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

  • 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 poptick or a hit. This is done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with various movements and poses.