Bogle dance
{{Short description|Jamaican dance}}
The Bogle is a dance move originating from Kingston, Jamaica.{{Cite journal|last=Juceam|first=Jacquie|date=2003-01-01|title=Dancehall 2003: Dancehall Nice Again - Putting Dance Back in Dancehall|url=http://pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=TN_proquest1510284&indx=10&recIds=TN_proquest1510284&recIdxs=9&elementId=9&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=2&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope:(44OPN_EPR_DS),scope:(44OPN_INST),scope:(44OPN_ALMA_DS),primo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=44OPN_VU1&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl(freeText0)=Bogle%20dance&dum=true&dstmp=1524670438404|journal=The Beat|volume=22|issue=4|pages=26–27}} The dance gets its name from a dancer named Bogle{{Cite journal|last=Steffens|first=Roger|date=1994-01-01|title=BROADER THAN BROADWAY|url=http://pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=TN_proquest897381223&indx=11&recIds=TN_proquest897381223&recIdxs=10&elementId=10&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=2&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope:(44OPN_EPR_DS),scope:(44OPN_INST),scope:(44OPN_ALMA_DS),primo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=44OPN_VU1&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl(freeText0)=Bogle%20dance&dum=true&dstmp=1524670483171|journal=The Beat|volume=13|issue=1|pages=38–40}} who danced as part of Kingston's Black Roses crew,{{Cite journal|last=Juceam|first=Jacquie|date=2003-01-01|title=Dancehall 2003: Dancehall Nice Again - Putting Dance Back in Dancehall|url=http://pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=TN_proquest1510284&indx=1&recIds=TN_proquest1510284&recIdxs=0&elementId=0&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope:(44OPN_EPR_DS),scope:(44OPN_INST),scope:(44OPN_ALMA_DS),primo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=44OPN_VU1&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl(freeText0)=the%20bogle%20dance&dum=true&dstmp=1524665763134|journal=The Beat|volume=22|issue=4|pages=26–27}}{{Cite journal|last=Steffens|first=Roger|date=1994-01-01|title=BROADER THAN BROADWAY|url=http://pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=TN_proquest897381223&indx=5&recIds=TN_proquest897381223&recIdxs=4&elementId=4&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=2&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope:(44OPN_EPR_DS),scope:(44OPN_INST),scope:(44OPN_ALMA_DS),primo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=44OPN_VU1&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl(freeText0)=Bogle%20dance&dum=true&dstmp=1524666209553|journal=The Beat|volume=13|issue=1|pages=38–40}} who was in turn inspired by Barrington Levy.{{Cite journal|last=Steffens|first=Roger|date=1994-01-01|title=BROADER THAN BROADWAY|url=http://pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=TN_proquest897381223&indx=5&recIds=TN_proquest897381223&recIdxs=4&elementId=4&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=2&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope:(44OPN_EPR_DS),scope:(44OPN_INST),scope:(44OPN_ALMA_DS),primo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=44OPN_VU1&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl(freeText0)=Bogle%20dance&dum=true&dstmp=1524666209553|journal=The Beat|volume=13|issue=1|pages=38–40}}{{Cite journal|last=Anonymous|date=1992-01-01|title=NEW RELEASES|url=http://pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=viewOnlineTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=TN_proquest897372620&indx=12&recIds=TN_proquest897372620&recIdxs=11&elementId=11&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=2&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope:(44OPN_EPR_DS),scope:(44OPN_INST),scope:(44OPN_ALMA_DS),primo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=44OPN_VU1&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl(freeText0)=Bogle%20dance&dum=true&dstmp=1524670555342|journal=The Beat|volume=11|issue=6|pages=68}}
The Bogle dance is a Jamaican-born dance move invented in the 1990s which involves the moving of one’s body in a longitudinal, ocean-wave motion while at the same time raising and lowering one's arms, aiding the wave motion.
The dance move was engineered and created by Gerald Levy, a reggae dancehall legend.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}} Levy and his dance move are associated with the genres of reggae, dancehall, or Jamaican music involving the soft playing of instruments such as guitars, keyboards, bass percussion, and horns, which developed in the 1960s, but did not become popular until the 1980s.Norman Stolzoff, Wake the Town and Tell the People: Dancehall Culture in Jamaica
The Bogle dance move became popular along with the acceptance of reggae and then dancehall music and is now referred to as an “Old School” dance move, implying that the move was invented some time ago, or used by older people. The bogle dance move is more prevalent in reggae dance halls, a popular gathering place for dancing such as a club or ballroom. The dance move has now developed and branched off into other dances, which continue to be used in music videos such as Rihanna's hit song “Rude Boy".{{Cite web | url=http://www.showbiz-i.com/2010/02/12/rihanna-gets-her-bogle-on/ | author=Admin. |title=Rihanna get's [sic] her Bogle on! | website=Showbiz-i.com | date=12 February 2010 | access-date=5 December 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716063256/http://www.showbiz-i.com/2010/02/12/rihanna-gets-her-bogle-on/ | archive-date=July 16, 2011 }}.
