HOUSE BASICS
Describe how to do a "lotus"
What is a move that smoothly slides your feet from side to side
Demonstrate an arm wave
Arm wave
Toprock
Toprock
A person who breakdances is referred to as what?
B-boy or B-girl
Where is considered the birthplace of HipHop?
The Bronx
Where in considered the birthplace of house dance/music?
Chicago
What music video did we watch thats considered the most iconic of all time?
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Kick step touch or kick ballchange
Kick step touch or kick ballchange
How many steps are in the Brooklyn Stomp?
6 steps
What is one element of hip hop that is NOT breaking?
MC, DJ, Grafitti
What genre of music came BEFORE house and influenced it's sound?
Disco
Demonstrate a slide to the floor
Slide to the floor
Lotus with a knee
Lotus with a knee
Why is this style of dance referred to as "breaking?"
When the DJs would break and mix the music, the dancers would dance on these designated breaks.
Define "cypher"
A circle of dancers in which people freestyle or battle
Demonstrate a "dip"
Slide your leg around and dip the opposite side of your body
What city did the style of dance 'tutting' start?
Los Angeles
Shuffle
Shuffle
What is an example of a powermove?
An exciting move that uses the whole body, like a back flip or floor spins.
How do we differentiate house music from other forms of music?
Heavy bass beat and electronic sound layered over other types of music.
In your own words, define "check your body at the door"
Leave your issues and bad vibes at the door to help yourself and everyone have a good time
Which country won the women's Olympic final in breakdancing?
Japan
Breaking six step (on the floor)
Breaking six step (on the floor)
What was break dancing used as an alternative to in some NYC communities?
Physical violence/ conflict
Which element of hiphop later turned into what we know as rapping today?
MCing