Hip hop arouse in the South Bronx right around 1970. New York was in bad shape, and the Bronx was in ruins. Fires plagued the city and infrastructure was disintegrating. Latin and African American youth had nothing to do and no where to go, leaving many of them in gangs. But the power of hip hop emerged and gave the city a new life.
Kool Herc, Africa Bambatta and Grandmaster Flash brought a fresh beat to the inner city. As Djing came to life, so did a new style of dance. Hip hop movement was both free and aggressive, a competitive style that relied on unique interpretations. DJs realized that the crowd really got going when the lyrics faded and the bass got louder. Once the musical prowess of the DJs took over during the break of the song, the anticipation was over and the hip hop dancers took the center of the circle. They became known as Break Boys, better known today as B-Boys.
Featured in the blockbuster hit Flashdance, hip hop dance made its way to far off countries and brought hip hop to the world.
Modern Hip Hop dance has spread across the globe to Latin America, Europe, and South Asia (south Korea and Japan have made a HUGE name for themselves in the global scene). Each country, region, and city has a personal style that has made B-Boying a powerhouse in the dance world. Here are a few videos of some sick B-Boys and their crews from across the globe.
Phase T: France (One of my favorites!)
Ichigeki: Japan (Came in Second place in Best of the Year 2005)
Exquizyth Crew: The Philippines
More to come from US crews.
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