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E Dj Kool Herc – Father of Hip-Hop dance

HIP HOP DANCE STYLES One of the best selling musicians in the
world combining genres like hip-hop, pop-
1) Break Dancing (B-boying) - is
R&B and trap is DRAKE
characterized by acrobatic Power
Moves, upright moves, and footwork. Jay – Z is one of the biggest influences in
2) Locking and Popping - Locking involves modern rap and hip-hop
fast movements, sharp pauses, and
exaggerated gestures. Popping, on the
other hand, is a bouncy style that
requires major use of counter-tempo.
3) Funk - which is a fusion of Disco and
Soul, uses a mixture of fluid and sharp
movement and is often highly
choreographed.
4) Up Rock - Up rock uses a combination
of many dance
moves to create soulful dances.
5) 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.

Benefits of Street Dance

1) Better Brain Health - The New England

Journal of Medicine found that dancing
can boost your memory and even
prevent the onset of dementia.
2) Improved Flexibility - The movements
associated with dance can increase
flexibility and reduce stiffness.
3) Minimized Stress - A study conducted
by the Journal of Applied Gerontology
found that partner dance accompanied
by music can relieve stress.
4) Reduced Depression - an upbeat dance
group showed least number of
symptoms of depression
5) Weight Loss - Increased movement also
usually means increased weight loss.

HipHop – A genre of music most often

characterized by a strong rhythmic beat
and a rapping vocal track.