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The Fun of Dancing

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

We are now living in the era of dancing, whether we would like to acknowledge it or not. Although some dance with two left feet, we have to understand that dancing is significant in our world today because of certain reasons.

First, when we dance, we recognize our freedom. People in some parts of the world do not fully understand what it means to be really free. Dancing in itself is a very good expression of freedom.

Second, dance used in various reality shows now is a very distinct phenomena of our current era. The reality shows are now being televised and also viewed throughout the world. Dancing on stage, in the audience of live people, while at the same time filmed by cameras and then broadcasted throughout the world is also a potential source of great entertainment. Because the show is not edited, all that watch will appreciate the dance on a whole different level.

Third, dancing is a very unique art form that is recognized internationally. It is loved by all people throughout the world as it expresses true human nature. Dancing helps people to explore their imaginations and ideas, and also set their bodies and minds free, while all the way making way for the full manifestation of their potential.

Fourth, when a dancing competition is held, there is international challenge. Almost all participant will attempt to do something new and enjoy themselves doing it. A competition in dancing, will make it much more exciting, and on various levels. All of us who watch can also develop understanding and can also appreciate the dance itself simply because such kind of dance will challenge us, both emotionally and mentally.

Fifth, because dancing is a very excellent way to exercise physically for all, both young and old, none can then argue the benefits of dancing to your health.

Sixth, dancing is currently being brought to new levels. We now witness techniques that show unique performance skills by dancers, while on also enjoying open critique by strict critics. Although we will not be able to comment whether this is a good thing or not, because of such open criticism, dancers skills now develop to an even higher level, an the form of dancing itself is now more refined.

Seventh, dancing comes naturally to some, and is fun to all. Although some people need to work at dancing before they can master it, it is still enjoyable even in the learning process itself.

Hip Hop Dancing

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Hip Hop dancing is now a culture which is bound through four types of expression: Turntablism, graffiti art, emceeing, and b-boying. Hip Hop started in the early seventies through parties which were held by DJ Kool Herc, b-boying part of Hip Hop has now expanded to cover all kinds of other dance styles.

B-Boying started in Brooklyn, NY in Kool Herc parties. This particular style was created to satisfy a dancer’s “breaking” point. When a breakdown record is used, b-boys and b-girls will get to the dance floor and then dance the “uprock” and “toprock” moves, therefore moving quickly following the beat and having arm movements which allow more momentum and then even more strenuous footwork. In B-Boying, most styles are freestyle, still, when the dancers hit the floor, there will come even more distinctive moves. Some of the particular styles are Six steps, swipes, spins, freezes and CC’s. They now become a more complex and artistic danceform. One of the evolution is the calling of this style of b-boying dance by Breakdancing in the east coast, while the west coast then developed their brand of Hip Hop funk dance.

One type of funk dance called Locking which was created by Don “Campellock” Campbell is very stylish. It is freestyle, however some moves, notable skeeter rabbits, scoobots, and whichaways signify a locking “feel”. Still, a dancer still needs to dance a move using lots of style to be able to lock. This Lock is a basic move and consists of the movement if stopping abruptly with arms in front as if you are riding a bicycle, sitting on one hip and then slightly bending yourself at the waist.

Other parts of this dance is the feeling of being funky. It becomes comical and can contain acrobatic movements such jumping and landing in splits, or leaping a turn in the air to then landing on your knees. Locking itself is alive and well in the Underground Hip Hop Community since its start, while a recent popularity has been detected throughout all Hip Hop fans. Lockers are findable throughout the world.

Another style of funk dance is Popping, which started with Boogaloo Sam and Poppin’ Pete. Popping started as a mix between Locking and The Robot. Although it has many different styles which range from strutting to tutting, boogaloo and others, the main movement is still the hit.


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