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Hip Hop Dance Steps:
Hip hop dance steps require skill and experience to perfect. Hip hop dancers practice a lot in order to master basic steps and movements that appear simple when performed. Dancers with a good sense of rhythm find it easier to learn hip hop steps.
Breakdancing:
Breakdancing is a form of hip hop that many people enjoy watching, with it's cool moves and quick spins. Breakdancing moves take a lot of time and practice to master, particularly the ones performed near the ground, called "downrock" moves. "Uprock" moves, which are performed standing up, give breakdancers a chance to incorporate their own styles.
History of Breakdancing:
Breakdance is a dynamic dance style that is a major component of the hip-hop culture. Breakdancing developed in the South Bronx of New York City during the late 20th century, coinciding with the disco era.
Early Breakdancing:
Breakdancing began to emerge at the time when street gangs were abundant and aggressive. Gang members learned to use breakdancing skills as a substitute for violence, engaging in dance battles instead of physical fighting. Original breakdancing moves consisted mainly of fancy footwork and body freezes, with less intricate tricks such as head spinning. Early breakdance moves actually resembled defensive martial arts moves, as gang members had taught themselves fancy moves to defend themselves during rival attacks. These moves probably evolved into what we know today as "popping." Dancers later started adding smoother steps and body movements, forming a true dance style. Breakdancing soon gained popularity in disco and dance clubs. "Locking" soon became an important part of the dance style, allowing dancers to expand their dancefloor routines.
By Treva Bedinghaus, About.com