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Where are street dance styles typically performed?
What is a defining characteristic of street dance?
Which city is considered the birthplace of hip-hop culture?
What are the pillars of hip-hop culture?
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What is the original term for breakdancing?
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Which dance style is known for full-body spins and rotations that give the illusion of defying gravity?
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What technique is the basis for popping in dance?
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Which dance style is characterized by holding positions longer, similar to a freeze or sudden pause?
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In which city was the dance style of locking created by Don Campbellock Campbell in 1969?
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Which dance style involves making geometric shapes with body parts, inspired by Ancient Egyptian positions?
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Study Notes
Street Dance
- Refers to dance styles that have evolved outside of dance studios, often performed in informal spaces.
- Characterized by improvisation and social interaction, encouraging spectators and dancers to engage.
Hip-Hop Culture
- Originated in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s, primarily among African Americans and influenced by Latin Americans.
- Comprises four pillars: DJ-ing, breakdancing, graffiti art, and rapping.
B-Boying/Breaking
- Also known as breakdancing, it's a style of street dance that originated in the 1970s in New York City.
- Practitioners are called b-boys, b-girls, or breakers.
- Four core movements: Toprock, Downrock, Freezes, and Power moves.
Popping
- Popularized by Samuel Boogaloo Sam Solomon and his crew, the Electric Boogaloos.
- Involves quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the body.
- Characterized by a jerking appearance, similar to an explosion within the body.
Locking
- Created by Don Campbellock Campbell in 1969 in Los Angeles, California.
- Popularized by his crew, The Lockers.
- Identified by its distinctive stops, characterized by holding positions longer.
Krumping
- Originated in the African-American community of South Central Los Angeles, California.
- A highly energetic and expressive dance style to release anger.
- Often involves painting faces in different designs.
Tutting
- A creative way of making geometric shapes using body parts.
- Derived from ancient Egyptian portraits.
- Pioneered by King Tut aka Mark Benson.
Shuffling
- Also known as the Melbourne Shuffle or Rocking, originated in the late 1980s in Melbourne, Australia.
- Characterized by a fast heel-and-toe action, suitable for various types of electronic music.
- Some variants incorporate arm movements.
Waacking
- An African American form of street dance originating from the 1970s.
- Not fully described in this text, but mentioned as a significant style of street dance.
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Test your knowledge on street dance, a style that evolved outside of dance studios and is often improvisational and social. Learn about hip-hop, a cultural movement known for its impact on music and more.
