African and Street Dance

a historic African American dance with rhythmic foot stomping, clapping, and body percussion

a social partner dance that originated in Angola, characterized by slow and sensual movements, close embrace, and rhythmic music with African and Caribbean influences

a historic African American dance with lively movements, often associated with jazz and ragtime music, popularized during the Harlem Renaissance era

a traditional African dance with rhythmic stomping, slapping, and tapping of rubber boots, often performed in unison as a form of communication and expression

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

an energetic and expressive genre of dance that originated in African American and Latinx communities, characterized by dynamic movements and typically performed to hip hop music

an energetic street dance style with acrobatic moves, originating in 1970s New York

He learned break dance moves from a local crew.

the latest fashion trend or style of the time

The new clothing line quickly became the vogue among fashion enthusiasts.

a dance style characterized by smooth gliding steps, intricate footwork, and swaggering movements inspired by urban street walking

a dance style characterized by rapid, jerky body movements performed to hip hop or electronic music

meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

to secure something with a lock or seal

Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

The bubble wrap popped loudly as it was squeezed.

range of jurisdiction or influence

a style of urban dance characterized by fast footwork and fluid movements to house music

type of urban dance that incorporates movements and choreography inspired by the upbeat and energetic characteristics of French electro music

a style of dance that originated in Brooklyn, New York, characterized by isolations, contortions, and fluid movements of the body to the beat of music

a high-energy and aggressive style of street dance from Los Angeles characterized by fast, expressive movements to high-energy music

a style of dance characterized by mechanical and robotic movements that imitate the movements of a robot or machine

a style of dance that originated in the Bankhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, known for its energetic and bouncy movements often performed to hip hop or trap music

a 1970s dance precursor to breakdancing, characterized by close interaction, improvisation, and rhythmic movements

genre of Latin music that originated in the 1960s, blending elements of Latin music, rhythm and blues, and soul, often characterized by lively beats and infectious melodies

a dance style known for its fast arm movements, poses, and expressive performance style

a dance style characterized by quick, jerking movements and exaggerated body gestures often performed to dancehall or reggae music

a 19th-century African American dance with high-stepping and strutting movements, often performed in competitions

The cakewalk was popular in minstrel shows.

a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure

The car had a breakdown on the highway, causing traffic delays.