Purpose
Where did dance sessions move to?
Gyms and community centers
When did hip-hop begin to get noticed by the media?
Early 1980s
When did hip-hop dance evolve?
70s and 80s danced primarily to funk and old school hip-hop music
Which selection best describes Grandmaster Flash?
A. dancer and vaudeville performer/became noted as the house choreographer for the various artists on the Motown label
B. hip-hop recording artist and DJ/considered to be one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJing, cutting, scratching and mixing
C. singer, songwriter, and dancer/called the "King of Pop"/was one of the most popular entertainers in the world/was the best-selling music artist at the time of his death
B. hip-hop recording artist and DJ/considered to be one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJing, cutting, scratching and mixing
Which selection best describes Charles (Cholly) Atkins?
A. dancer and vaudeville performer/became noted as the house choreographer for the various artists on the Motown label
B. actor, dancer, choreographer/A founding member of The Original Lockers along with Don "Campbellock" Campbell, Fred "Rerun" Berry and Toni Basil/Became one of the founders of the dance style commonly known as locking/Best-known role was as Ozone in the 1984 hit cult film, Breakin', as well as in its sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
C. singer, songwriter, and dancer/called the "King of Pop"/was one of the most popular entertainers in the world/was the best-selling music artist at the time of his death
A. dancer and vaudeville performer/became noted as the house choreographer for the various artists on the Motown label
What was the result of forming crews?
Gave members a sense of belonging and pride
Name 1 film that helped introduce hip-hop?
Wild Style
Style Wars
Beat Street
Breakin'
What type of movement were East Coast b-boys doing?
Freezing in power moves in their breaks (the athletic breaking style)
Which selection best describes Fred (Rerun) Berry?
A. singer, songwriter, and dancer/called the "King of Pop"/was one of the most popular entertainers in the world/was the best-selling music artist at the time of his death
B. actor and street dancer/best known for the role of Fred "Rerun" Stubbs on the 1970s television show What's Happening/was a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live
C. an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader/Began as gospel singer/An originator of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance/he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul"
B. actor and street dancer/best known for the role of Fred "Rerun" Stubbs on the 1970s television show What's Happening/was a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live
Which selection best describes Shabba - Doo (Adolfo Quiñones)?
A. dancer and vaudeville performer/became noted as the house choreographer for the various artists on the Motown label
B. actor and street dancer/best known for the role of Fred "Rerun" Stubbs on the 1970s television show What's Happening/was a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live
C. actor, dancer, choreographer/A founding member of The Original Lockers along with Don "Campbellock" Campbell, Fred "Rerun" Berry and Toni Basil/Became one of the founders of the dance style commonly known as locking/Best-known role was as Ozone in the 1984 hit cult film, Breakin', as well as in its sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
C. actor, dancer, choreographer/A founding member of The Original Lockers along with Don "Campbellock" Campbell, Fred "Rerun" Berry and Toni Basil/Became one of the founders of the dance style commonly known as locking/Best-known role was as Ozone in the 1984 hit cult film, Breakin', as well as in its sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
What did hip-hop remind people of?
It reminded those in the city that the color of their skin, their background, their socioeconomic status were no match for the inherent connection between all people, and Hip Hop was their common ground
What battle was picked up by newspapers and National Geographic?
A battle between Rock Steady Crew and the Dynamic Rockers at the Lincoln Center
What type of movement were West Coast b-boys doing?
Mimicking department store mannequins in theirs (The imitation of the movement of artificial life)
Which selection best describes James Brown?
A. singer, songwriter, and dancer/called the "King of Pop"/was one of the most popular entertainers in the world/was the best-selling music artist at the time of his death
B. actor and street dancer/best known for the role of Fred "Rerun" Stubbs on the 1970s television show What's Happening/was a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live
C. an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader/Began as gospel singer/An originator of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance/he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul"
C. an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader/Began as gospel singer/An originator of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance/he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul"
Which selection best describes Michael Jackson?
A. singer, songwriter, and dancer/called the "King of Pop"/was one of the most popular entertainers in the world/was the best-selling music artist at the time of his death
B. actor and street dancer/best known for the role of Fred "Rerun" Stubbs on the 1970s television show What's Happening/was a member of the Los Angeles-based dance troupe The Lockers, with whom he appeared on the third episode of Saturday Night Live
C. an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader/Began as gospel singer/An originator of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance/he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul"
A. singer, songwriter, and dancer/called the "King of Pop"/was one of the most popular entertainers in the world/was the best-selling music artist at the time of his death
What happened to breakers?
Breakers went on to be featured in commercials for major brands such as Burger King, Pepsi, Coke, Panasonic, talk shows, news shows, and even the 1984 summer Olympics
What movie featured dancers from the battle that was picked up by newspapers and National Geographic?
Flashdance
What type of hip-hop movement was primary in the 1970s and 1980s?
Breaking, popping, and locking
What is Rennie Harris known for?
Bringing street dance to the stage.
Where did Poppin' originate?
Fresno, California
What does breaking display?
Athleticism, attitude, originality, and dominance
What popular show helped popularize hip-hop?
Soul Train
Can hip-hop movement have meaning?
Yes, each movement has meaning.
What happens in a dance battle?
1. B-boys and b-girls would dance against each other hoping to earn pride and respect through one-upping their opponent
2. Battling could be seen as a non-violent alternative to violence
3. The dancers, DJs, and emcees all created an environment where everyone was respected for who they were and how they expressed themselves
Where did locking originate?
Los Angeles, California