Your Education Just Got Punk’d
When you hear the word “punk” you instantly think of rebellious teens in leather and safety pins banging their heads to The Clash’s “London Calling.”
While it might seem far-fetched for educators to use this anti-authority image to promote their vision for academia, the idea of “edupunk” has its roots in the punk attitude of using what you’ve got to make something new.
History of Punk
1965-68: The beginning of the punk movement with the Velvet Underground in New York and The Stooges and MC5 in Detroit. All three bands experimented with their sound, which was often crude and raw and provided a springboard for future punk bands.
1971: Punk fashion takes inspiration from the Glam Rockers, which is popularized when The New York Dolls emerge. At the same time, the Television’s style of ripped clothes and spiked hair is taken back to London, England by Malcolm McLaren, who later became the Sex Pistols’ manager.
Producing a new generation of dance
TC:How did you first get into dance?
We got the beat, we got the beat
Eight counts, a little rhythm and a partner. You’re set for a night of salsa dancing — just make sure you enjoy your partner’s company.
Salsa is a well-known form of dancing and can be very enjoyable, or so I have heard.
So I grabbed a friend and went salsa dancing at Dance Studios the evening of Jan. 10.
Stylin’ it up
1. Bachata: Bachata is a Latin dance, which originated in the Dominican Republic. According to Greg Szymborski, the artistic manager of Dance Studios, it is a moderate-paced dance that requires a partner. It follows a four-step beat, with the man taking the lead. The dance is unique because it involves a “pop” movement of the hip followed by footwork on every fourth count. It can be danced in open or closed position.