Music
The Bogle dance move is associated with music in the reggae genre, specifically dancehall music. Original reggae music developed from rocksteady music in the 1960s by the organ shuffle.May, Chris. "Various Artists | Rocksteady: The Roots Of Reggae." Jazz - AllAboutJazz.com. 1 Oct. 2009. Web. 14 Dec. 2010.
Other genres that influenced Reggae’s new sound were R&B, Dub, Toasting, and Ska: all of which contribute their own instruments, rhythm, or sound to the new dancehall reggae genre. With the instant global popularity of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh’s peaceful and soothing tunes, people started turning their heads towards Reggae because of songs such as “I Shot the Sheriff,” and “One Love.” "The History of Jamaican Music: Part 6 - Global Village Idiot (UK)." The Latest World Music News and Interviews at Global Village Idiot (UK). 31 Oct. 2000. Web. 15 Dec. 2010.
The turn from casually listening to reggae style music to dancing to reggae was brought forth in 1980 through Gerald Levy.Thompson, Dave (2002) "Reggae & Caribbean Music", Backbeat Books. Mr. Levy would create moves on the dance floor and then teach others how to do them. Dancehall moves are notable for characteristically suggestive and sensual movements of the hips and rolling of the body. Even though these dance styles quickly became popular in Jamaica, not until the 1990s was the new dancehall style of reggae music welcomed worldwide.
Levy helped the crossover to dancing by making up the exotic moves that he was later known for. This dancehall music grew to incorporate new beats and sounds like electronic music and sampling. This new style of reggae often included a DJ rapping and singing to up-tempo rhythms.Bradley, Lloyd. This Is Reggae Music:The Story Of Jamaica's Music. New York:Grove Press, 2001. This combination of music and dance quickly became a popular weekend hobby for the young people of Jamaica and, later, the world.
Gerald Levy
Gerald Levy (22 August 1964 – 20 January 2005), also known as Mr. Bogle, Father Bogle, and Mr. Wacky, was the mastermind behind dance moves that he invented while enjoying himself at Jamaican dancehalls. Many friends and artists attest that Levy could effortlessly create interesting and memorable dance moves. Little did Mr. Levy know that his dances would later become popular and help fuel a new and different Jamaican lifestyle. Mr. Levy invented moves such as the Willie Bounce (named after his Black Roses Crew member Willie Haggart), Wacky Dip, Urkle Dance, Sesame Street, Bogle Dance, Pelper, LOY, Jerry Springer, Zip It Up, Hotti Hotti Bogle, World Dance, Pop Yuh Collar, Row di Boat, Out and Bad, Sweeper, and Stuckie.Barbara. "Bogle- Gerald Levy." Bogle- Gerald Levy Online Memorial | GoneTooSoon.org. 20 Nov. 2007. Web. 15 Dec. 2010.
Levy was murdered on January 20, 2005 at a gas station in Kingston, Jamaica.Kelly, Daviot. "Jamaica Gleaner - Bogle's Last Dance - Friday | January 21, 2005." Jamaica Gleaner News Online. 21 Jan. 2005. Web. 15 Dec. 2010.
Artists who Bogle
Artists who continue to perpetuate Levy's legacy of grace and creativity by giving him shout-outs in their songs include: DJ Bounty Killer, the trio Voice Mail, Elephant Man, and Beenie Man. In his song “L.O.Y.” Beenie Man sings, “Check Mr. Bogle and the Roses Crew, have a new dance they want everybody to do.” At the time of Levy’s death, Beenie Man offered a million dollar bounty for Levy's murderers and said he would raise the bounty to two million dollars after a week.Walker, Karyl. "Beenie Man Beenie Man Offers $1-m Bounty for Bogle's Killers." Jamaicanobserver.com. 21 Jan. 2005. Web. 14 Dec. 2010.
Pop-star RihannaAdmin. "Rihanna Get’s Her Bogle On!" Showbiz-i.com. 12 Feb. 2010. Web. 15 Dec. 2010.