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.

Students should be at least 9 years old to participate in level 1 and at least 13 years old to participate in level 2. 

2012 Class Schedule

Registration is closed for the current academic year running September 1, 2011 – May 18, 2012.

Summer 2012 Schedule

June 11 – July 26 (no class week of July 4)

If you are interested in Hip Hop please consider our Intro to Dance class during the summer session Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm

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.