What is the difference between African dance and hip hop?

Answer by  Usually (7)

The major difference between African dance and hip hop is that one is a derivative of the other. Certain hip hop dances originate from some of the movements that native African tribes do in their tribal ceremonies. These rhythmic movements have been passed down through the generations, and have incorporated themselves into hip hop.

Answer by  Anonymous

African Dances are actually closely related. These dances are more tribal dances. However, Hip-Hop Dances have been originated from the tribal dances and have been recently changed to more breakdancing over the past few years.

Answer by  Sharpay (47)

African dances consist of a wide range of tribal movements including moving your hips and arms in a rhythmic motion. These dances are usually accompanied by tribal beats. Hip hop is a more recent type of dance that allows you to move freely to express a feeling through the music and beat.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

African dance is tribal and relatively primitive. Hip Hop is stemmed in rap music and break dancing which originated in New York

Answer by  walter80 (409)

African dances have traditional roots often originating decades ago if not longer. Hip hop is relatively recent and is influenced by urban, street dancing.

Answer by  belle39 (966)

Actually, African dance music and hip-hop are closely related. Both styles of music involve heavy rhythms and fast-paced dance moves.

Answer by  julianna536 (90)

African dance is traditional dance that each individual culture practices. While hip hop has African roots and influences it was invented in America and influenced by several other cultures.

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

African dance uses physical instruments, while hip hop generally does not use the actual instruments but synthesizers and drum machines.