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Archive for December, 2003

Dance History: Hip-Hop Dance (Mid 80’s – Now)

By ⋅ 12/07/2003 ⋅ 2 comments

A brief summary of Hip-Hop Dance in it’s rawest form, from the Golden Era of Hip-Hop to the adaptation to today’s music.

Dance History: What is House Dance?

By ⋅ 12/06/2003 ⋅ One comment

Brief background on the origins of House Dance

Dance History: What is Jazz Rock?

By ⋅ 12/05/2003 ⋅ 8 comments

Check out this footwork style out of France. Reminiscent of James Brown footwork and done primarily to funk music.

Dance History: UK Jazz Dance (Bebop/Fusion)

By ⋅ 12/05/2003 ⋅ 2 comments

Originating from the UK, this is broken down into two styles, Bebop and Fusion.

A Little Dance History: B-boying

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Originating from the Bronx, known to the mainstream as “Breakdancing”

A Little Dance History: Popping, Boogaloo, Robot, Strutting, Fillmore, etc

By ⋅ 12/04/2003 ⋅ 7 comments

A breakdown of contributions from various dancers on the styles mentioned above.

Dance History: What is Locking?

By ⋅ 12/03/2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Stemming from the early Soul Dances of the late 60s/70s, learn more about this dance created by Don “Campbellock” Campbell.

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