6/29/2023 0 Comments Locking dance moves names walkOver the years Locking has developed into a set vocabulary which we use today, comprising of 8 foundation elements and a variety of foundation steps. These moves include Leo walks (Created by Leo “Flukey Luke” Williamson), Scooby Doo, Scoobot, Stop and Go, Scooby walk (All created by Jimmy “Scooby Doo” Foster), Skeeter Rabbit (Created by Tony “GoGo” Lewis) These moves (un-coined at the time) included an up lock (muscleman), down lock (lock), Wrist rolls, points and 5s.Īdditional movements were then contributed by members of The Lockers and other dancers associated with them. The Lockers performed everywhere, including awards shows, live performances, guest appearances on TV, films, advertisements and even their own TV special.ĭon Campbellock had a variety of recurring moves when creating the dance which we now know as Locking. Don Campbellock was kicked off Soul Train for this, however he had many fans amongst the audience who would follow him on his journey.ĭon Campbellock teamed up with with Toni Basil and founded the group “The Campbellock Dancers” later known as “The Lockers.” In this group were Greg “Campbellock Jr” Pope, Leo “Fluky Luke” Williamson, Fred “Mr Penguin” Berry, Adolfo “Shabba Doo” Quinones and Bill “Slim the Robot” Williams. Don Campbellock thought it was wrong however, that these dancers did not get paid, so he stood up for the rights of the dancers, claiming they should get paid for their time and effort. This helped Locking gain exposure to a large audience, getting it out there in the mainstream and in turn, helping its evolution. Dancers would form 2 lines (a Soul Train) and take it in turns to travel down the line showcasing their moves. Locking was born! How it became popularĭon Campbellock then went on to appear in the TV show “Soul Train” and became a regular dancer on the show. Don Campberlock and his friends went around to these various parties where they would do their dance, and others would copy and add their own flair. In order to come together and express themselves, black communities held parties where they would play music and dance. His friends thought it was cool how he “stopped” and urged him to do it again and again and giving him the name “Campbellock.” At the time, the Watts riots were taking place across America, which saw crime rates soar and neighbourhoods destroyed. How it all startedĭon “Campbellock” Campbell invented Locking in the late 60s/early 70s in LA, West coast America as a mistake! Don Campbell was dancing with his friends and stumbled on a move. Locking can be seen in music videos by Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and films such as Breakin’, You Got Served, and Step Up. Visually, it is a groovy, funky mixture of a number of foundation elements, moves and variations (including points, wrist rolls and giving yourself five), along with social interaction whilst being precise and strong. Locking is a funk style dance originating in the West coast of America in the late 60s/early 70s.
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