Locking allegedly started in the late 60's but really evolved in the 70's. The basis of the dance is the lock - a visually powerful motion, and is embellished with many other moves contributed by dancers of that time, and with the individuals' ideas. Locking is traditionally done to funk and original RnB but can be very flexible. Common locking moves and styles: The Lock; Uncle Sam Points; scooby-Do; Skeeter Rabbit; Leo Walk; Scoobot-Hop; Stop and Go s

Popping allegedly started in the 70's but really evolved as a separate dance in the 80's. It encompasses a wide range of different styles that fit together under a broad family that is commonly known as popping. The basis of this dance is the hit, an illusion that is caused by various techniques including the quick contracting and relaxing of the muscles. Other illusions and styles are caused by isolation and grouping isolations to build up the overall presentation. Popping has been traditionally done to different music in different areas, including p-funk and electro, which have translated to today's g-funk, modern rnb and electro house. Common popping moves and styles: Popping (dancing while hitting); Waving; Boogaloo; Gliding; Bottin'; Boppin'; Strobing; Ticking; Twist-o s; Puppet, Scarecrow, Sacin

Both dances evolved from other dances at the time like the Jerk, the mashed potato, the funky robot, the bump and the funky chicken. Since the 70's and 80's, the dances have spread across the world and changed regionally because of the environment they were in. Today we have an exciting mix of different styles and interpretations both polished and refined, and messy and free.