| Getting Down |
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http://infinit.mobi/dance  Getting Down is an exclusive made-for-mobile series for anyone wanting to ‘get down’ and dance to the moves of hip-hop, freestyle, and other street styles. It is a multicultural production spanning South Africa, and bringing together different dancers, environments, and music types.Getting Down is a truly positive and entertaining experience, encouraging people to forget about the multitude of issues facing South Africans and just to get down, get together and dance. Local talent is used for both the dancers and the music. Each episode showcases different dance styles and comes in two halves: in the first the dancer gets down and dances to an original track in a funky setting; the second is an explanation and demonstration by the dancer of the moves themselves. Given that it is on mobile, the series can be viewed anywhere and be repeated endlessly. Watch the Trailer:Screenshots and Images from the Series         Styles include, amongst many others: NUSKOOL Nuskool is an energetic, fast, technical dance style, making it theatrical and in your face. In this episode, JJ takes you through the three basic techniques of Nuskool hip-hop. Featuring vocals from EJ Von Lyric.  KRUMPING Krumping is an urban street dance form characterized by free, expressive, and highly energetic moves. Tiro demonstrates and guides you through the two basic krump moves, the chest-pop and the aggressive weight lift. Featuring lyrics by Jitsvinger and Garlic Brown.  PANTSULA Pantsula is a youth dance form that emerged in the 1950s. It represents a way of life, dress and speech (tsotsitaal) and is considered symbolic of township culture. Vuyo demonstrates the popular flat foot tap and how to keep your upper body stable.  NEW YORK HOUSE House style was formed in the 80s and continues to be strongly influenced by elements of soul and funk infused varieties of disco. Lindiwe describes the fundamentals of house, including jacking, sliding, free hand movements and the hot step. The styles outlined above are only 4 of 12 styles covered in the Getting Down series. There are also 3 exclusive bonus videos that will showcase talent never before seen in South Africa! |
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