Hip Hop Dance History
Introduction (Talha)
Hip-Hop is a popular style of dance that is known all over the world. People are very passionate about Hip-Hop dance. In fact, every year thousands of people compete in worldwide Hip-Hop competitions, with much more watching in live crowds and at home on TV. however, it can really be danced anywhere. With so many different styles, interesting music, a fascinating origin, and being able to wear anything you want when dancing, Hip-Hop can be very beautiful and definitely drop a few jaws.
Origin (Zach) Hip-Hop was created during the late 1960’s and the early 1970’s. It originated from the South Bronx of New York. A form of Hip-Hop dancing called Uprock and Breaking were created by African Americans and Latino Americans in New York. Another form of Hip-Hop dancing called Breaking or Breakdancing was created during the 1970’s. Locking, Roboting, Boogaloo and Popping was created by African Americans in …show more content…
Sometimes crews will have dance offs on the street or dance battles. Hip-Hop can also be performed at parties, just for fun or entertainment uses. Often times crews and people battle of with each other at competitions on stages with an audience. Some popular Hip-Hop competitions include Hip Hop International (HHI), World Supremacy Battlegrounds, World of Dance Tour (WOD) and many more.
Clothing (Rachel)
When dancing Hip-Hop, there is no specific piece of clothing you need to wear. Dancers dress casually; consisting of t-shirts, jeans, sweat pants, sneakers, baggy clothing or other comfortable clothing. Accessories such as snap backs are worn as well. Although what was listed are only some of the clothes typically worn, you can really wear anything. Sometimes in a crew, there are crew uniforms, or if performing, sometimes costumes are worn. There is no traditional clothing or cultural clothing needed to dance Hip-Hop. To sum up, really anything can be worn when dancing
Hip-Hop is a popular style of dance that is known all over the world. People are very passionate about Hip-Hop dance. In fact, every year thousands of people compete in worldwide Hip-Hop competitions, with much more watching in live crowds and at home on TV. however, it can really be danced anywhere. With so many different styles, interesting music, a fascinating origin, and being able to wear anything you want when dancing, Hip-Hop can be very beautiful and definitely drop a few jaws.
Origin (Zach) Hip-Hop was created during the late 1960’s and the early 1970’s. It originated from the South Bronx of New York. A form of Hip-Hop dancing called Uprock and Breaking were created by African Americans and Latino Americans in New York. Another form of Hip-Hop dancing called Breaking or Breakdancing was created during the 1970’s. Locking, Roboting, Boogaloo and Popping was created by African Americans in …show more content…
Sometimes crews will have dance offs on the street or dance battles. Hip-Hop can also be performed at parties, just for fun or entertainment uses. Often times crews and people battle of with each other at competitions on stages with an audience. Some popular Hip-Hop competitions include Hip Hop International (HHI), World Supremacy Battlegrounds, World of Dance Tour (WOD) and many more.
Clothing (Rachel)
When dancing Hip-Hop, there is no specific piece of clothing you need to wear. Dancers dress casually; consisting of t-shirts, jeans, sweat pants, sneakers, baggy clothing or other comfortable clothing. Accessories such as snap backs are worn as well. Although what was listed are only some of the clothes typically worn, you can really wear anything. Sometimes in a crew, there are crew uniforms, or if performing, sometimes costumes are worn. There is no traditional clothing or cultural clothing needed to dance Hip-Hop. To sum up, really anything can be worn when dancing