The Evolution of African-American Dance 2

What was the primary purpose of Ball culture in the 1980s?

• To promote mainstream music

• To provide a space for black LGBTQ+ performers and women to compete and be seen

• To create a new dance style

• To organize large-scale concerts

Which documentary provides insight into the evolution of Ball culture?

• Rize

• Paris Is Burning

• Step Up

• Breakin'

What role did KMEL Radio play in the development of Hip-Hop in the Bay Area?

• It was the first station to play rock music

• It helped Hip-Hop music gain popularity by playing non-mainstream tracks

• It focused on classical music

• It was a television channel

Where did Breakdancing originate?

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

• South Bronx, New York

• Miami, Florida

What is a "cypher" in the context of Breakdancing?

• A type of dance move

• A group of onlookers who gather around performers

• A musical instrument

• A dance competition

Which movie helped Breakdancing gain mainstream recognition in the 1980s?

• Footloose

• Flashdance

• Dirty Dancing

• Saturday Night Fever

What is the Cakewalk?

• A modern dance style

• A dance derived from slaves before the Civil War

• A type of music genre

• A European ballroom dance

How is dance used as a form of resistance in African-American culture?

• To promote commercial products

• To combat colonialism and white supremacy

• To entertain tourists

• To teach mathematics

What is the relationship between music and dance in African-American cultural dance?

• They are unrelated

• Music is only a background element

• They are intertwined creative processes

• Dance is more important than music

Which dance is considered one of the pillars of Hip-Hop?

• Salsa

• Breakdancing

• Ballet

• Tango