Breaking, Bboying – Krump, Electro Dance, House? Litefeet, Waacking? Punking, Voguing, Locking? Tutting, Shuffling?
Videos taken during BOMA MUTU BATTLE DE DANSE at Le 6b, Saint Denis, April 9, 2023
A brief overview of some of the dance styles you mentioned put together by AI Chat GPT:
Breaking/Bboying: Breaking originated in the Bronx in the early 1970s as a way for young people to express themselves through dance. It is characterized by acrobatic moves such as spins, flips, and freezes, as well as footwork and rhythmic grooves. Bboying is another term for breaking and is often used interchangeably.
Krump: Krump originated in Los Angeles in the early 2000s as a form of street dance that was created by a group of dancers who wanted to express their anger and frustration through dance. It is characterized by energetic and aggressive movements that are meant to convey a sense of intensity and emotion.
Electro Dance: Electro dance, also known as Tecktonik, originated in France in the early 2000s as a style of dance that is performed to electronic music. It is characterized by fast, sharp movements, and is often associated with bright, colorful clothing and accessories.
House: House music originated in Chicago in the 1980s and is characterized by its fast-paced beats and soulful vocals. House dance, which evolved alongside the music, is characterized by fluid, flowing movements and is often performed in clubs and at parties.
Litefeet: Litefeet originated in New York City in the early 2000s and is characterized by quick, playful footwork that is performed to hip-hop and electronic music. It is often associated with a specific style of sneaker known as „Nike Air Force 1s.“
Waacking: Waacking originated in Los Angeles in the 1970s and is characterized by fluid, arm and hand movements that are often performed to disco or funk music. It is often associated with a specific style of dress, including high heels and brightly colored clothing.
Punking/Voguing: Punking, also known as „whacking,“ originated in Los Angeles in the 1970s and is characterized by sharp, angular movements that are performed to punk or new wave music. Voguing originated in the ballroom scene in New York City in the 1980s and is characterized by exaggerated, theatrical movements that are performed to house music.
Locking: Locking originated in Los Angeles in the late 1960s and is characterized by its funky, playful style. It is characterized by quick, sharp movements and is often performed to funk or soul music.
Tutting: Tutting originated in the 1980s and is characterized by its angular, geometric movements, which are often performed with the hands and arms. It is often performed to hip-hop music.
Shuffling: Shuffling originated in Australia in the late 1980s and is characterized by its quick, hopping footwork and shuffling movements. It is often performed to electronic dance music.