"Ash's Hip Hop 101" Series

I feel like Hip Hop speaks to my soul in deep and powerful ways that are very applicable to my white, middle class life. So I’m starting a new series. Hip Hop Dance Moves 101. Thank your lucky stars. No longer will you stand alone stiffly and awkwardly on the dance floor. Soon you will be able to shake it with the best of them.

Todays Dance Move:

Hyphy (HI-fee) originated in Oakland. Term coined by the rapper Keak Da Sneak. "Hyphy" is to Oakland as "Crunk" is to the Dirty South. An individual is considered to have “gotten hyphy” when they act or dance in an overstated, fast paced, manner of ridiculousness. Also called “getting stupid” or “going dumb.”

Shall we?...Get hyphy




The Father of Hyphy...put your stunner shades on.



You know you're a pro when you've blacked out from convulsing on the floor.

Stick around for the next Dance Move of the week.