Hip Hop Vocabulary

4. The man who is considered to be the "father of hip hop"
6. A style of street dance that allows the dancers to express raw emotions in a non-violent way
7. A style of dance that is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to create a jerk in the dancer's body.
8. Moves that rely on speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements
9. A break dancer is called a b-boy, b-girl, or...

1. Involves halting all body movements, often in an interesting position
2. A style of dance that is based on the concept of "locking" movements, which means freezing from a fast movement and locking in a certain position.
3. A style of dance that emphasizes fast and complex foot-oriented steps
4. performed with the body supported on the hands and feet. The breaker performs floor based footwork that showcases speed.
5. A foot movement performed while standing, serving as the opening display of style and as a transition to the more acrobatic movements of downrock