DJ Casper, the creator of the dance hit and wedding reception staple “Cha Cha Slide,” died Monday following a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 58. His death was reported by his wife Kim to ...

DJ Casper, creator of the “Cha Cha Slide” dance craze, has died. On Monday (Aug. 7), his wife confirmed the 58-year-old passed away due to a battle with cancer. The Chicago native, whose real name is ...

The popular line dance, which gained international fame in the early 2000s, has been a staple at family functions, night clubs and more for more than 20 years. By Derrick Bryson Taylor DJ Casper, the ...

Don your dancing shoes as we track down the Chicago band members, musicians, and dancers who helped create five iconic moves. Editor's Note: This story was originally published in September of 2017.

DJ Casper, creator of the 2000 novelty hit “Cha Cha Slide” and its ubiquitous line dance, has died at 58. Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., died Monday after a seven-year battle with ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Answer Cancer is an initiative aimed at wiping out that deadly disease, and a popular local entertainer is doing his part. There is little doubt he hasn't had you on the dance floor ...

Are you? OK, welcome to MS Mojo. And today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 songs that gave us famous dances. Slide to the right now be on safe one. I couldn't for this list. We're looking ...

The DJ behind the iconic line dance the “Cha Cha Slide” has died at age 58 following a battle with cancer. DJ Casper, real name Willie Perry Jr, died Monday, ABC 7 Chicago reports. The Chicago native ...