Hip Hop

This high-energy class explores a range of hip-hop styles including old school, breaking, tutting, vogueing, and commercial choreography. Dancers develop rhythm, coordination, musicality, and performance skills while also learning the history and evolution of hip-hop culture, staying connected to its roots and foundational movement styles. This class is FUN!! Students build confidence while gaining the understanding of performance quality in hip-hop routines-it’s all about story telling and that means more FACE! 

Dress code:

Hip Hop 1, 2, 3, 4:

Dancers can wear baggy, comfortable clothing to this class. Comfortable workout attire is acceptable. We ask that any baggy t-shirts worn, dancers have something they are comfortable in underneath. We do skills that take us upside down and we do not want dancers uncomfortable. Dancers should also be mindful of baggy shorts for the same reasons. We recommend tight, long shorts to avoid any discomfort. We want our dancers dancing freely and not distracted by clothing. Hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. Black Hip-hop dance sneakers are required for levels Tot-Hop-Hip-Hop 4. You can purchase these from the local dance stores we have selected. If you are a new dancer, we recommend going in and trying the shoes on before purchasing online. 

Shoes: Black Hip-hop dance sneakers are required for levels Tot-Hop through Hip-Hop 4

Black dance sneaker options: One or Two

Hip Hop 5, 6, & Adult Hip Hop:

Dancers can wear baggy, comfortable clothing to this class. Comfortable workout attire is acceptable. We ask that any baggy t-shirts worn, dancers have something they are comfortable in underneath. We do skills that take us upside down and we do not want dancers uncomfortable. Dancers should also be mindful of baggy shorts for the same reasons. We recommend tight, long shorts to avoid any discomfort. We want our dancers dancing freely and not distracted by clothing. Hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. Hip-Hop sneakers are not required for Adult Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop 5, and Hip-Hop 6.

Shoes: Dancers are allowed to pick their own dance sneakers for this class.  You can discuss this with your teacher if you have any questions. They must be an athletic dance shoe to give the dancer proper support. When recital season comes, the teacher will decide if the class is wearing a white or black shoe. 

Please note: Dance shoes should not be worn outside of the studio (For example, to and from the car!)

*Recital performing class