Litefeet

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Litefeet, also referred to as "getting lite," is a type of street dance/vernacular dance that emerged from Harlem, New York in the early 2000s.[1]

The term comes from dancers dancing as though they have "light feet," or are weightless.[2]

The Harlem shake is commonly incorporated into Litefeet, as is the “Chicken Noodle Soup, the Tone Wop (often mistakenly named the "Toe Whop"), the Rev Up and the Aunt Jackie.[3] Moves often include: shuffling, hat tricks, and shoe tricks.[4]

Dancers often perform on subways in New York City, where the performances are called Showtime, and at Union Square.[5][6] The dance has been embraced as a symbol of the urban musical social scene of Harlem.

Well-known teams include: W.A.F.F.L.E. (We Are Family For Life, Ent.), MonzterInc, Brotherhood, 2Real Boyz, Team Rocket, Demon, NewMem The Litefeet Collective and Bwreckfast Club E.A.T. [7]

Litefeet is also the name of the music played along with the dance, often fast-paced 100-110BPM rap beats and drum kits. HANN,[8] M-Lyve,[8] Kid the Wiz, Dsparkz, Fliqht, BSNYEA, Faro, AG the Voice of Harlem, Lil Sns, DJ Webstar, and Young B are some well-known Litefeet music producers.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "Litefeet: New York's New Dance Step". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  2. ^ "Chrybaby Cozie and Litefeet - UDO Global". www.udostreetdance.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  3. ^ "Learn About Lite Feet – The Newest Evolution in Hip Hop Dance. | STEEZY Blog". www.steezy.co. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  4. ^ "Litefeet: New York's New Dance Step". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  5. ^ "Litefeet: New York's New Dance Step". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  6. ^ Bonesso, Lily (2015-01-06). "documenting new york's recently criminalised subculture of subway dancing". i-D. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  7. ^ Bonesco, Lily (January 6, 2015). "Documenting New York's Recently Criminalised Subculture of Subway Dancing". Vice i-D.
  8. ^ a b Jackson, Reed (August 27, 2015). "SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND: How New York's Litefeet Producers Are Making Sure It's Showtime In The City". Vice NOISEY.
  9. ^ Henderson, Garnet (July 22, 2014). "The Dance Enthusiast Asks Lite Feet legend Chrybaby Cozie". Dance Enthusiast.

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