EVALUATION OF BREAKDANCING By, Zac and Maleny
THE BEGINNING … � African Americans in the 1960 ’ s were oppressed in the Bronx, New York where breakdancing was born. � Early breakers consisted of gang members, instead of using violence they created a dance style mixed with capoeira and other martial arts, to release aggression.
WHY B-BOY? � Dj Kool Herc was the first person to use the term B-boy which is used widely today. � Bboy (Break boy) was because the dancers would dance on the “ break ” or the bridge part of the song.
MEANING OF THE MOVES � Movements are very sporadic or wild doing things some might not think possible. � Creates an escape from everyday problems � Release of aggression and energy. � Brings people together to just dance.
MOVEMENT � Early Breakin ’ consisted of mainly footwork rather than the spins and sporadic moves used today. � 1969 James Brown released a dance video called “ Get down on the good foot ” which gave early breakers the initial idea behind breakdancing.
THE 4 COMPONENTS Various stepping and sliding � Footwork / Floor work moves while you are close to the ground � Uprock / T oprock Dancing while standing up � Power moves Spinning moves (head-spins, windmills, flares) � Freezes/stalls Moves that require you to use strength & balance to hold a set position.
Attire Baggy clothing is commonly affiliated with breakdancing since it is piece of Hip Hop culture Objects that are often used • Helmets • Elbow/Knee pads • Bandanas • Arm bands • Beanies
The Dancers Br eakin ’ isn ’ t gender or age specific but to this day remains dominantly male. Performed solo or in “ crews ”
MUSIC � A wide Variety of genres but traditionally Funk and Hip Hop. � All Breakdancing Music is combined under a category called “ Break- Beats ” � Common for the crowd to clap on beat. � Audience commonly shouts in approval if they like a certain style or move. (Woo!, OHH!, Clapping, and Cheering during a b-boy performance isn ’ t disrespectful.
DANCE SPACE � Cypher or Dance circle � Cypher is a freestyle circle where dancers usually one at a time jump in on at a time to show off their moves. � Ideal space for dancing would be a smooth surface with plenty of room to move around. � Audience usually is circled around performance vs. a stage and audience.
CONTRIBUTION � B-boying creates a release from society ’ s everyday pressures and brings people together to just dance and have a good time. (Not having to worry about race, gender, age, etc.) Now with T.V. shows such as “ America's best dance crew ” helps people just sit back and enjoy.
EVOLUTION OF BBOYING � Drifted towards being � Still connected with the Hip- performance based rather than Hop Culture. collective because of the media. � Starting the Bronx, now is a (more commercial) worldwide dance. � No longer affiliated with gangs � New moves have been created as much to expand the variety and self expression of each dancer. � More Female breakers (B-Girls) than before.
Breakin ’ T oday Very well known and respected as an enjoyable expression. Open to everyone and more common than ever with the media promoting it.
END NOTE � Now we have a great respect for the founders of bboying who were oppressed and through their struggle created the dance. � Appreciate how race, gender, or age doesn ’ t matter and all can put their differences aside. � Helps people relieve, stress, and express themselves in a constructive way.
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