CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS HIP HOP DANCE The street party begins It’s time to dance Hip-hop is an athletic style of street dance Dancers might pop or lock They might spin on their heads or backs Break dancing moves are common too Hip-hop dancers are known for their fun energetic styles
Hip-hop dance is part of hip-hop culture The culture includes music and art too Hip-hop began in the (cid:7)(cid:6)(cid:5)(cid:4)s It started in the Bronx in New York City Neighborhoods there hosted block parties Usually a DJ hosted the event Clive Campbell was one of them He and his sister DANCE TIP You need good upper-body strength to break-dance Increase upper-body strength by doing push-ups or working with a weighted ball
Clive Campbell was nicknamed DJ Kool Herc hosted a block party in the summer of 1973 Their goal was to raise money to buy new clothes school
