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"The Rock Dance AKA Uprock, is a soulful and competitive street dance. It was developed in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn between 1967 and 1968 by two men; Rubberband Man and Apache. Uprock is danced in synchronization to the rhythms of Soul and Funk music and certain Rock songs. The dance consists of foot shuffles, spins, turns, "Freestyle" movements, along with sudden body movements called "Jerks" and hand gestures called "Burns". The dance involves two or more dancers who perform single or as a team, dancing alternatively or simultaneously. This performance is called a "Battle". Uprockers or "Rockers" battle throughout the duration of a complete song - from the beginning to the end while in a line formation called the "Apache Line". The Apache Line allows two opposing dancers or Crews (dance group) to face each other and execute their Burn gestures towards one another. Although Uprockers sometimes emulate violent or vulgar moves with their Burns, physical contact is never allowed. Physical contact is usually a sign of inexperience. An experienced Uprocker will not make any physical contact in order to Burn their opponent. Experienced Uprockers are also familiar with the songs in which they dance to. They use the lyrics and every element of the music to out-do their opponent. Uprock is mastered with discipline, patience, heart, soul, and knowledge."

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