The Foundation and Creation of Social Dancing
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1. How did Don Cornelius and his creation of "Soul Train" become a cultural icon? Why and how did it offer a platform for Black Vernacular and social dances? Give specific examples.
2. Why is DJ Kool Herc considered the original or first pioneer of contributing to the creation of Hip Hop Culture and music in New York City?
3. In Moncell Durden's Documentary excerpt you were required to watch this week (minute 6:50 - 14:50) What is the foundation of Hip Hop dancing? What are the 4 bounces?
4. Select one of the battle videos from this week's module (any style) - compare and contrast the different/unique styles of the two dancers. How are they working within the same movement vocabulary? What is unique and different to their individual style that they are bringing to the form they are competing in? What do you see? Describe use of flow, weight, space, time, movement qualities and textures, concepts, artistic choice making, etc.
5. What is the Hip Hop Culture Cypher ritual/practice? Describe it. How would you explain this to someone asking you what a Cypher/Cipher is?
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Question 1
Don Cornelius and his "soul train" creation became a cultural icon by portraying the black culture as positive, thrilling, and energetic. Soul train fascinated a prominent audience of other traditions and led to the budding reputation of the black culture of African Americans. Don Cornelius and his creation" soul train" offered a platform for black vernacular and social dances by giving hour-long merriment of black culture on his show. Don Cornelius wanted the black culture to grow and expand just like other cultures. For instance, Don Cornelius conducted his show to empower the black culture every Saturday morning.
Question 2
DJ Kool Herc is considered the first hip-hop pioneer because he was the first person to throw a hip-hop party in 1973. DJ Kool Herc transformed the method in which records were frolicked by segregating the instrumental part of a tune and then swapping to breaking another song. The technique later became th...
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