Words Related to Performing Arts - African and Street Dance
Here you will learn some English words related to African and street dance such as "gumboot dance", "popping", and "vogue".
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juba dance
[noun]
a historic African American dance with rhythmic foot stomping, clapping, and body percussion
Kizomba
[noun]
a social partner dance that originated in Angola, characterized by slow and sensual movements, close embrace, and rhythmic music with African and Caribbean influences
black bottom
[noun]
a historic African American dance with lively movements, often associated with jazz and ragtime music, popularized during the Harlem Renaissance era
gumboot dance
[noun]
a traditional African dance with rhythmic stomping, slapping, and tapping of rubber boots, often performed in unison as a form of communication and expression
limbo
[noun]
a Caribbean dance characterized by participants bending backward to pass under a horizontal bar without touching it, accompanied by lively music and dance movements
hip hop dance
[noun]
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
break dance
[noun]
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
Vogue
[noun]
a dance style characterized by exaggerated poses and fluid body movements inspired by fashion models on the runway
gangsta walking
[noun]
a dance style characterized by smooth gliding steps, intricate footwork, and swaggering movements inspired by urban street walking
Harlem shake
[noun]
a dance style characterized by rapid, jerky body movements performed to hip hop or electronic music
Jerk
[noun]
a dance style characterized by sharp, exaggerated movements of the arms, shoulders, and legs, often performed to hip hop or electronic music
locking
[noun]
a dance style characterized by distinctive, fluid movements, freezes, and "locks" performed to funk or disco music
popping
[noun]
a dance style characterized by abrupt muscle contractions and releases, creating a popping or hitting effect, often performed to funk or hip hop music
turfing
[noun]
an urban dance style characterized by intricate footwork, body isolations, and storytelling through movement, often performed to hip hop or urban music
house dance
[noun]
a style of urban dance characterized by fast footwork and fluid movements to house music
French electro dance
[noun]
type of urban dance that incorporates movements and choreography inspired by the upbeat and energetic characteristics of French electro music
Flexing
[noun]
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
krumping
[noun]
a high-energy and aggressive style of street dance from Los Angeles characterized by fast, expressive movements to high-energy music
robot dancing
[noun]
a style of dance characterized by mechanical and robotic movements that imitate the movements of a robot or machine
Bankhead bounce
[noun]
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
Uprock
[noun]
a 1970s dance precursor to breakdancing, characterized by close interaction, improvisation, and rhythmic movements
boogaloo
[noun]
a style of dance characterized by its fluid movements and rhythmic grooves
waacking
[noun]
a dance style known for its fast arm movements, poses, and expressive performance style
bogle
[noun]
a dance style characterized by quick, jerking movements and exaggerated body gestures often performed to dancehall or reggae music
cakewalk
[noun]
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
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