If you’re into dance, IG is a great place to discover new dance styles, trends, and choreographers. Whether you’re interested in classical ballet, contemporary dance, or something more experimental, you can find a wide variety of dance content on the platform, and observing this content can be a great way to learn, be inspired, and connect with other dance enthusiasts.
One of the great things about observing dance on IG is that it allows you to see a wide variety of dance styles and techniques. From traditional forms like ballet and salsa, to more modern urban dance styles, you can find examples of almost any type of dance on the platform. But the focus here is Rocking (Uprocking) from NYC!
Rocking (Uprocking)
Rocking, also known as uprocking, is a battle dance style that involves fast feetwork and energetic body movements. It is often performed as a battle dance, with two dancers facing off against each other and trying to outdo each other with their moves. Rocking is characterized by its aggressive, high-energy style and often involves such as burns, jerks, freestyle, spins, hand gestures, and freezes.
Observations
A lot of the shared videos about Rocking on IG have a few things in common.
Execution of Jerks
It can be observed that in a lot rocking videos on IG, individuals rock against each other, jerks are not fully executed regardless of different rock styles from different boroughs in NYC and different style of jerks. But usually in most cases a jerk is into a squatting position meaning you drop down!
To be excluded here are obviously old generation rockers, who may not able to go down all the way because of knee injuries over the years!
Freestyle
When rock dancers perform solo dancing to show off their personal style, it can be noticed that the variety of styles does not feel natural and basically does not fit to each and every individual. Freestyle can involve a wide range of techniques and styles, and there are many different ways to approach it. Doing simple feetworks with a groove can be very nice, but it is required to be on beat, all the time.
The most important thing is to find (a) style:s that works for you, and to have fun with it.
Final words…
Also to be mention, is that social media platforms like IG has influenced dance by making it more accessible. When in the past, people might have had to seek out dance classes or workshops in order to learn how to dance, but today, there are countless dance tutorials and instructional available online. This makes it easy for anyone, regardless of their location or dance experience, to learn how to dance from their comfort of their own home! If you are an experienced dancer, social media can be a great source. However, there are also downsides when learning dance via social media.
No matter, in general it’s important to find an instructor or resource that is suitable for your skill level and interests. As you progress, you may want to consider trying different styles or levels of instruction to find what works best for you.
If you are not trained or experienced in/with rocking foundation, it’s important to seek the assistance of rockers with experience in rocking foundation.