A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London

By Tracy Kawalik

Published November 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM EST

Recently, the godfather of a music and dance genre known as Chicago Footwork came to London. But why are British fans so keen on this fast-paced American subculture?

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