Storytelling Workshop (Summer 2013): ‘Bopping: Art in the Making from the West Side of Chicago’

What are the origins of this dance? How did it begin? Who are the rising talents of this subculture based on the West Side of Chicago? And how has social media fueled its spread? Visual artist Phil Jackson brings us along on a few video shoots and introduces us to DLOW and Lil Kemo: the kings of bopping.

This piece was produced by Tariq Weaver for Vocalo’s Summer 2013 Storytelling Workshop. Vocalo’s free Storytelling Workshop takes place quarterly and highlights segments produced by community storytellers, uplifting the voices of individuals who add to the rich cultural diversity of Chicago. This workshop was facilitated by Ayana Contreras and Adriana Gallardo. More information can be found at www.vocalo.org/storytelling-workshop.