If Cities Could Dance: San Jose, CA / Poppin'
In San Jose, poppers from the multi-generational dance crew Playboyz Inc. create a choreographed illusion that represents the city's signature "swagged out, smooth, and street" style of poppin'. Their origin story goes all the way back to 1981, making Playboyz one of the oldest dance crews in the San Francisco-Bay Area. Part of the "If Cities Could Dance" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 14 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Social Science
- Subtopic: Arts, Multiculturalism, Performing Arts
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: KQED
- Series: If Cities Could Dance
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