#turfing

Performed by: G3000 and Tee Seven of Turffeinz

Number: “Be Free”

Style: Turfing

1. I chose the Turfing video because the dance moves were very raw and beautiful. I read that the brother of one of the dancer’s in the video was killed in a car accident on the same street. So the video and dance was a tribute to him. You can feel this emotion through their moves, and also in the beginning when one of the dancers get close to a car and you are afraid that he might get hit. I think that is very beautiful and moving. Plus, I also picked this video because I find the Turfing dance very cool and interesting and the moves and gliding are done effortlessly. According to Wikipedia “Turf dance also includes "story telling" which is a style based on pantomime "life stories" or "everyday activities"... Turf dance is an improvisational, free-flowing form of dance that is based on the idea of pure cause and effect but focuses on storytelling, the creation of optical illusions, and the display of distinctive personal style.” And I feel this video fits the definition of turfing perfectly and is turfing that is done exceptionally well. As the dancers are telling a life-story and paying tribute to his brother. Plus each dancer is improvising and all communicate and add to the story. Plus the viewer is also able to feel the passion and understand what the dancers are feeling.

2. I think this video fits the TED talk video perfectly, as it fits the idea of social dance, with the steps that are agreed on but it was also about the individual and their creative identity. As there are many steps that involve turfing that are agreed on, such as the gliding and the locking etc. But each dancer created their own piece and included their creativity behind each of their dance. Also the video states that it’s about community and connection. This relates to the Turfing video as the dancer is dancing and paying tribute with his friends, in his local community. She also describes dances such as the Charleston and Lindy Hop or Swing which were about improv and musicality is similar to the Turfing video, where most of the moves are improvised and follow the flow and rhythm of the music. The Turfing video expands on the TED talk video and answers the question on why we dance, as the dancers show why they were dancing without saying any words. They danced to heal, and let their emotions out and to feel a sense of community.

Performed by: Turf Fienz (Levi “iDummy” Allen, Frenchie Babyy, Noh Justice, and others

Number: “Oakland”

Style: Turfing

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