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Which of these dance styles originated in California?
Which of these dance styles originated in California?
What is the main characteristic of the "Lock" in Locking?
What is the main characteristic of the "Lock" in Locking?
Which dance style is characterized by creating an illusion of having no bones?
Which dance style is characterized by creating an illusion of having no bones?
Which dance style utilizes upper body movements to form geometric shapes?
Which dance style utilizes upper body movements to form geometric shapes?
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Which of these dances is considered a rave or club dance?
Which of these dances is considered a rave or club dance?
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Which dance style originated from the African American community of South Central Los Angeles?
Which dance style originated from the African American community of South Central Los Angeles?
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Which dance involves movements that can be described as "drifting across the floor"?
Which dance involves movements that can be described as "drifting across the floor"?
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Which of these dance styles is known for fast heel and toe twisting?
Which of these dance styles is known for fast heel and toe twisting?
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What is the primary cultural origin of hip-hop dancing?
What is the primary cultural origin of hip-hop dancing?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main elements of Breaking/B-Boying?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main elements of Breaking/B-Boying?
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What is the origin of the term 'waacking' in relation to dance?
What is the origin of the term 'waacking' in relation to dance?
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What is the purpose of executing dance styles like hip-hop dancing according to the lesson objectives?
What is the purpose of executing dance styles like hip-hop dancing according to the lesson objectives?
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Which of the following is considered a benefit of hip-hop dancing?
Which of the following is considered a benefit of hip-hop dancing?
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What is a characteristic common to both Locking and Popping dance styles?
What is a characteristic common to both Locking and Popping dance styles?
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In what city is hip-hop dance believed to have started?
In what city is hip-hop dance believed to have started?
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Which of the following is a specific movement in Breaking/B-Boying?
Which of the following is a specific movement in Breaking/B-Boying?
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Which style of hip-hop dance is characterized by the use of arms, wrists, and hands?
Which style of hip-hop dance is characterized by the use of arms, wrists, and hands?
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Who is credited with creating Locking dance style?
Who is credited with creating Locking dance style?
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Who is credited with starting the Poppin style of hip-hop dance?
Who is credited with starting the Poppin style of hip-hop dance?
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What defines the power moves in Breaking/B-Boying?
What defines the power moves in Breaking/B-Boying?
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What hip-hop dance style is associated with rave and club movements from Melbourne, Australia?
What hip-hop dance style is associated with rave and club movements from Melbourne, Australia?
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Which dance style is considered the first hip-hop dance style?
Which dance style is considered the first hip-hop dance style?
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Which benefit is NOT associated with dancing?
Which benefit is NOT associated with dancing?
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What is the significance of hip-hop as a cultural movement?
What is the significance of hip-hop as a cultural movement?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Hip-Hop Dance
- Hip-Hop is a cultural movement impacting music, dance, and lifestyle.
- It originated in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s.
- Hip-Hop dance styles include breaking, locking, popping, tutting, and shuffling.
Hip-Hop Dance Styles
Breaking (B-Boying/B-Girliing)
- A street dance originating in the Bronx.
- Combines acrobatics, gymnastics, and rhythm.
- Includes four basic movements: Top Rock, Down Rock, Freezes, and Power Moves.
Locking
- Created by Campbell Locking in Los Angeles in 1969.
- Popularized by the Lockers group.
- A dance characterized by "pauses" and held positions called "locks," similar to freezing.
Popping
- Popularized by Samuel Boogaloo and the Electric Boogaloos in Fresno, California, in the 1970s.
- A style using quick, sharp muscle contractions (pops or hits).
- Creates an illusion of motion and fluidity like drifting, gliding, or waving.
Tutting
- A style using arms, hands, and wrists to create geometric shapes.
- Originally practiced by young funk dancers.
Shuffling (Melbourne Shuffle/ Rocking)
- Originated in the 1980s Melbourne, Australia, underground rave scene.
- Characterized by fast heel and toe twisting, stepping, running man variations, and gliding movements.
Krumping
- An African American dance style from South Central Los Angeles.
- Characterized by strong, abrupt, expressive, exaggerated, and energetic movements.
- Used to release anger, aggression, and frustration in a non-violent way.
Waacking
- An African American street dance originating in the 1970s LGBT club scenes of Los Angeles and New York City.
- Characterized by stylized posing and fast synchronized arm movements.
Hip-Hop Dance Benefits
- Improves heart and lung condition.
- Increases muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness.
- Enhances aerobic fitness, weight management, coordination, agility, flexibility, and social skills.
- Improves physical confidence.
Generalization
- Hip-Hop dance is part of many Americans' lives through various media.
- It's rich in history and culture.
- It offers exercise and recreation.
Evaluation Questions
- Question 1: Hip-Hop's origin city: New York City.
- Question 2: Non-dance benefit: Relaxed Heart Beat
- Question 3: Poppin dance creator: Samuel Boogaloo
- Question 4: Tutting primary body parts: Arms, Wrist, & Hands
- Question 5: Dance style from Australian rave/club: Shuffling
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Explore the vibrant world of Hip-Hop dance, a cultural phenomenon that originated in the Bronx in the 1970s. This quiz covers various dance styles including breaking, locking, popping, and tutting, each with unique characteristics and history. Test your knowledge of Hip-Hop's impact on music, dance, and lifestyle.
