A traditional African dance called Mapouka is where this next dance gets its moves. “Twerking” is a sexually provocative form of dance, which involves mostly women dropping, popping the hips in an up-and-down bouncing motion to “articulate through kinetic orality different aspects of a rap song” (Gaunt 248) and used as a tool for social interaction. The dance originated in New Orleans:
However, linked to a centuries-old “dance-drum” continuum rooted in African cultures, but received most of its popularity when “Disney star and mega-artist Miley Cyrus performed “twerking” in a Facebook video that went viral in March 2013”.
Although, it received fame through Miley’s video “twerking” dates back 20 years in the hip-hop culture. The term “Twerk” …show more content…
The original version was created by Al B, Cisco. The dance consisted of pivoting the shoulders and torso at an increasing rate of speed. Then, at a fast pace the person begins to move his or her shoulders and torso in a pop and lock fashion. Its creation inspired by African mummies a traditional Ethiopian dance called Eskista:
Eskista is performed by both men and women who are known for its unique emphasis on intense shoulder movement. The dance is characterized by rolling the shoulder blades, bouncing the shoulders, and jilting the chest. Eskista is typically performed to traditional Ethiopian music, but can often be incorporated into modern forms of music the complex nature of Eskista makes it one of the most highly technical forms of traditional dance.
The “Original Harlem Shake” dance brought children together helping them stay out of trouble and providing them with a positive outlet to relieve negative energy. Dance is liberating and can make children feel hopeful when feeling they’re running out of other options because it gives them the ability to express himself or herself without
However, linked to a centuries-old “dance-drum” continuum rooted in African cultures, but received most of its popularity when “Disney star and mega-artist Miley Cyrus performed “twerking” in a Facebook video that went viral in March 2013”.
Although, it received fame through Miley’s video “twerking” dates back 20 years in the hip-hop culture. The term “Twerk” …show more content…
The original version was created by Al B, Cisco. The dance consisted of pivoting the shoulders and torso at an increasing rate of speed. Then, at a fast pace the person begins to move his or her shoulders and torso in a pop and lock fashion. Its creation inspired by African mummies a traditional Ethiopian dance called Eskista:
Eskista is performed by both men and women who are known for its unique emphasis on intense shoulder movement. The dance is characterized by rolling the shoulder blades, bouncing the shoulders, and jilting the chest. Eskista is typically performed to traditional Ethiopian music, but can often be incorporated into modern forms of music the complex nature of Eskista makes it one of the most highly technical forms of traditional dance.
The “Original Harlem Shake” dance brought children together helping them stay out of trouble and providing them with a positive outlet to relieve negative energy. Dance is liberating and can make children feel hopeful when feeling they’re running out of other options because it gives them the ability to express himself or herself without