Breakdancing: Street Dance Among African American And Puerto Rican Youth
Break dancing
Zhen Gong
1000834396
Dr Annette Sanger
VPMA99H3
B-boying or breaking, also called breakdancing, is a style of street dance that originated among African American and Puerto Rican youths in New York City during the early 1980s. People who dance break dancing are usually called “B-boy” or “B-girl” distinct from their gender. Although the term "breakdancing" is frequently used to refer to the dance in popular culture and in the more mainstream entertainment industry, "b-boying" and "breaking" are the original terms. These terms are preferred by the majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners.
Breakdancing includes moving the feet sideways and onto the toes, spinning on the knees, head, hands and
Zhen Gong
1000834396
Dr Annette Sanger
VPMA99H3
B-boying or breaking, also called breakdancing, is a style of street dance that originated among African American and Puerto Rican youths in New York City during the early 1980s. People who dance break dancing are usually called “B-boy” or “B-girl” distinct from their gender. Although the term "breakdancing" is frequently used to refer to the dance in popular culture and in the more mainstream entertainment industry, "b-boying" and "breaking" are the original terms. These terms are preferred by the majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners.
Breakdancing includes moving the feet sideways and onto the toes, spinning on the knees, head, hands and