Books with title Hip-Hop and Urban Dance

What is a “human beatbox”? Why was Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ video so influential? How has Hip-Hop influenced more traditional dance styles? Hip-Hop provides a detailed look at the development of hip-hop dance, from the early b-boy culture in New York to the urban dance companies touring the world today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differs from other styles of dance, and explores the clothes, fashion and culture of hip-hop dance. There is also advice on how to become a hip-hop dancer.

Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. This title takes an inside look at hip-hop dance. Hip-Hop Dance examines the origins of many styles of hip-hop dance, such as breaking and locking and popping, and explores how they burst into the mainstream and went global. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.