This class provides an introduction to the theory, practice, aesthetics, and historical foundations of hip-hop dance. Students will explore the roots of funk, and Hip-Hop dance in the social fabric of African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latin cultures, while examining reinventions of ragtime, swing, and rock ’n roll throughout the 20th century in America. Historical and philosophical perspectives will be integrated into movement activities. Students will explore personal, social, and cultural dynamics of race and the diversity of Hip-Hop culture in the United States, as well as political, social, and economic issues in Hip-Hop globally.
