The story carries forward
Legacy Continues
The pioneers laid the foundation. New generations, crews, scenes and contributions continue to shape Locking and carry the culture forward.
The story continues
The pioneers laid the foundation. But the story of Locking didn't end in the 1970s. New generations, new crews, new scenes and new contributions have continued to shape the dance and carry the culture forward.
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1980s · 1990s · 2000s · Beyond
New Chapters
The history after Locking's original era, as the dance entered new decades and contexts.
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People
Generations
Important dancers from the generations that followed the original Los Angeles pioneers.
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Collectives
Crews & Groups
Groups that have mattered to the development, practice and spread of Locking.
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Scenes & communities
Around the World
Local histories from Japan, Korea, Europe, Scandinavia, Latin America and beyond.
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Ideas & expression
Contributions
Moves, styles, concepts and other contributions that became part of the dance.
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A living culture
Today
The people and scenes that continue to practise, share and write Locking history now.
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