PEH Flashcards
_____________ literally refers to the street dance styles and the music also evolved from the same place. People who were not good at any particular dance form took to the streets, moved their bodies sporadically to the hip hop music and brought this dance into evolution.
Hip Hop Dances
HIP HOP dance styles are divided into two. What are these?
Old School, New School
What are the dances in OLD SCHOOL? (3 - B.L.P. Acronym)
- B-Boying or Breakdancing.
- Locking
- Popping
What are the dances in NEW SCHOOL? (4 - K.J.E.H. Acronym)
- Krump
- Jerkin
- Electro-dance
- House
> One of the pillars of the original hip-hop movement
Traditionally done within a circle or cypher where b-boys will execute their dance moves, often competing improvisational with other boys.
B-boying / breakdancing
Characterized by sudden pauses or freezes, often in jive with the beat.
Locking
Often done standing up, in which the body is twitched or jerked in a way that goes with the beat. These twitches are called pops or hits.
Popping
Increasingly gained its popularity because of the energy and freedom it encourages. The four basic moves are jabs, arm swings, chest pops, and stomps.
Krump
It involves twitchy dance moves called jerks wherein the performer executes a set of leg stretches in and out.
Jerkin’
Urban dance in Paris during 2000’s. it focuses mainly on arm movements drawing inspiration from freehand glow sticking, industrial dance, disco, VOGUE AND WHACKING.
Electro-dance
Focused mainly with footwork and a pulsating upper body movement called “the jack”.
House
“Remember one thing through every dark night, there’s always a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out. Keep your heads up, and handle it” - ___________________
Tupac
“if people take anything from my music, it should be motivation to know anything is possible as long as you keep working at it and don’t back down.” - ________________
Eminem
> It is an expression of the body.
> A series of movements that follows the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
> It follows a rhythmic patterns and is usually accompanied by music.
> is one of the most beautiful forms of art.
> is also a therapy.
> is a form of expression.
Dance
During those times, dancing has always been a way during festivities, rituals, birth and death and or any occasions in life.
Primitive Period
Known philosophers that advocates artistry in dance as an integration of the body and soul.
Plato, Socrates and Aristotle
Slaves was used as interpreter of dance and they were called “entertainers”
Ancient Romans
Had the idea and popularized dance as a form of “worship”
Catholic Church
(SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF DANCE) (5)
> Develops cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
Improves coordination, balance flexibility and body composition.
Physical
WHY DO PEOPLE DANCE? (8 Reasons)
- It has been used in worship.
- It plays a role in courtship.
- It serves as a form of acquaintance for man and woman.
- It is an expression of one’s feelings.
- It brings victory or somehow restores health to life.
- It serves to entertain others.
- It gives beauty and inspiration to others.
- It is used as a whole-body workout.
(SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF DANCE) (5)
> Aids in releasing emotional and physical tension.
Decrease depressive symptoms.
Increases self-esteem and body image.
Emotional
(SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF DANCE) (5)
> Gives sense of togetherness and teamwork.
Encourage positive social interaction and interpersonal relationship.
Contribute to the individual’s potential for self-actualization in society.
Social
(SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF DANCE) (5)
> Promotes country’s rich culture.
Brings closer understanding of the lives of the people represented and an appreciation of their respective folk cultures.
Cultural
So why do people dance?
“LIFE IS AN ONGOING MOTION. DANCE IS AN EXPRESSION OF LIFE.”
(SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF DANCE) (5)
> Can be used as a form of worship.
An expression of gratitude to God.
SPIRITUAL
“Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible at the moment” - ____________
Erol Ozan