Due to its large African American population, a lot of their dances were born in New York.
Breakdance or b-boying is a form of street dance that started in the South Bronx by the African American community.
Tap Dance also originated in New York, in the Five Points District..
Breaking or b-boying, commonly known by its exonym as breakdancing, was created in the South Bronx, New York City during the early 1970s.
It is the first hip-hop dance style..
Break dancing originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early '70s, incorporating moves from a variety of sources, including martial arts and gymnastics.
Break dancing is largely improvisational, made up of variations of “standard” moves or steps, including freezes, powermoves, downrock, and toprock..
Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece of art.
Through its three main styles of popping, locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance has evolved into one of the most popular and influential styles of dance..
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If your taste runs to classical ballet, you can get your fill from New York City Ballet or American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center
For more modern fare, visit the Joyce Theatre, New York Live Arts, New York City Center, BAM or the Baryshnikov Arts Center
If your taste runs to classical ballet, you can get your fill from New York City Ballet or American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center
For more modern fare, visit the Joyce Theatre, New York Live Arts, New York City Center, BAM or the Baryshnikov Arts Center
Looking for avant-garde work?
Modern dance company based in New York City
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