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1.What is Modern dance?

Modern dance – is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance which included

dance styles such as ballet, folk, ethnic, religious, and social dancing; and primarily arose out of

Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was considered to have

been developed as a rejection of, or rebellion against, classical ballet, and also a way to express

social concerns like socioeconomic and cultural factors.

A form of contemporary theatrical and concert dance employing a special technique for

developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas.

2.What is Hip-hop Dance?

Hip-hop dance – is a unique and exciting style of street dance that is most commonly

performed to hip-hop music. Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of

freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art. Through its three main styles of popping,

locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance has evolved into one of the most popular and influential

styles of dance.
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Style of Hip-hop Dances

1. Funk

Funk is a fusion of Disco and Soul, uses a mixture of fluid and sharp movements and

is often highly choreographed. Locking and Popping are also often incorporated into this dance

style.

2. B-boying (Bakdancing)
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B-boying (Breakdancing) Thought to be one of the very first styles of Hip Hop, B-boying is

characterized by acrobatic Power Moves, upright moves, and footwork. Dancers also

punctuate their routines with a move known as the Freeze.

3.Up rock

Up rock uses a combination of many dance moves to create soulful dances. Typically, this

dance style includes:

• Shuffles • Hand Gestures

• Spins

• Freestyle Movements

• Jerks
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4. Liquid Dance

Liquid Dance As its name implies, Liquid Dance is a fluid and graceful dance with a

focus on the arms and hands. It may include some forms of pantomime and advanced dancers

will use a range of body movements.

5. Boogaloo
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Boogaloo is another fluid-like style, Boogaloo as taught by Hip Hop dance studios near me,

involves the entire body moving smoothly, often with the rolling of the hips, head, and knees.