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.
The dance itself is famously based on a routine performed by Donald Faison (as Dr. Turk) in the TV show Scrubs . fortnite_default_dance_bass_boosted
Host to many fan-made "earrape" edits, such as those by falcongamer-50. Formally known as "Dance Moves," the emote has
You can find various iterations of the track, ranging from standard 12-second clips to extended "extreme" versions: Turk) in the TV show Scrubs
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
Used in video edits where a peaceful or normal scene suddenly cuts to a distorted character dancing, often intended to startle the viewer.
Often used as the background music for "Fortnite Dances But They Are BASS Boosted" compilation videos. Fortnite default dance bass boosted - SoundCloud