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What is another term for b-boying?
Which dance style relies on rapidly contracting and relaxing muscles to create a jerking effect?
Who is credited with developing the Locking dance style in Los Angeles in 1969?
Which dance style is known for its distinctive stops and holding positions longer?
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Which street dance style was popularized by The Lockers crew?
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What term is often mistakenly used to refer to b-boying, but the original terms are b-boying and breaking?
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What is the primary origin of the dance form 'Waacking'?
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the 'Waacking' dance style?
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What is one of the main benefits of practicing hip-hop dance, according to the text?
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How does hip-hop dance classes provide mental health benefits, as described in the text?
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What is one reason the text suggests that hip-hop dance may be a more enjoyable form of exercise compared to other activities like running or biking?
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What is a key benefit of hip-hop dance in terms of physical health?
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What is a primary benefit of practicing hip-hop dance?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of street dance?
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What is a full street dance composed of?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of hip-hop culture?
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Where did hip-hop culture originate?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of hip-hop music?
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Study Notes
B-boying
- Breaking is another term for b-boying.
- The term 'b-boying' is often mistakenly used to refer to street dance but the original terms to describe this style are b-boying and breaking
Locking
- Locking is a dance style that relies on rapidly contracting and relaxing muscles to create a jerking effect.
- The Lockers crew popularized the Locking dance
- Don Campbell is credited with developing the Locking dance style in Los Angeles in 1969.
Waacking
- Waacking is a dance style known for its distinctive stops and holding positions longer.
- The primary origin of the dance form is from the gay ballroom scene in 1970s Los Angeles.
- A key characteristic of the Waacking dance style is not characterized by locking, but by fluid movement and posing
Hip-Hop Dance
- Hip-hop dance can provide mental health benefits by assisting with stress relief, improving overall mood, and boosting confidence.
- Hip-hop dance is known for its variety of styles and movements, such as popping, locking, breaking, and krumping.
- Hip-hop dance is a form of exercise that can be more enjoyable than other activities like running or biking because it is a social and creative activity.
- Hip-hop dance can improve physical health by improving coordination, balance, and flexibility, and enhancing cardiovascular health.
- Practicing hip-hop dance can increase strength, agility, and coordination, as well as improve overall fitness.
- Hip-hop dance is not characterized by its use of traditional ballet techniques.
- A full street dance is composed of a combination of various dance styles, including breaking, locking, popping, and krumping.
Hip-Hop Culture
- Hip-hop culture originated in the Bronx borough of New York City in the 1970s
- Hip-hop culture is a diverse and multifaceted movement with key elements including DJing, rapping, graffiti, and breakdancing.
- MCing (rapping), DJing , graffiti and breaking are all components of hip-hop music.
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Test your knowledge on street dance with this quiz! Learn about the evolution of street dance styles and its cultural significance in a fun and interactive way.
