Hip-Hop History & Dance Styles PDF

1\. Origin of Hip-Hop Time & Place: 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. Cultural Movement: Aimed at expressing identity and creativity among marginalized communities, particularly African-Americans and Latino-Americans. Main Elements: Music: DJing, rapping (MCing), beatboxing. Dance: Styles such...

1\. Origin of Hip-Hop Time & Place: 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. Cultural Movement: Aimed at expressing identity and creativity among marginalized communities, particularly African-Americans and Latino-Americans. Main Elements: Music: DJing, rapping (MCing), beatboxing. Dance: Styles such as breaking, popping, locking, and others. Visual Art: Graffiti and street art. Fashion: Streetwear that has influenced global trends. Global Influence: Hip-hop evolved from a local movement to a worldwide cultural phenomenon impacting music, art, dance, and language. 2\. Etymology of \"Hip-Hop\" Hip: Originates from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE). Means "informed" or "current." First documented use in 1904. Hip-Hop Term: Coined in 1978 by Robert Keith "Cowboy" Wiggins, a rapper from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Inspiration: Mimicking military marching cadence ("hip-hop-hip-hop"). Integrated into stage performances and evolved into a cultural identity. 3\. Evolution of Hip-Hop Dance Roots: Street dance improvisation in the 1970s. Influence: Blended African-American and Latino-American styles. Collaboration: Dancers and DJs created dynamic performances. Popularization: Became a social and cultural trend through block parties in New York City. 4\. Major Dance Styles in Hip-Hop A. Popping Inventor: Sam Solomon (Fresno, California). Characteristics: Mimics robotic movements. Quick muscle contractions and relaxations, called "pops" or "hits." Focuses on isolating different body parts like wrists, shoulders, and chest. B. Isolation Definition: Moving individual body parts independently. Key Movements: Isolate the arm, head, or chest to create precise robotic moves. C. Locking Inventor: Don Campbell (Los Angeles, California). Characteristics: Involves freezing or "locking" movements momentarily before resuming. Upper body (arms and hands) is active, while the hips and legs remain relaxed. D. Breaking (Breakdancing) Other Names: B-boying, B-girling, breakers. Characteristics: Improvisational Style: Originated from up rock (another street dance style). Levels of Movement: Top rock: Standing dance moves. Down rock: Performed close to the floor. Power moves: Acrobatics like spins and flips. Freezing: Striking and holding poses dramatically. E. Waacking (Whacking) Inventor: Tyrone Proctor (1974). Characteristics: Dramatic swinging and sweeping arm movements, often compared to a "human hummingbird." Inspired by 1940s model poses (called "Garbo style"). Performed to disco music. F. Vogue or Voguing Origin: 1980s, East Coast USA. Characteristics: Inspired by magazine poses, particularly Vogue. Performed to house music. Competition Rule: No physical contact allowed; creativity and uniqueness determine the winner. Style includes mimicking or pantomiming opponents' moves. 5\. Key Figures in Hip-Hop Dance Robert Keith "Cowboy" Wiggins: Coined the term "hip-hop." Sam Solomon: Creator of popping. Don Campbell: Inventor of locking. Tyrone Proctor: Named waacking. 6\. Summary of Hip-Hop's Impact Originated as a means of self-expression and community building. Became a dominant cultural force influencing: Global music (e.g., rap, DJing). Art and fashion industries. Modern dance styles in entertainment and media.