Interesting thoughts about twerking

[Lik3]

I was wondering if twerking was a fad or a dance that does have its own history yet some people wish it were a fad.

 

[RDKirk]

I was wondering if twerking was a fad or a dance that does have its own history yet some people wish it were a fad.

There is evidence that twerking is part of a series of African rituals, but as it appears in US culture, it was specifically introduced into general American pop culture by Beyonce by way of her hometown association with New Orleans street dancing.

I suspect it will be a fad. The next generation after the Millennials will come up with their own dance fad, and it's too inconsequential for the Millennials to continue beyond their 40s.

If it were a dance of significant skill, some people would continue it for that reason even as the umbrella of ballroom dancing has incorporated the former fad dances of foxtrot and swing. But that's not going to happen.

 

[wintermile]

Twerking was and is used in sex education rituals, which is why I mentioned sex education and sexual confidence in my fisrt post.

Twerking: White American’s fad or an ancient African tradition? | The TSU Herald – The official student newspaper of Texas Southern University since 1948. – www.thetsuherald.com

The writer of the linked article is put off about the fad version of twerking. With twerking choreographed into hip-hop performances, the fad may pass but twerking will not.

Our traditions become new popularized fads with white audiences and often become exploited as they are recognized as entertainment rather than being considered culturally significant.

In fact, twerking, the African American form of gyrating one’s body in isolated movements, has its roots in Africa.

 

[wintermile]

There is evidence that twerking is part of a series of African rituals, but as it appears in US culture, it was specifically introduced into general American pop culture by Beyonce by way of her hometown association with New Orleans street dancing.

I suspect it will be a fad. The next generation after the Millennials will come up with their own dance fad, and it's too inconsequential for the Millennials to continue beyond their 40s.

If it were a dance of significant skill, some people would continue it for that reason even as the umbrella of ballroom dancing has incorporated the former fad dances of foxtrot and swing. But that's not going to happen.

Twerking is an important part of African history and will continue to be expressed through hip-hop.

 

[RDKirk]

Twerking was and is used in sex education rituals, which is why I mentioned sex education and sexual confidence in my fisrt post.

Twerking: White American’s fad or an ancient African tradition? | The TSU Herald – The official student newspaper of Texas Southern University since 1948. – www.thetsuherald.com

The writer of the linked article is put off about the fad version of twerking. With twerking choreographed into hip-hop performances, the fad may pass but twerking will not.

The problem is a lack of connection between what was done in Africa and what is being done in the US. The US "history of twerking" comes to an end in New Orleans in the early 80s.

Young blacks in America are not twerking as some kind of culturally significant ritual. It has not been handed down from grandmothers to their grandchildren over hundreds of years.

 

[RDKirk]

Twerking is an important part of African history and will continue to be expressed through hip-hop.

Twerking in the US did not originate with hip-hop. Hip-hop springs from the Bronx. Twerking springs from New Orleans "bounce" music...a different root.

I'll say again:

Young blacks in America are not twerking as some kind of culturally significant ritual. It has not been handed down from grandmothers to their grandchildren over hundreds of years.

 

[wintermile]

Twerking in the US did not originate with hip-hop. Hip-hop springs from the Bronx. Twerking springs from New Orleans "bounce" music...a different root.

I'll say again:

Young blacks in America are not twerking as some kind of culturally significant ritual. It has not been handed down from grandmothers to their grandchildren over hundreds of years.

Correct and, for purposes of expression, twerking will not go out as a fad. I commented twerking is choreographed in hip-hop. Many diy hip-hop artists sport their twerking--now, and I have seen twerking in hip-hop performed for large audiences.

Years from now, I will still see twerking from upcoming hip-hop artists because it has become incorporated into hip-hop. That is the exciting part about watching hip-hop, learning or observing why choreography is used and its impact on the intended message overall.

 

[wintermile]

White Girl Twerking: 10-Year-Old Dances At Competition | K97.5

Solid Moves! See her performance in the link. Kaycee Rice can say that again.

 

[Eudaimonist]

Twerking is not a dance

I don't see how it is not a dance.

Belly dancing is more then just shaking your butt. Its has a history and meaning.

Belly dancing had a start where it had no history and meaning. Was it bad then?

Now twerking.... its just a fad.

How do you know? At one time, belly dancing may have seemed like a fad. In any case, so what if it is a fad? So was the Macarena, but there was nothing wrong with that.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[CounselorForChrist]

How do you know? At one time, belly dancing may have seemed like a fad. In any case, so what if it is a fad? So was the Macarena, but there was nothing wrong with that.

But it started as a cultural thing to a country. Twerking is not some cultural thing of meaning (more or less). Its just "Shake that sexy butt!". Its about being sexual and perverses. No other meaning. Its just a fad.

 

[Gadarene]

"Interesting thoughts about twerking" - no such things exist

also lol at all the christians getting scandalised over twerking while repeatedly posting videos of twerking

"its DISGUSTING I tell you, now let's watch another dozen twerking videos"

 

[wintermile]

But it started as a cultural thing to a country. Twerking is not some cultural thing of meaning (more or less). Its just "Shake that sexy butt!". Its about being sexual and perverses. No other meaning. Its just a fad.

"Shake that sexy butt" may pass.

But those who stand by the motto dance to express not to impress will continue to choreograph twerking into routines.

In essence, twerking, like capoeira in Brazil, “dutty wine” in Jamaica, “jigging” in Dallas, “the snake” in 1930s Harlem, or zydecoin in Louisiana, is a hybrid movement used to continue our African traditions in a non-African world—a way of expressing ourselves amidst oppression and remaining connected to our cultural heritage.

Twerking: White American’s fad or an ancient African tradition? | The TSU Herald – The official student newspaper of Texas Southern University since 1948. – www.thetsuherald.com

 

[apache1]

But it started as a cultural thing to a country. Twerking is not some cultural thing of meaning (more or less). Its just "Shake that sexy butt!". Its about being sexual and perverses. No other meaning. Its just a fad.

Well, twerking booties and bumbums make ripe targets for paddles of spankophiles everywhere!

 

[CounselorForChrist]

Even if it is some old tradition, its not beautiful like most dancing traditions I've seen. Its just people shaking their butts sexually and being perverse. I don't watch the videos, but going by the thumbnails I see of them, I've not seen one doing it as a actual dance. They always way tiny shorts, thongs...etc. >.>

 

[wintermile]

I did not watch any of the To Impress videos either. But the Kaycee Rice performances I linked to are solid and many of the hip-hop DIY videos I have seen, folks are fully dressed---cause they aim to express.

 

[jacks]

Just a break from all the twerking. I wonder if Fred twerked in private?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILbvtB_0pKk&feature=player_detailpage&list=RDMsS7B8nyw5Y

 

[apache1]

Anything promoted by the new miley Cyrus can't be a good thing.

Miley to dad Billy Ray .... "Don't hit my butt, my achy breaky butt! OUCH!"

 

[Eudaimonist]

Tahitian dance is also just women "shaking their butts" in a sexually suggestive way.

Tahitian Dance- Ote'a - YouTube

Yes, "shaking one's butt" is a common dance theme.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[Eudaimonist]

Tahitian dance is also just women "shaking their butts" in a sexually suggestive way.

Tahitian Dance- Ote'a - YouTube

Yes, "shaking one's butt" is a common dance theme.


eudaimonia,

Mark

 

[random person]

If Christians begin twerking in churches then I know we are all in trouble.

Miley Cyrus twerking is grotesque who still resembles a 13 year old, body-wise.

I guess she isn't interesting in her image anymore.