Workshop: Popping mit Nelson - Random Circles

In the organizer's words:

What is popping?

Popping has its roots in the exciting 1960s in California. During the heyday of funk music, the Oakland Boogaloo dance style developed in African-American communities and laid the foundation for today's popping. Even in its early days, this style combined flowing and mechanical movements that were extremely isolated, paving the way for modern popping. At a time when information was mainly exchanged in person, various variations and derivatives of this dance emerged, including strutting, electric boogaloo, popping and others.
The breakthrough into pop culture came in the 1970s, when popping became known through television programs such as "Soul Train". From then on, the dance style spread across the United States, winning over enthusiasts such as the legendary Michael Jackson. Popping artists traveled the world as backup dancers and choreographers to spread the culture and dance.
Despite its long history, popping remains timeless and has established itself as a worldwide phenomenon. It has significantly influenced hip hop culture and, despite numerous changes and trends, retains its roots based on flowing and isolated, muscle-contracting movements.

Language: English
Bring: comfortable clothes and clean shoes
Level: open to people with and without previous experience