Interview with Brian Li

RCJ Tracks
Jacob Litt, Interviewer
Campus Scene Ethnography

 

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00:00:00 - Introduction to Brian, who he is and what he does as captain of Block Crew

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Keywords: Block Crew; captain; choreography

Subjects: Choreography.; Dance teams

00:01:24 - Brian's dance background, and how it relates to the style of Block Crew

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Keywords: hip-hop; popping

Subjects: Dancing.; Hip-hop.

00:02:50 - A history of the evolution of hip-hop, with an emphasis on popping, as well as the dance style's relationship to music.

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Keywords: Block Crew; Cali; California; breaking; hip-hop; locking; popping

Subjects: Dancing.; Hip-hop.

00:06:19 - The style of Block Crew, and how it has evolved over the years

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Keywords: Cali; choreography; contemp; hip-hop; popping; urban

Subjects: Choreography.; Dancing.; Hip-hop.

00:07:59 - How Brian incorporates Block Crew's style into his choreography

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Keywords: beat-kill; choreography; hip-hop; layers of music; popping

Subjects: Choreography.; Dancing.; Music.

00:10:17 - Aspects of music that stand out to Brian as he is choreographing, and how music and dance interact for Block Crew

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Keywords: choreography; drop; hip-hop; layers of music; lyrics; song flow; urban

Subjects: Choreography.; Dancing.; Music.

00:14:09 - Reflection on Block Crew's status as a largely-Asian community, and whether this is a barrier for other non-Asian members or potential members

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Keywords: Asian; Block Crew; Chinese; Korean; community

Subjects: Community and college--Asia.; Community and college--China.; Community and college--Southeast Asia.; Community and college.

00:16:55 - The evolution of Block Crew as a group of friends, not just a group of dancers.

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Keywords: Block Crew; bonding; friends

Subjects: Community and college--Asia.; Community and college.; Friendship.

00:18:48 - Brian's experience as captain, and the challenges of trying to be a leader among peers

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Keywords: Block Crew; captain; leader; teacher

Subjects: Community and college.; Dance teams; Leadership.

00:20:38 - Brian's thoughts on the future of Block Crew after he graduates, and the creation of a more legitimate leadership team.

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Keywords: Block Crew; captain; choreography; leadership team

Subjects: Community and college.; Leadership.