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Hip-Hop Dance Culture: The Impact on Society and Popular Culture

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What is the origin of hip-hop dance culture?

  1. Jamaica

  2. United States

  3. Brazil

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hip-hop dance culture originated in the African American and Latino communities of New York City in the 1970s.

What are the four main elements of hip-hop dance?

  1. Breaking, Popping, Locking, and Krumping

  2. Breaking, Popping, Locking, and House

  3. Breaking, Popping, Locking, and Waacking

  4. Breaking, Popping, Locking, and Voguing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main elements of hip-hop dance are breaking, popping, locking, and krumping.

Which hip-hop dance style is characterized by its fast and intricate footwork?

  1. Breaking

  2. Popping

  3. Locking

  4. Krumping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breaking, also known as b-boying or b-girling, is characterized by its fast and intricate footwork, spins, and acrobatic moves.

What is the name of the hip-hop dance style that originated in the streets of Los Angeles in the 1970s?

  1. Breaking

  2. Popping

  3. Locking

  4. Krumping


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krumping is a hip-hop dance style that originated in the streets of Los Angeles in the 1970s. It is characterized by its aggressive and expressive movements, often performed to fast-paced music.

Which hip-hop dance style is known for its distinctive 'pop' and 'lock' movements?

  1. Breaking

  2. Popping

  3. Locking

  4. Krumping


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Popping and locking are two distinct hip-hop dance styles that are often performed together. Popping is characterized by its distinctive 'pop' movements, while locking is characterized by its 'lock' movements, where the dancer holds a pose for a brief moment.

How has hip-hop dance culture influenced popular culture?

  1. It has become a mainstream form of entertainment.

  2. It has inspired the creation of hip-hop music.

  3. It has led to the development of hip-hop fashion.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hip-hop dance culture has influenced popular culture in a number of ways. It has become a mainstream form of entertainment, inspiring the creation of hip-hop music, hip-hop fashion, and even hip-hop films.

What is the name of the annual hip-hop dance competition held in New York City?

  1. The World Hip Hop Dance Championship

  2. The Juste Debout International Hip Hop Dance Competition

  3. The Battle of the Year

  4. The Hip Hop International World Dance Championship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Hip Hop Dance Championship is an annual hip-hop dance competition held in New York City. It is one of the most prestigious hip-hop dance competitions in the world.

Which hip-hop dance crew won the first season of the reality television show 'America's Best Dance Crew'?

  1. JabbaWockeeZ

  2. Diversity

  3. Flawless

  4. Quest Crew


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

JabbaWockeeZ is a hip-hop dance crew from San Diego, California. They won the first season of the reality television show 'America's Best Dance Crew' in 2008.

What is the name of the hip-hop dance style that is characterized by its fluid and graceful movements?

  1. House

  2. Waacking

  3. Voguing

  4. Jazz Funk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

House is a hip-hop dance style that originated in the gay clubs of Chicago in the 1970s. It is characterized by its fluid and graceful movements, often performed to house music.

Which hip-hop dance style is known for its exaggerated hand and arm movements?

  1. House

  2. Waacking

  3. Voguing

  4. Jazz Funk


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Waacking is a hip-hop dance style that originated in the gay clubs of Los Angeles in the 1970s. It is characterized by its exaggerated hand and arm movements, often performed to disco music.

What is the name of the hip-hop dance style that is inspired by the poses and movements of fashion models?

  1. House

  2. Waacking

  3. Voguing

  4. Jazz Funk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Voguing is a hip-hop dance style that originated in the gay clubs of New York City in the 1980s. It is inspired by the poses and movements of fashion models, often performed to house music.

Which hip-hop dance style is known for its funky and upbeat movements?

  1. House

  2. Waacking

  3. Voguing

  4. Jazz Funk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jazz Funk is a hip-hop dance style that originated in the United States in the 1970s. It is characterized by its funky and upbeat movements, often performed to jazz music.

How has hip-hop dance culture been used as a form of social activism?

  1. To raise awareness about social issues.

  2. To promote peace and unity.

  3. To empower marginalized communities.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hip-hop dance culture has been used as a form of social activism in a number of ways. It has been used to raise awareness about social issues, promote peace and unity, and empower marginalized communities.

What is the name of the hip-hop dance crew that performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London?

  1. Diversity

  2. Flawless

  3. Quest Crew

  4. JabbaWockeeZ


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diversity is a hip-hop dance crew from London, England. They performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where they won a gold medal.

Which hip-hop dance style is known for its intricate footwork and complex patterns?

  1. House

  2. Waacking

  3. Voguing

  4. Footwork


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Footwork is a hip-hop dance style that originated in Chicago in the 1990s. It is characterized by its intricate footwork and complex patterns, often performed to footwork music.

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