I know that this subject has been discussed from time to time on the forum. I wanted to give props to the brothas' on this video,[[courtesy of Jitting for Jesus, non-profit fundraiser).....but first, for those who don't know, here is a bit of background of this Detroit underground original, called the Jit or Jit'n....

The word Jit'n is based upon a street-style call 'Jit' that originated in the 'hoods' [[metaphor for Black areas) of Detroit. Jit'n has evolved into a dance style rooted from the streets of Detroit. Jit'n has been around since the early 70's and was fashioned after street-gang swagger that was promoted to show a gangs particular gait. The hipper the strut, the more power one possessed. Many different foot movements, as well as hand movements emerged from the practice of strutting a gait. Jit'n emerged during the 70s and still is practiced today.

Not to neglect its more broader African roots, the term Jittin is rooted within the culture of African dance music. Jittin is a popular musical style based in Zimbabwe, full of drums and high volume rhythm and performed within celebratory occasions. The Zimbabwean dance music style was popularized in the early 70's.

Jit'n is performed to an uptempo beat [[usually 130 to 145 bpm) of Detroit Ghetto-Tech music. Ghetto-Tech [[another Motor-City original) combines, Funk, Techno, Electro, New-Wave and Miami Bass.

Combined with Ghetto-Tech, Jit'n involves brisk flowing full body movements, especially the feet. Many Jit moves encompass the feet, the legs, the arms, the head and often encourages snake like movements while standing or lying on the ground. Dance styles that are often incorporated into a Jit session are, The 'Rambisco' [[or Bisco), The 'Errol Flynn', The 'Linwood', The 'Get Paid', and The 'Funkateer'.

Anyway, enough of the small talk, let's get down to Jit'n....enjoy!

click on below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHfbGrW1_JA



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