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The Dougie (/ ˈdʌɡi / ⓘ DUG-ee) is a hip hop dance move generally performed by moving one's body from side to side and passing a hand through or near the hair on one's own head. [1] The dance move originated in Dallas, Texas, [2][3] where it took its name from similar moves performed by 1980s rapper Doug E. Fresh. [1][4][5] The Dougie ...
The history of hip-hop dances encompasses the people and events since the late 1960s that have contributed to the development of early hip-hop dance styles, such as uprock, breaking, locking, roboting, boogaloo, and popping. African Americans created uprock and breaking in New York City. African Americans in California created locking, roboting ...
Hip-hop dance is a fusion dance genre with influences from older street dance styles created in the 1970s. These include uprock, breaking, and the funk styles. [ 1 ] Breaking was created in The Bronx, New York, in the early 1970s. [ 2 ] In its earliest form, it began as elaborations on James Brown 's " Good Foot " dance, which debuted in 1972 ...
Harlem shake (dance) The Harlem shake is a style of hip-hop dance characterized by jerky arm and shoulder movements in time to music. [1] The dance was created by Harlem resident Al B. (Albert Boyce) in 1981; the dance was initially called "The Albee" or "The Al. B.". [2] As indicated by the name, it is associated with the predominantly African ...
Genre. Hip-hop dance. Inventor. Crips. Year. Early 1970s. Origin. Compton, Los Angeles, California, U.S. The Crip Walk, also known as the C-Walk, is a dance move that was created in the 1970s by first generation Crip member Robert "Sugar Bear" Jackson, and has since spread worldwide.
Chicago-Style Stepping (also known as Steppin') is an urban dance that originated in Chicago and continues to evolve nationwide and overseas, while defining its unique style and culture. within urban community. "Chicago-Style Stepping" makes reference to other urban styles of dance found throughout the United States in urban enclaves such as ...
Teach Me How to Dougie. " Teach Me How to Dougie " is the debut single by American hip hop group Cali Swag District. The song was written by Chanti Glee, Charon Childs, and Corey Fowler, and was released digitally on April 12, 2010 through Capitol Records. It was produced by Runway Star for the group's debut studio album, The Kickback (2011).
The Cabbage Patch is a hip-hop dance move which involves moving ones clenched fists together in front of the body in a horizontal, circular motion. [ 1 ][ 2 ] The hips may be gyrated in sync with these arm movements. The dance became popular in the 1980s, showing up in many dance clubs in North America. The dance's name is derived from the ...