E. Moncell Durden is a dance educator and historian who specialises in the cultural and historical context of American Afro-Latin social dance. Durden is also a member of the pioneering hip-hop crew Mop-Top from Brooklyn. He is a highly sought-after guest lecturer and workshop presenter and he has given performances through the United States and internationally.
Description
Chapter 1. Introduction to Hip-Hop Dance Defining Hip-Hop Dance Benefits of Studying Hip-Hop Dance Basics of Hip-Hop Dance Expectations and Etiquette for Students Evaluation of Your Class Performance Structure of the Hip-Hop Class Summary Chapter 2. Preparing for Class Dressing for Class Carrying Dance Gear Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically Summary Chapter 3. Safety and Health Studio Safety Personal Safety Basic Anatomy Basic Kinesiology Preventing Common Dance Injuries Treating Common Dance Injuries Warming Up Understanding Fitness Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest Summary Chapter 4. Basics of Hip-Hop Technique BEATS Approach Alignment and Stance Isolation Grooves Across the Floor Performance Directions Summary Chapter 5. Basic Hip-Hop Dance Steps Dances From the 1980s Dances From the 1990s Dances From the Early 2000s Summary Chapter 6. History of Hip-Hop Dance Origins of Hip-Hop Dance Appropriation and Approximation of Hip-Hop Commercialization of Hip-Hop Dance Summary Chapter 7. Hip-Hop Dance Forms Locking Waacking Electric Boogaloos and Popping House Summary