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Mahogany Challenge sweeping social media

By Tolly Carr

Posted on August 16, 2017

Dance challenge going viral.

Every now and again something of actual quality goes viral on the Internet with the hashtag to match. During the month of August, the #MahoganyChallenge has definitely been a fun one to watch.

Mahogany-N-Motion, the dance team from Spelman that puts on a show every weekend alongside House of Funk from Morehouse, put out a three-minute dance routine on Youtube with simple instructions. Try it and tag us.

People online have accepted the challenge, including the head coach.

Coach @Sugar_RaeYvonne slayyying us with Spelman style & grace!! Try our #MahoganyChallenge and tag us! 💃🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/oH7AxuLANW

— Mahogany-N-Motion (@TheMC_MnM) August 14, 2017

In addition to Twitter, you can catch most of the fun on their Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BX1lLWtAX6M/?taken-by=mahoganynmotion

The song used in the routine is “My Sub Part 3” by hip-hop artist Big K.R.I.T. Based on the responses that Mahogany has received it looks like the future of the dance team is in pretty good hands with potential recruits.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXzErZLA5pZ/?taken-by=mahoganynmotion

Since it’s an online competition it’s open to everyone.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BX19gYxgAWb/?taken-by=mahoganynmotion

So if you’re ready to take the challenge download the music track, set up your phone to record and bust a move! Tag the ladies on Instagram and see what they have to say.