![]() Stop-and-go -Taking a step back and to the left/right, then forward again.Scooby walk -Walking forward, stopping and bending knees outward with each step.Scooby doo -Taking a stationary forward step, then making a Lock.Stomp the cockroach -Going down on one knee, with the other leg pointing out to the side, then pounding the floor.Which way -Similar to the scootbot, with a more kicking motion and without the skip.Scootbot -Skipping while making the motion of an exaggerated step to the left or right.Hop kick -A high, quick kick of one leg while standing straight on the other.Crazy horse -Altering kicks to the sides with right and left legs, upper body stationary with arms in front as if holding reins.Knee Drop- Drop to the knees with knees pointing inwards.Uncle Sam points -A quick, extended pointing gesture, usually held for a few seconds for emphasis.Lock -Bending slightly forward with arms forming a circle downward, as if lifting a heavy object.Wrist twirl -Twirling wrists while moving arms up and down in pace.Box split -A semi-split done with one leg bent, which enables the dancer to get up again in one swift movement. ![]() Locking is really a style you have to see to understand, but here are a few moves unique to the style: MovesThe original lockers took direction from Campbell and developed their own signature moves, stamping them with unique names in order to lay claim to creating them. Although the style was born from Campbell’s move ‘the lock’, more moves were introduced during the early stages of the dance craze that have remained an integral part of the style. Today, dancers still perform the original moves developed in the 70’s by Don Campbell and his first group, The Lockers. They often high five and point, which creates interaction with the crowd and other dancers. Dancers perform key moves like wrist twirls at a rapid pace, contrasting with dramatic pauses, locks, or dropping into the splits. The style of Locking has undergone a few changes over the years however it is still performed with an exaggerated comical style, and dancers dress to enhance this, in bright colours and hats. Locking is often associated with styles such as Popping, Breaking and Hip-hop, which it has influenced, however remains a distinct style that is very much centred around history and tradition. Pauses in the music are emphasised by distinct stops in the movement, and dancers often smile or gesture to the crowd to create a comical style, or take on a serious demeanour to show off technique. ![]() Distinct, fast hand movements are combined with more relaxed hip and leg movements, performed in sync with funk music. He introduced the move ‘the lock’, upon which the dance style of ‘Campbellocking’ was based, and created a sub-culture that has continued to this day.Įmphasis on Performance Today Locking is performed internationally, with the style based on several key moves carried out with an emphasis on performance and crowd acknowledgement. Locking is a street dance style which was conceived in America in the late 60’s by one man, Don Campbell.
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