The documentary "Rize" by David LaChapelle focuses on the lives of Black Americans living in South Central Los Angeles and the struggles they face in their daily lives. Furthermore, the film also introduces two types of dance groups present in the community. These dance groups are intended to keep youth and children occupied and distracted from all the problems that have occurred in their community, such as the Los Angeles riots. The two dance styles are Clowning and Krumping. Clowning was created by Tommy the Clown in 1992. Tommy was a formal drug dealer, he went from having a life together to losing all his money and his house. However, instead of doing anything productive with his life, he decided to help his community by changing the lives of others through entertainment. Furthermore, not only has this dance group helped him reach a better position in life, but the members of the group are also like his family. His main goal was to help put likenesses on people's faces and help steer some of these children and young people away from gangs. On the other hand, Krumping was also spawned from Clowning, however Krumpers believe that their form of entertainment is different from clowning. Furthermore, the main objective of these dance groups is to distract the youth and children of the community by giving them the opportunity to do something they love, which is dancing. Furthermore, the passion, spiritual bonds and bond with African culture are conveyed through the Clowning and Krumping film. Through the documentary we can come to the conclusion that most African Americans living in this area are judged to be violent and bad people. However this is not the case, many of them are simply normal people trying... middle of paper... to be together and these are the same values ​​that are passed on to this generation. Dancers in South Central Los Angeles use this art form to express their feelings and it is a form of communication just like their ancestors did in those days. At the same time, it allows them to have a much deeper connection with their roots. To conclude, it can be said that dance has been a real lifesaver for some of them because it not only allows them to express themselves but also gives them another option other than just being a gang member. Dancing also helps them express their passion for art and is a form of spiritual connection, while also connecting them to African culture. They relieve all the stress and anger through dance. Ultimately, dance gives them a sense of pride and hope that life can get better with hard work and perseverance.