The phrase "dance craze" refers to a particular style of dancing that becomes extremely popular for a certain period of time. It is a trend where many people start learning and performing the same dance moves. Full definition
Her great ambition in life, about which she is deadly serious, is creating a new dance craze that will sweep the planet. (csmonitor.com)
Come and watch our dancers as they demonstrate the latest dance craze that is a combination of Indian classical and Western hip - hop. (dallasartnews.com)
Eventually, because even cheerfully dancing skeletons are evil, I had to break up 2012's most irritating viral dance craze with a shotgun. (pcgamer.com)