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.
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
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.