A style of dance that incorporates street dance. A strong emphasis is placed on body isolations and working close to the floor on the downbeat. It redefines and reinvents many early standard jazz dances and movements in a more agrresive style. Hip-hop is backed up by popular music and projection with attitude is important
2010-11 Class Schedules
Classes will begin August 30, 2010 for the academic year through May 2011.
Hip Hop 1
9-12 yrs
Wednesday 5:15-6:00pm
Hip Hop 2
13+ yrs
Monday 7:45-8:45 pm
What to Wear
Loose, comfortable, stretch clothing that allows for free movement
No belts, buckles, or zippers
Sneakers for indoor use that are not worn outside
Hair must be pulled back off the face
Hip Hop Terminology
Break dancing: a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music
Popping: Technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer’s body, referred to as a pop, tick or a hit. This is done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with various movements and poses.
Hip Hop
A style of dance that incorporates street dance. A strong emphasis is placed on body isolations and working close to the floor on the downbeat. It redefines and reinvents many early standard jazz dances and movements in a more agrresive style. Hip-hop is backed up by popular music and projection with attitude is important
2010-11 Class Schedules
Classes will begin August 30, 2010 for the academic year through May 2011.
Hip Hop 1
9-12 yrs
Wednesday 5:15-6:00pm
Hip Hop 2
13+ yrs
Monday 7:45-8:45 pm
What to Wear
Hip Hop Terminology
Break dancing: a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music
Popping: Technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer’s body, referred to as a pop, tick or a hit. This is done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with various movements and poses.