Street Dance Basics Quiz

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What is another term for b-boying?

  • Breakdancing (correct)
  • Locking
  • Popping
  • Boogaloo

Which dance style relies on rapidly contracting and relaxing muscles to create a jerking effect?

  • Boogaloo
  • Locking
  • Popping (correct)
  • B-boying

Who is credited with developing the Locking dance style in Los Angeles in 1969?

  • Don Campbell (correct)
  • B-kid
  • The Lockers crew
  • Samuel Boogaloo Sam Solomon

Which dance style is known for its distinctive stops and holding positions longer?

<p>Locking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which street dance style was popularized by The Lockers crew?

<p>Locking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is often mistakenly used to refer to b-boying, but the original terms are b-boying and breaking?

<p>Breakdancing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary origin of the dance form 'Waacking'?

<p>African American street dance from the 1970s disco era in Los Angeles and New York City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the 'Waacking' dance style?

<p>Emphasis on footwork and leg movements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main benefits of practicing hip-hop dance, according to the text?

<p>Improved cardiovascular health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hip-hop dance classes provide mental health benefits, as described in the text?

<p>By reducing stress and depression through exercise and music (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>It is more socially engaging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of hip-hop dance in terms of physical health?

<p>It works the entire body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of practicing hip-hop dance?

<p>Improved fitness and physical shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of street dance?

<p>Performed in formal dance studios (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a full street dance composed of?

<p>A variety of different dance moves and styles combined (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of hip-hop culture?

<p>Ballroom dancing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did hip-hop culture originate?

<p>The Bronx, New York City (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of hip-hop music?

<p>Ballet dancing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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