West African
What instrument is used most of the time
Drum
What do many East African dances celebrate or tell stories about?
A) spiritual B) Community and tradition C) A way to keep them distracted
Community and tradition
This singer's "Thriller" video introduced hip-hop-inspired choreography to pop music.
Michael Jackson
Where did Jazz dance develope
New Orleans
You raise one arm in the air (like you're waving hello), then sway your body side to side while keeping the other arm relaxed or adding your own flair
paired with whip
what is NAE NAE
Energetic, youthful dance with hip movements and drumming
Kpanlogo, Adowa, Agbadza
Ghanaian dance culture
What is Ethiopia's famous dance called
eskista
The earliest hip-hop block parties took place in which New York borough?
The Bronx
When was Jazz created
1917
a swing dance created in Harlem during the 1920s
Lindy Hop –
Why do people dance in West Africa
To celebrate life events and perform rituals
where is this dance from, Vertical jumping with straight posture, performed by warriors (Morans), performed in a circle, with rhythmic chanting and no musical instruments.
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Where did hip-hop dance originate from?
The Bronx, New York City
Who is considered the father of theatrical jazz dance?
jack cole
a street dance style that originated in the 1960s and is characterized by a sharp, percussive contraction and relaxation of the dancer's muscles to create a "pop" or "hit" in sync with the beat. It originated in African American communities in California during the 1970s as a street dance style connected to funk music
Popping
What is a famous West African dance
Zaouli
where is this dance from, Varies by tribe, but often includes synchronized group movements and drumming.
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When was Hip-Hop dance created?
late 1960s and early 1970s
Who is the most famous Jazz dancer
Alvin Ailey
Shoulders moving, Dancers isolate the shoulders while adding chest pops, neck tilts, and head nods to create a dynamic flow
What is Eskista ethiopian dance