1. Staging the Ethnographic of Dance History – Yvonne Hardt

2. Dance in Search of Its Own History – Explores how contemporary choreographers archive history through performance.

3. The Routledge Dance Studies Reader – Edited by Alexandra Carter and Janet O’Shea.

4. Contemporary Choreography: A Critical Reader – Edited by Jo Butterworth and Liesbeth Wildschut.

5. The Body Eclectic: Evolving Practices in Dance Training – Melanie Bales and Rebecca Nettl-Fiol.

6. Moving History/Dancing Cultures: A Dance History Reader – Edited by Ann Dils and Ann Cooper Albright.

📄 Journals & Articles

• Dance Research Journal – Peer-reviewed journal covering contemporary dance theory and history

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• “Contemporary Dance on Native Land” – Alessandra Williams, Dance Research Journal.

• “Choreographing Deportation” – Juan Manuel Aldape Muñoz, Dance Research Journal.

🌐 Websites

• Dance Research Journal – Cambridge Core

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• Dance Studies Association

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• Concordia University OER Guide

• Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches – Lindsay Guarino & Wendy Oliver 3 4.

• Steppin’ on the Blues – Jacqui Malone.

• Dancing Many Drums – Thomas DeFrantz.

• The Jazz Dance Styles and Techniques of Bob Fosse – Cheryl Mrozowski.

• Jazz Dance: A Celebration of the Roots and Branches – Includes contributions from Moncell Durden.

• The African Origins of Jazz Dance – Takiyah Nur Amin (chapter in Guarino & Oliver).

📄 Journals & Articles

• RIPM Jazz Periodicals – Historical jazz publications archive- RIPM Jazz Periodicals: Music, History, and Culture | EBSCO

• “Jazz Dance from Emancipation to 1970” – Jill Flanders Crosby & Michèle Moss.

• “Jazz Dance and Racism” – Carlos Jones.

🌐 Websites

• Oxford Academic – Florida Scholarship Online 3

• Stanford SearchWorks4

• Dance Parent 101 – Jazz Dance Timeline

• Britannica – Jazz Dance

• History of Jazz

• The Oxford Handbook of Hip Hop Dance Studies – Mary Fogarty & Imani Kai Johnson.

• Can't Stop, Won't Stop – Jeff Chang.

• Renegade Rhythms – J. Griffith Rollefson.

• Everything Remains Raw – Moncell Durden (also a documentary).

• The Cambridge Companion to Hip-Hop – Includes chapters on dance.

• Foundation: B-Boy Basics – Ken Swift (chapter in Oxford Handbook).

📄 Journals & Articles

• Journal of Hip Hop Studies – Virginia Commonwealth University

• “Hip Hop in History: Past, Present, and Future” – JSTOR

• “From House Party to World Dominance” – Cassandra Chaney, JHHS.

• “The Spatio-Temporality of J Dilla’s Sound Aesthetic” – Masahide T. Kato, JHHS.

🌐 Websites

• Journal of Hip Hop Studies | Virginia Commonwealth University

• Red Bull Dance Style Guide

• New Type of Class – Hip Hop Styles

• SlideShare – Street & Hip Hop Styles

• Google Scholar – Search for academic papers on specific styles.

Pioneers:

• DJ Kool Herc – Originator of the breakbeat.

• Crazy Legs – Rock Steady Crew legend.

• Ken Swift – Innovator of foundational footwork.

Recent Practitioners:

• Logistx (USA) – Red Bull BC One World Champion, B-girl icon.

• Victor Montalvo (USA) – World champion and Olympic-level competitor.

• Kid Karam (UK) – Leading UK B-boy, known for power and creativity.

🔒 Locking

Pioneers:

• Don “Campbellock” Campbell – Creator of Locking.

• Toni Basil – Co-founder of The Lockers.

Recent Practitioners:

• Luna (France) – Red Bull Dance Your Style finalist, known for expressive locking

• FireLock (USA) – Modern ambassador of locking and funk styles.

• Locking Khan (South Korea) – International battle winner and teacher.

⚡ Popping

Pioneers:

• Boogaloo Sam – Creator of Popping.

• Popin’ Pete – Electric Boogaloos member.

Recent Practitioners:

• Dassy (South Korea/USA) – Known from So You Think You Can Dance.

• Greenteck (Canada) – Champion popper with a unique style.

• Nelson (France) – Renowned for musicality and battle wins.

🏠 House Dance

Pioneers:

• Marjory Smarth – NYC house dance legend.

• Ejoe Wilson – Known for groove and footwork.

Recent Practitioners:

• Frankie J (UK) – House dancer and educator.

• Toyin (USA) – Known for Afro-house fusion and battle presence.

• Hurrikane (USA) – House and hip hop fusion dancer.

💃 Waacking

Pioneers:

• Tyrone Proctor – Soul Train dancer and waacking pioneer.

• Punkin’ – Original waacker.

Recent Practitioners:

• Princess Lockeroo (USA) – Global educator and performer.

• Lip J (South Korea) – Known for sharp technique and battles.

• Waackeisha (Canada) – Prominent in the international waacking scene.

🪞 Voguing

Pioneers:

• Willi Ninja – “Godfather of Voguing.”

• Jose Xtravaganza – Madonna’s choreographer.

Recent Practitioners:

• Leiomy Maldonado (USA) – Vogue Femme icon and Legendary judge.

• Dashaun Wesley (USA) – Host of Legendary, House of Lanvin.

• Honey Balenciaga (USA) – Rising star in ballroom and fashion.

⚡ Krumping

Pioneers:

• Tight Eyez – Co-founder of Krump.

• Big Mijo – Co-founder and innovator.

Recent Practitioners:

• Outrage (UK) – Leading UK krumper and battle organiser.

• Konkrete (USA) – Known for storytelling and intensity.

• Baby Tight Eyez (USA) – Next-gen krump leader.

🕶️ Old School Hip Hop

Pioneers:

• Boogaloo Shrimp – Star of Breakin’.

• Mr. Wiggles – Bridged popping and hip hop freestyle.

Recent Practitioners:

• Salah (France) – Known for mixing old school with animation.

• Poppin John (USA) – YouTube educator and performer.

• Buddha Stretch (USA) – Innovator of freestyle hip hop.

🧢 New School Hip Hop

Pioneers:

• Elite Force Crew – Defined freestyle hip hop in the 90s.

Recent Practitioners:

• Les Twins (France) – Global icons of freestyle and musicality.

• Keone & Mari Madrid (USA) – Choreographers blending hip hop and storytelling.

• Ayo & Teo (USA) – Viral dancers blending hip hop and litefeet.

🕺 Litefeet

Pioneers:

• Chrybaby Cozie – Founder of Litefeet Nation.

• Kid The Wiz – Known for hat tricks and subway fame.

Recent Practitioners:

• Goofy (USA) – Litefeet innovator.

• King Charles (USA) – Educator and battle dancer.

• Kidd Patt (UK) – Emerging UK litefeet dancer and teacher.

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