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Posted in Featured, Other on 13 July 2008
History of the G-walk
Gangsta-walking (aka g-walking or buck jump) is a street dance that originated in Memphis, Tennessee (evolved version referred to as: Buck(in) ) and despite the name this dance is not restricted to ‘gangstas’.
Although the dance’s origins have appeared to spawn in the late 1970s, its popularity did not grow [...]
Posted in Krumping on 15 May 2007
Clowning vs. Krumping
Krumping (not Krunk-ing) is often confused with Clowning, but while the two are related by form and origin (and vaguely by style), differences are visible. They share the same basic speed, and a similar movement pattern: a rapid rhythmic bobbling and jerking of the body, as well as [...]
Posted in Krumping on 15 May 2007
The History of Krumping
Krumping: A form of dance that originated in South Central Los Angeles, California. This dance movement is free; it’s expressive and highly energetic. Its performers mostly use it as a way to express who they are and what they’re feeling.
“Krump” or “Krumping” originated from “Clowning” aka “Clown-dancing” which is a manifestation [...]
Posted in Krumping on 15 May 2007
What is Krumping?
What is Krumping? K.R.U.M.P (Kingdom Radically Uplifted Mighty Praise) is a dance style with Christian roots/background. It also has connections / links to other dance styles like clowning and bucking. Krumping is a constantly evolving black dance movement which creates a nonviolent alternative to street violence.
Krumping usually involves what looks to be physical [...]
Posted in Popping on 15 May 2007
The Popping Dictionary
Popping (a funk style) refers to the sudden contraction and retraction of muscles.
Tutting: Using your body to create geometric movements and positions mainly with the use of right angles. The main focus of this style is on the hands and arms
Strobing: An illusional style meant to mimic the way movement appears under [...]
Posted in Bboy on 15 May 2007
History of Breakdancing
Breakdancing seems so different from all other kinds of dancing that the first question people ask when they see it is: “Where did these kids learn to dance like that?” To many people, this dance seems to have come out of nowhere. But like everything else, Breakdance did come from somewhere, something and [...]
Posted in Bboy on 15 May 2007
B-Boys Are Back
B-Boys Are Back; in the ’80s, There Was Breakdancing. But First There Was B-Boying.
Remember, if you will, 1984.
“Miami Vice.” Jelly shoes. Acid-washed jeans. Remember Michael Jackson in his red leather jacket with one gloved hand, gliding across the stage in his patented moon walk.
And remember the soda ads and MTV videos that featured [...]
Posted in Clown walk on 15 May 2007
The Top 50 Songs to Cwalk to
1. Xzibit – Get your Walk On
2. Xzibit – Multiply
3. J-kwon – hood hop
4. 2Pac – Loyal to The Game
5. Westside connection - gangsta nation
6. Tonedeff -Heads Up
7. Xzibit – Alkoholik
8. Mase - Breathe, Stretch, Shake
9. 2pac - Still Ballin
10. Cunninlynguists – 616 Rewind
11. Nas - [...]
Posted in Other on 15 May 2007
This is a compiled list of songs to harlem shake to:
Angie Martinez - Mi Amor
Beanie Siegel - Guess Whos Back
Beenie Siegel - Roc the Mike
Bow Wow - Let me Hold you
Busta Rhymes - As I Come Back
Busta Rhymes Feat. P. Diddy - Pass the Courvoisier
Busta Rhymes - Break Your Neck Busta Rhymes - What It [...]
Posted in Other on 15 May 2007
How To Harlem Shake
Before you shake
Before you shake you must always stretch.
While doing these stretches remember the following:
1) Hold the stretches for a minimum of 30 to 60 seconds.
2) Warm up a bit before and after the stretches
3) Stretching should not be painful!!!!!!
The stretches
The stretches are provided by EliteFit and can be located here:
http://www.elitefit.com/exercises.html#Chest%20Stretch
The 1st [...]
