Hip hop dance is a range of street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture. It has deep historical and social roots in African American culture, having emerged in Black communities living in 1970s New York. Here are some key points about hip hop dance:
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Styles: Hip hop dance is influenced by a wide range of styles that were created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States. Some of the primary influences include breaking, locking, and popping. Other derivative styles include street, Memphis Jookin, turfing, jerkin', and krumping. There are also studio-based versions of hip-hop, sometimes called "new style," and a hip-hop influenced style of jazz dance called lyrical hip hop.
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Attributes: Hip hop dance is characterized by bounces and rocks, executed to hip hop music. It is often performed in crews, with freestyle and battles being common elements.
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History: Hip hop dance began during the late 1960s and early 1970s, originally inspired by the movements of African dancing, and flourished as a new style of dance performed on the street for the people. The television show Soul Train and the 1980s films Breakin', Beat Street, and Wild Style showcased these crews and dance styles in their early stages, giving hip-hop dance mainstream exposure.
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Moves: There are many popular hip hop dance moves, including the running man, the cabbage patch, the worm, and the moonwalk. Hip hop dance is also known for its improvisational and freestyle elements.
Overall, hip hop dance is a high-energy, expressive form of dance with a fascinating history and a wide range of styles and moves.
