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Understanding Music = Finding the Groove Pt.2#1

Directions

Follow along with the video on the right side to familiarize yourself with quarter notes.
Now, grab a piece of paper and something to write with or, use the same piece of paper from last week’s music exercises and add the quarter notes.
See if you can count your Hip Hop song choices the same way 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 e &

Click to add text

Tip: Pause the video and write the counts out on paper exactly like what is in the video..

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Understanding Music = Finding the Groove Pt.2#2

Directions

Follow along with the video to find the beat for the song “Hipster Girl” by Sango; counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Practice listening for the triple hi-hat along with the hosts and using your fingers to accent the counts 8 e &.
Next, work on the bass and follow along drumming on the 1 &, 4 &, a 6.
Follow the lyrics section to familiarize yourself with this concept.
Break down your favorite songs.

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Social Dances = Building A Physical Foundation

Directions

Watch the video about the history of social dance.
Answer the following questions. You can write, record or tell someone your thoughts and ideas.
How are social dances a common language?
How would you describe what social dances are?

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Kid ‘n Play

Directions

Watch the video on the right side of the screen, and learn this classic dance move.
What groove do you notice/feel in the Kid ‘n Play?
Bounce/Jump
Up
Down
Drop
Do the Kid ‘n Play to your favorite song.

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Running Man

Directions

Use the video on the right to learn how to do the Running Man.
Which of the four grooves do you see/feel in this move?
Play some of your favorite music and practice the Running Man.

Tip: It can be a challenge to pull the standing leg back in a slide motion as the other leg comes down in front. But with practice you can do it !!

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Chicken/Monastery

Directions

Follow along with the videos to the right and learn the Chicken/Monastery.
Top Video - Chicken
Bottom Video - Monastery
Which of the 4 grooves are in these social dances (Up, Down, Jump, Drop)?
Pick a new song and practice.

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Camel Walk

Directions

Working with the video on the right side of the screen study and practice the Camel Walk.
Don’t forget to lean your torso forward.
Make sure one knee is always straight and one is bent.
Two steps forward one step behind.
Can you name the groove?
Try it to your music.

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More: Groove/Social Dance Activities

Activity 1

Try putting the Kid ‘n Play, Running Man, Chicken/Monastery and Camel Walk together in whatever order you want.
Play around and feel the different grooves togethers.

Activity 2

Create your own social dance move. Social dance moves can be based off of anything like: characters, fashion, sayings or gestures, and so much more.

Activity 3

Watch this video and see if you can figure out how to do these social dances.

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Reflection

Directions

Reflect and answer the following questions.
Grab a pencil and something to write with, or record it on a recording device, or tell a family member.
How does learning social dances help in building a foundation for understanding the 4 grooves?
What is your favorite current social dance and which specific groove(s) is represented?�
Send both your written and video to your Hip Hop Teacher so they can see your progress!

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References

COSMOSUKR. (2010). Hip Hop Old School Dictionary [YouTube].

DZRCKS. (2017). HOW TO: CHICKEN/MONASTERY ( HIP- HOP Dance Tutorial) [YouTube].

Flockey12. (2003). Camel Walk Tutorial [YouTube].

Howcast. (2012). How to Do the Running Man | Hip-Hop Dancing [YouTube].

HowcastArtsRec. (2011). How to Do the Kid 'n Play | Club Dancing [YouTube].

Pixabay. Black and Silver Cassette Player . Pexels. Unknown.

STEEZY. (2019). How To Find The Counts Of Any Dance Song Like A Pro [YouTube].

TED-Ed. (2016). The history of African-American social dance - Camille A. Brown [YouTube].