Good Morning,
Like Brett Favre slicing up the defense in the film room, lately I’ve been studying my dancing.
I've started to ask uh, what the heck am I doing? (I really don’t think he’s too smart, talented, yes...)
What I've learned so far is that dissecting every move is impeding my dancing!
Listening to NPR interviews within the urban dance community has confirmed an engaged intellect must be counterproductive to good moves…
"oh mos definaly (street dancing is being recognized as an art)
we gonna go down there on one accord,
everybody gonna be on one accord..."
No really, It was very eye-opening to hear about the deep level of structure and purpose the serious street dancer brings to their work.
Today, while i can't keep up with the physicality of my craft, i'd still like to contribute to my community (word up homies!). Here is my effort to distinguish among the various disciplines that fall under the urban dance umbrella. AND my new dance move--the parrot!
The "So Not Urban" Dance Dictionary
Krumping—you are angry about something and can gyrate your torso like a sea bird swallowing a fish.
Clowning—you perform basically the same moves as the krumper but in a playful, teasing manner.
You’re Break dancing if twirling on a piece of cardboard or still in the 80’s…
Jitting—if you have the foot quickness of Ronaldo and can scramble eggs with your feet?...you're jittin.' : )
Juking—same cat like quickness but you are more inclined to a simple straightforward kicking style…think that first move you do when stepping out onto the ice…whoopsie
Hip Hop—if performing "techniques" (popping, locking, freezes) or doing choreography alongside someone to a song you’ve heard on MTV...you're hip hop.
Funkateering-no idea but I love this term. How about...Exploring the limits of what one’s body can do to a funky beat. (yeah, with "my move" i did a little hip hop funkateering : )
http://homepage.mac.com/amv12/iMovieTheater29.html
Happy Monday,
A-lo
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