So, first off we need to address the usual disclaimer that Popping and Locking, while often lumped together in hip-hop dance, are actually individual styles that predate hip-hop dance. This revolutionary style of dance began as an underground sensation in the Los Angeles street scene of the 1990’s, and has since had elements of its exhilarating theatrics incorporated into hip-hop dance as a whole. The four major moves are chest pops, swinging your arms, jabs, and stomps, and any combination can be performed with a rapid-fire frequency which is thrilling to behold. This is getting into deep freestyle territory, and that’s what makes krumping such a great improvisational tool. With a lot of backwards leans and forward kicks, Jerkin’ is big, big, big on leg work. street scene, this style comes from the heyday of skinny jeans, hi-top sneakers, and brittle, loud, lo-fi 808 beats which all came together as a reinvention of the aesthetics of the mid-1980’s. Because of its popularity and relative ease of execution, The Dougie is a good and versatile transition move which is certain to catch some eyes. This groove move–with a hand pass over the head–was named after “the human beat box” himself, rapper Doug E. This is another easy move that all of us have seen and most of us have pulled off…a few times. Throw in a little hip shake for flair–and a core workout! Dougie
#FUNDAMENTAL HIP HOP DANCE MOVES PATCH#
The subject of many tracks in that formative decade for hip-hop, and named after the hit toy dolls from the same era, The Cabbage Patch is deceptively simple: With your hands in fists you make an “around the world” rotation while sidestepping. This move was a sensation in the 1980’s and remains popular today. It’s a truly big movement! The Cabbage Patch That speaks to the versatility and eclectic roots of hip-hop dance more than anything else. Since hip hop is itself an umbrella term, you’ll notice that many of these dance moves come from different scenes and different eras. Looking to level up for your next hip-hop improv session? Here are some of the more popular moves.
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