Main Entry: ³funk
Function: noun
Etymology: back-formation from ²funky
Date: 1959

1. music that combines traditional forms of black music (as blues, gospel, or soul) and is characterized by a strong backbeat

Main Entry: ki·net·ic
Pronunciation: k&-'ne-tik also kI-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek kinEtikos, from kinEtos, from kinein
Date: 1864

1. of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
   
2. a : ACTIVE, LIVELY b : DYNAMIC, ENERGIZING
   
3. : of or relating to kinetic art
   

Hip Hop (Hiphop) owes its emergence to a variety of influences in African-American and Afro-Latin history. Not only is the music a strong factor, but Hip Hop also reflects its roots as a style of conflict resolution and artistic expression in African-American and Latin communities.

Hip Hop dance, like Hip Hop music, draws its content from a variety of sources, primarily African and Latin diasporic, but other folk styles as well. This makes Hip Hop a versatile art form for use in the expression of social and political themes, historical content, and just plain fun.

The FunKinetic Project is a constantly developing community of Urban dance (Funk Styles, Hip Hop, House) based in Denver, Colorado. Operating from the premise that Hip Hop dance, like Hip Hop music, samples from many styles and influences, The FunKinetic Project brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds in dance and other art forms.

The FunKinetic Project is actually several strategies aimed at a specific goal. That goal, simply stated is to use the power of urban dance to create healthy self-sustaining communities.

The community is composed of students and teachers, amateurs and professional, learning, teaching, and performing the dance. The professional ensemble draws from a variety of artistic influences including West African dance, Capoeira, modern dance, and spoken word. This allows the company to show the richness and depth of Hip Hop.