Artes Escénicas - Danza africana y callejera

a historic African American dance with rhythmic foot stomping, clapping, and body percussion

danza juba

a social partner dance that originated in Angola, characterized by slow and sensual movements, close embrace, and rhythmic music with African and Caribbean influences

Kizomba

a historic African American dance with lively movements, often associated with jazz and ragtime music, popularized during the Harlem Renaissance era

fondo negro

a traditional African dance with rhythmic stomping, slapping, and tapping of rubber boots, often performed in unison as a form of communication and expression

baile de botas de goma

a Caribbean dance characterized by participants bending backward to pass under a horizontal bar without touching it, accompanied by lively music and dance movements

limbo

an energetic and expressive genre of dance that originated in African American and Latinx communities, characterized by dynamic movements and typically performed to hip hop music

danza hip hop

a style of street dance that originated in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s, characterized by its acrobatic and athletic movements, improvisation, and individual expression

break dance

a dance style characterized by exaggerated poses and fluid body movements inspired by fashion models on the runway

moda

a dance style characterized by smooth gliding steps, intricate footwork, and swaggering movements inspired by urban street walking

gangsta caminando

a dance style characterized by rapid, jerky body movements performed to hip hop or electronic music

Harlem Shake

a dance style characterized by sharp, exaggerated movements of the arms, shoulders, and legs, often performed to hip hop or electronic music

tirón

a dance style characterized by distinctive, fluid movements, freezes, and "locks" performed to funk or disco music

cierre

a dance style characterized by abrupt muscle contractions and releases, creating a popping or hitting effect, often performed to funk or hip hop music

estallando

an urban dance style characterized by intricate footwork, body isolations, and storytelling through movement, often performed to hip hop or urban music

césped

a style of urban dance characterized by fast footwork and fluid movements to house music

baile en casa

type of urban dance that incorporates movements and choreography inspired by the upbeat and energetic characteristics of French electro music

electro baile francés

a style of dance that originated in Brooklyn, New York, characterized by isolations, contortions, and fluid movements of the body to the beat of music

flexionando

a high-energy and aggressive style of street dance from Los Angeles characterized by fast, expressive movements to high-energy music

krumping

a style of dance characterized by mechanical and robotic movements that imitate the movements of a robot or machine

robot bailando

a style of dance that originated in the Bankhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, known for its energetic and bouncy movements often performed to hip hop or trap music

rebote de cabeza de banco

a 1970s dance precursor to breakdancing, characterized by close interaction, improvisation, and rhythmic movements

uprock

a style of dance characterized by its fluid movements and rhythmic grooves

boogaloo

a dance style known for its fast arm movements, poses, and expressive performance style

waacking

a dance style characterized by quick, jerking movements and exaggerated body gestures often performed to dancehall or reggae music

bogle

a lively traditional African-American dance from the 19th century South, known for its syncopated rhythms, exaggerated walking steps, and competitive nature, with a cake prize for the winner

cakewalk

a lively and energetic solo or group dance with intricate footwork, often associated with Appalachian or Southern Appalachian traditional dancing

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