Breakdance

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/breakdance

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the originating neighborhood?South Bronx, New York City
2. What is the primary era of emergence?Mid-to-late 1970s
3. What is breakdancing?Breakdancing, also called B‑boying or B‑girling, is a street dance that mixes moves from other dances, martial arts, and athletic tricks. It started in the South Bronx in the 1970s when young people used music and dance to express themselves.
4. Where did breakdancing start?Breakdancing began in the South Bronx, a part of New York City, during the 1970s. The area had many challenges, so dancers used the music and the "breaks" in records to create a new dance style.

Cypher: An informal circle where dancers take turns performing, fostering a competitive yet supportive atmosphere.
Power Moves: Highly athletic and acrobatic maneuvers requiring significant strength, coordination, and momentum.
Toprock: The upright dancing component of breakdancing, used to initiate routines and establish rhythm and style.
Downrock: Floor-based footwork sequences, characterized by intricate leg movements and patterns executed while low to the ground.