most-viewed video.

- Owner: Judson Laipply
- Kind: Creator moment
- Sector: Entertainment
- Seed date: 2006-04-06
- Milestone date: 2006-06-19
- Date basis: Documented milestone; not a measured attention peak.
- Spread Score: 33 (Niche, provisional), v1.3
- Mechanics: Underdog, Maker origin, Platform jump, Press loop, Response chain

## Summary

Laipply uploaded his stage routine for a MySpace embed. Television and email sharing carried it beyond that page. It led YouTube’s viewing chart in 2006; later work included a book and an ESPN campaign.

## Timeline

- 2006-04-06 — Judson Laipply (YouTube) — Laipply uploaded the six-minute routine to YouTube to embed it on his MySpace page.
- 2006-06-06 — Today (TV) — Today aired Laipply's routine; Salon reviewed his appearance the following day.
- 2006-06-07 — Salon (Press) — Salon criticized Laipply's Today appearance and argued that the web rewarded mediocrity.

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Canonical URL: https://howitspread.com/cases/evolution-of-dance

Cite as: How It Spread (2026). “Evolution of Dance.” Case HIS-01475. Spread Score v1.3: 33/100. Updated 2026-10-23. https://howitspread.com/id/HIS-01475