What is the background of breakdancing?
The last example is breakdancing. This dance is
known for its acrobatic moves such as head spinning.
The dance is a part of hip hop culture.
Breakdancing was born in New York City's local
G
5 communities in the 1970s. In those days, fights between
gangs often happened in the city. Some members asked
themselves if there was a peaceful solution. They began
to use breakdancing to decide on the winner of a fight.
Afterward, the dance gradually became popular across
10 the US. Today, breakdancing attracts many young
people around the world.
acrobatic
Lækrǝbætik]
spin(ning)
[spín(in)]
hip hop [hiphȧp]
New York City
[nù:j5:rksiti]
winner (winǝr]
afterward
[æftǝrwǝrd]
gradually
[grædzuǝli]
Dances are connected with the culture of their
birthplace. Through dances, people have expressed
birthplace
[bá:70plèis
their ideas and feelings.
Dancing is a way of
15 communication.
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ブレイクダンスを踊る若者 (1980年代)
Q
1. Is breakdancing known for its slow moves?
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2. What often happened in New York City in the 1970s?
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3. What are dances connected with?
be known for ~ ~で知られている 2 head spinning ヘッドスピン(地面につけた頭を支点にして回る動き)
51970s nineteen seventies 8 decide on ~ ~を決める
