Hip hop is a dance style that is very energetic, and is usually danced to hip hop music. It is a unique style that allows the dancer to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personality or "flavor" to it. The style of hip hop has many different small styles within the 'hip hop' style. The first dance associated with hip hop is breaking.
Hip hop was first mentioned in the 1970's when new moves were introduced to the dance world to accompany the sounds of hip hop music. It all started in the Bronx of New York, and was found most popular among African Americans, and Latin Americans. Then, it traveled to the 'Beat Street' corners of Compton, California where young people everywhere took notice of this style.
Because hip hop is more like a culture rather than just one style, there are many aspects to the 'hip hop culture'. The culture of hip hop was influenced by several things; disc jockeys (also known as DJ), graffiti art, MCs (also known as rappers), and B-Boys and B-Girls. Each of these things contribute to the dance style of hip hop as well. The styles that are involved within the style of hip hop are breaking, popping, locking, gliding, ticking, and krumping.
Source:
-Bedinghaus, T. (2001). Hip hop - All About Hip Hop. Allabout.com. http://dance.about.com/od/typesofdance/p/Hip_Hop.htm.
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