DANCE 100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Popping, The Electric Boogaloos, Rock Steady Crew
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Rhythm tap: more emphasis on the rhythm and sound being produced, less showy, smaller movements, closer to the ground, less upper body movement, soft shoes. Broadway tap: bigger, more exaggerated movements, often sticks more closely to accompaniment, often mixes other genres with it, flash tap, nicholas brothers. Helped get tap back in the spotlight. Three dance movies: the cotton club, white nights, tap. Starred in the tap dance kid when he was 10. Understands and uses the techniques and styles of tap legends but had his own distinct style: calls his style young and funk and freestyle hardcore , has a heavier step and is really specific in the sound. Choreographed bring in da noise, bring in da funk : won a tony for best choreography. His company tours and performs in schools to raise awareness and excitement for tap. Influence by tap, swing, jazz, african, and latin style. Danced in get on the good foot : dj kool herc.
