Krumping
What is Krumping? It all depends on who you ask....
Wikipedia:
"Krumping is a relatively new form of dance within the "urban" and street dance movements, and is characterized by free, expressive and highly energetic moves. The form is attributed as having originated in the community of South Los Angeles."
UrbanDictionary.com:
"A positive outlet for anger, a way of spiritual dancing and praise,a popular and fast growing style of hip-hop dance. It originated in the African-American community of South Central Los Angeles, California. It is free, expressive, and highly energetic, and is the newest form of the "Urban" Black dance movement."
A few facts about Krumping:
Getting "Buck" is the latest form of Krumping. It is more difficult than other styles. There are about a dozen different ways to grade Krumping. Groups of Krump dancers are called "fams" or "families".
Here's some Krump slang for you (thanks to Wikipedia):
- Kill off: To be beaten, or another name for a trick move
- Kill off crucially: To be beaten badly
- Buck: Used to describe something cool or someone good at krumping
- Amped: Used to describe a person who's really into the spirit of krump
- Krump groupie: Used to describe people who follow krumpers but don't krump or are unknown to the krump world
For more info on Krumping (because I am clearly not an expert), please go to:
KrumpDancing.com
KrumpKings.com
Enjoy a clip of some dude Krumping:
So, on second thought, probably not an appropriate style of dance for my wedding....
