Just got done with my breakdancing class, Ive taken up Swing and African Dance as well. These three very unique dance styles have common origins, as this video shows. African-American slaves developed songs and dances based on traditional forms for entertainment, to boost their morale, and to preserve their culture. Some of these dances developed into national dance crazes, such as the Cakewalk, the Black Bottom, the Charleston, and ultimately Lindy Hop swing dance. Breakdancing arose in the 70s and 80s, and became popular among many poor, inner-city, minority youths as a creative way to release tension and settle differences without resorting to gang violence. Competitive dance has been a widespread custom in Central and West Africa.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 04:08:26 +0000
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