Impact of Commercialization on Breaking

The video explores the history and cultural significance of breaking, also known as b-boying. It highlights the dance's origins in the Bronx, its musical influences, and its core elements like toprock and power moves. The video discusses breaking's evolution from a street culture activity to a commercialized competition, emphasizing the importance of community and self-expression in hip hop culture.

What is the original term used by pioneers for the dance form commonly known as breakdancing?

• B-boying

• Hip-hop

• Freestyle

• Street dance

Who is credited with popularizing the concept of 'breaks' in music, which influenced breaking?

• DJ Kool Herc

• Grandmaster Flash

• Afrika Bambaataa

• Run DMC

Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of breaking?

• Moonwalk

• Power moves

• Downrock

• Toprock

What type of music is traditionally associated with breaking?

• Reggae

• Country

• Funk and soul

• Classical

How has the commercialization of breaking affected modern b-boys and b-girls?

• It has made them focus more on party interactions.

• It has provided them with opportunities to earn money and gain recognition.

• It has led to a decline in the popularity of breaking.

• It has made breaking less competitive.

What concern is raised about the current state of breaking compared to its original form?

• There is too much focus on traditional styles.

• The original style and party interactions are being lost.

• There is a lack of competitions.

• Breaking has become too easy to learn.

What is considered the core of breaking, beyond the acrobatics and flamboyance?

• Gymnastics

• Rhythm and movement

• Costumes

• Lighting effects

Why is community connection important in hip hop culture?

• It helps in organizing more competitions.

• It ensures financial success.

• It reflects the cultural and social responsibilities of the community.

• It allows for more media coverage.

What is a significant aspect of hip hop dance and culture, according to Joseph?

• It is mainly about fashion.

• It focuses only on acrobatics.

• It is a political statement and community expression.

• It is solely about individual expression.

What does Chief 69 emphasize as a shortcoming if hip hop culture does not give back to the community?

• It will fall short culturally, financially, and spiritually.

• It will lose its popularity.

• It will become too commercialized.

• It will focus too much on competitions.