10 Questions
What was the name of the street gang that Afrika Bambaataa was a member of before becoming a popular musician?
Black Spades
In what year was the term 'hip-hop' first mentioned in the media?
1982
What contributed to the decline of gang activity in poor neighborhoods of New York?
Growing popularity and success of hip-hop dance and culture
What is the main purpose of social hip-hop dance in the 1980s?
To bring people together and create a sense of unity
Who was often credited as one of the pioneers of teaching hip-hop dance at the beginning of the 21st century?
Buddha Stretch
What sparked the rapid growth in popularity of hip-hop dance during the 1980s and 1990s?
Success of hip-hop dance
What event led to the popularity of breaker teams like the Rock Steady Crew and the New York City Breakers?
Filming of 'ritual battles' that were then imitated by teenagers
What are the two main categories that hip-hop dance split into as it became more commercialized?
Old School and New School
What are some basic dance moves associated with Old School hip-hop?
Reebok, smurf, prep, cabbage patch, the wop, the fila (rembo), happy feet
What important stage in the formation of hip-hop as a dance genre involved the emergence of international competitions?
International competitions in the form of battles and stage art
Explore the connection between street gangs and the history of hip hop dance, and understand the influence of hip-hop culture in poor neighborhoods of New York during a time of drugs and crime. Learn about the Black Spades gang and its ties to popular musicians.
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