Formally known as "Dance Moves," the emote has been a staple of Fortnite since its release in 2017. It is the only emote granted to all players for free, making it the universal symbol of "default" players.
In early 2018, as Fortnite peaked in popularity, the "earrape" meme subculture adopted the default dance music. Creators began uploading versions on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube where the bass was so heavily amplified it became a wall of white noise. Why It Became a Meme fortnite_default_dance_bass_boosted
Often used as the background music for "Fortnite Dances But They Are BASS Boosted" compilation videos. Fortnite default dance bass boosted - SoundCloud Formally known as "Dance Moves," the emote has
Host to many fan-made "earrape" edits, such as those by falcongamer-50. The dance itself is famously based on a
The dance itself is famously based on a routine performed by Donald Faison (as Dr. Turk) in the TV show Scrubs .
To mock the "default" status of new or unskilled players by presenting their simple dance with aggressive, overwhelming power.
You can find various iterations of the track, ranging from standard 12-second clips to extended "extreme" versions: