How do you learn to hip hop dance?

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By Neal Battaglia

Dance Studios/Gyms/Colleges

Many dance studios will offer hip hop classes.

As will gyms- these classes will probably be very aerobic.

And colleges/universities will often offer classes in hip hop.

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Dance Experience

It helps to have danced another style before you start hip hop.  ie jazz

Not completely necessary though.

Styles of Hip Hop

There are distinct styles that fall under the broader category of "hip hop"

Popping- the muscles "pop" contracting and relaxing

Locking- fast and distinct hand movements

Breaking- commonly known as "break dancing"

Breaking is about the fancy moves you do in the "breaks" during the music

Popping

Hip Hop Locking

Hip Hop Breaking

Finding Hip Hop Classes

Many dance studios, gyms, and colleges offer schedules online. 

So you can do a quick search with google and see the schedule and call them if you have more questions.

A gym may require membership.


What to wear for Hip Hop

Usually you can wear athletic shoes, but sometimes the must only be used in the studio. 

Black soles are often not allowed since they will make marks on the floors, especially for dance studios.

For classes you can wear athletic clothing or baggy clothing.

You will likely sweat, since you move a lot in hip hop.


Cost of Hip Hop Classes

Individual classes may cost $10 and higher per session.  If you go to a whole series it can be less.

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hubber-2009 3 years ago

thanks for posting this page for my request..

cece45 7 months ago

please teach me how to dance

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