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9781492544456

Beginning Hip-Hop Dance with Web Resource

  • ISBN-13: 9781492544456
  • Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS
    Imprint: HUMAN KINETICS
  • By E Moncell Durden
  • Price: AUD $76.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 25/10/2018
  • Format: Paperback 120 pages Weight: 5g
  • Categories: Dance [ASD]
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Since its development in the 1970s, hip-hop has grown to become a global dance phenomenon. In Beginning Hip-Hop Dance, students gain a strong foundation and learn the fundamentals of hip-hop techniques. Written by a dance educator and historian, this guide gives students the chance to explore hip-hop history and significant works and artists in the field. Students are also taught to understand the styles and aesthetics of hip-hop as a performing and cultural art form. There is also information about the different forms of hip hop dance, including locking, waacking, popping, boogaloo and house. Part of the Human Kinetics' Interactive Dance Series, Beginning Hip-Hop Dance also comes with a web resource of over 50 video clips. These clips support learning and dance technique.
E. Moncell Durden is a dance educator and historian who specialises in the cultural and historical context of American Afro-Latin social dance. Durden is also a member of the pioneering hip-hop crew Mop-Top from Brooklyn. He is a highly sought-after guest lecturer and workshop presenter and he has given performances through the United States and internationally.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Hip-Hop Dance Defining Hip-Hop Dance Benefits of Studying Hip-Hop Dance Basics of Hip-Hop Dance Expectations and Etiquette for Students Evaluation of Your Class Performance Structure of the Hip-Hop Class Summary Chapter 2. Preparing for Class Dressing for Class Carrying Dance Gear Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically Summary Chapter 3. Safety and Health Studio Safety Personal Safety Basic Anatomy Basic Kinesiology Preventing Common Dance Injuries Treating Common Dance Injuries Warming Up Understanding Fitness Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest Summary Chapter 4. Basics of Hip-Hop Technique BEATS Approach Alignment and Stance Isolation Grooves Across the Floor Performance Directions Summary Chapter 5. Basic Hip-Hop Dance Steps Dances From the 1980s Dances From the 1990s Dances From the Early 2000s Summary Chapter 6. History of Hip-Hop Dance Origins of Hip-Hop Dance Appropriation and Approximation of Hip-Hop Commercialization of Hip-Hop Dance Summary Chapter 7. Hip-Hop Dance Forms Locking Waacking Electric Boogaloos and Popping House Summary
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