Date Created
12-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
College of Performing and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Dance, Theatre Arts and Dance Student Work
Abstract
In this study, the researcher proposed using knowledge collected of hip-hop dance experts and pioneers to create a curriculum applicable for the youth. Using interviews with various experts and research on hip-hop pioneers, the researcher tested the proposed curriculum on third, fourth, and fifth grade participants in a Colorado private school. The curriculum was tested over a span of five weeks with seventy-four participants. Within the study, the participants were given historical knowledge, various vocabulary, creative prompts, and were introduced to different hip-hop musical artists. The participants were required to participate in cyphers, Battles, various hip-hop dance exercises, and create a classic Hip-Hop Jam based on the Pillars and Principles of Hip-Hop. Instruments used to review and calculate the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the proposed curriculum included an assessment rubric, informal testing of retention through hip-hop dance exercises, and surveys completed upon entrance and exit.
Keywords
dance; hip-hop; dance technique; hip-hop curriculum, codifying hip-hop
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Digital Origin
Born digital
Recommended Citation
Wolfrum, Julie, "The Creation and Application of a Fundamental Hip-hop Curriculum: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Codifying Classic Hip-hop Technique?" (2023). Master's Theses. 293.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/theses/293