Hip-Hop & Tricks
What's Hip-Hop Dancing All About?
The better question might be, what is hip-hop? It's really a style of dance and musical culture that finds its origins in African culture roots with some Latin influence, as well. It was a way for minority groups to express their feelings and struggles through appearance, movement, speaking, and playing music.
Jojo’s Dance Divas & Dudes seeks to carry on the traditions of that culture by teaching and encouraging students to explore their own interpretations of the music in the style of hip-hop formerly known as Street Jazz.
Hip Hop/Tricks
Ages 6-10, Wednesday 4:30-5:25pm
Beginning-Intermediate Level
A great aerobic & confidence building class that welcomes dancers of all abilities including beginners.
Students will explore rhythm, coordination & stretch their memorization muscles when we let loose on the dance floor exploring freestyle & choreographed routines put together in a fun & creative way tailored to each dancers ability level.
WHAT TYPES OF HIP-HOP DANCES ARE THERE?
Maybe the first style to promote and innovate the hip-hop style of dancing is B-boying/B-girling, otherwise known as breakdancing. This includes dynamic, acrobatic movement that can be fast and hectic with carefully timed pauses.
You may have also heard of the pop and lock, two complementary styles of hip-hop dance that uses quick movement, sudden pauses, and "popping" bouncy gestures on the offbeat.
Beyond that exists a wide variety of dance styles that shift with the style of music, including liquid dance, boogaloo, lyrical, and stepping.
IT'S NOT JUST A DANCE, IT'S A CULTURE
If you're looking for a more modern dance style with deep cultural roots, come try our hip-hop dance classes today. We welcome individuals of all ages to express themselves.
Jojo’s Dance Divas & Dudes
offers hip-hop dance classes to would-be dancers of all ages, so that you can find and express yourself in a way that suits what you're looking for.
Get in touch with the Community Center to learn more…