(A web page
by [email protected])
***if you
have any info on upcoming events in philly please email
me***
Bret's
Breakdancing Page
(A web page
by [email protected])
***if you
have any info on upcoming events in philly please email
me***
- From the
1970s to the early eighties, poor youths of America's major cities
were faced with increased crime and negative influences. Through
their amazing talents , creativity, and determination they developed
what is now known as the hip hop culture. This culture enabled them
to express themselves purely through dance, music, and art. It was a
time when originality meant everything, and biting other peoples
styles was not accepted. Because of original, individual expression,
the styles of break dancing, m.c. ing, and graffiti were able to
flourish and develop. At the peak of all this expression and
positivity, hip hop became recognized by the media as a source of
profit. Graffiti was moved onto canvasas, breakdancers were displayed
as circus acts, and rappers replaced m.c.'s with albums and music
videos. The spirit of hip hop has not completely died though. Keep it
alive by learning about it, practicing it, and teaching
it.
Music: sound clips
Extra:
How
to Break Dance,
Movies
Links:
breaker
for life
(tons of links),
Info: Me, Philly Events
The most well known and respected breakdancing crew of all time is the Rock Steady Crew. They were pioneers in the art of bboyin and are still performing.
(click picture)
