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The name "Boogaloo" came from a song called "Do a Boogaloo" by James Brown, which was also adapted as a Boogaloo street dance done from Oakland, CA. [1] They were founded by Boogaloo Sam in Fresno, California in 1977. [2] Their original name was the Electronic Boogaloo Lockers but "Lockers" was dropped the following year. [2]
Being inspired by his older brother, “Boogaloo” Sam Solomon, who by that time had already mastered all existing street dance styles, Pete would always watch Sam dance and learn from him . Around the years 1975-1976 Sam would combine the local popping techniques & Boogaloo styles that originated in Oakland.
A type of boogaloo style was created by Boogaloo Sam. Boogaloo Sam invented this move by watching an old man walking across the street. Twist-o-flex A technique where, as in the mannequin, the dancer creates the impression of unnatural body joints by moving and twisting various parts in sequence. Non-twisting parts should remain absolutely still.
Boogaloo relies on the swing and groove of live funk records. Below are notable songs Boogaloo dancers dance to: James Brown "Cold Sweat" Pt. 1 & 2; James Brown “There Was a Time” James Brown "Soul Power" James Brown "Mind Power" Average White Band "Pick up the Pieces" Parliament & Funkadelic "Flashlight" George Duke "Reach for It" Cameo ...
"Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" cast members Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones and Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers "claim ownership of the term with respect to its proper use."
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is a 1984 American dance musical film directed by Sam Firstenberg. [3] It is a sequel to the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin'. Electric Boogaloo was released seven months after its predecessor by TriStar Pictures. In some international locations the film was released under the title Breakdance 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Electric boogaloo (dance), a dance style involving popping techniques The Electric Boogaloos, a street dance crew founded in Fresno, California in 1977; Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, a 1984 American dance musical film directed by Sam Firstenberg "Electric Boogaloo" (song), lead single from the 1984 film soundtrack recorded by Ollie & Jerry
The song "Do the Boogaloo" influenced Boogaloo Sam when he created the boogaloo dance style, [63] and the Good Foot triggered the creation of breaking. [1] In addition, James Brown also popularized the Funky Chicken, which was a major influence to Don Campbell when he created locking. [43]