Hip Hop by Emily Gordon

1970s

63egordon — 2025-07-02 03:14:25 UTC

Hip Hop originated in the 70s in the Bronx, New York City. It's style took inspiration from many different types of dance including traditional African dance styles, tap, and ballet. It also took inspiration from different music styles .

1980s

63egordon — 2025-07-02 03:18:39 UTC

Over the next decade, Hip Hops popularity became increasingly popular. With the rise of rap music, and hip hop dancing being featured in pop culture and movies spreading it beyond just NYC.

1990s

63egordon — 2025-07-02 03:26:56 UTC

During the 90s, Hip Hop continued to grow in popularity. Some popular hip hops dances at the time included The Running Man which MC Hammer made popular, and is still known by many today!

2000s

63egordon — 2025-07-02 03:30:52 UTC

Hip Hop in the 2000s secured its role in mainstream culture, and had spread across the entire glob. This era birthed some of the most popular and well known dances. Some of these dances include Soulja Boys "crank that". Another was the "Cha Cha Slide" which to this day is a dance almost everyone knows!

2010s to present

63egordon — 2025-07-02 03:34:19 UTC

Hip Hop has exploded into a major form of dance. It can be seen in music videos, social media trends, dance studios, dance competitions, concerts, etc.. Hip Hop has been used as a form of expression, political messages, competitions, freestyles and just for fun!