Hip Hop Dance

Program Information

Program NameHip Hop Dance
Community School ElementAcademic & Social Emotional Learning
Service TypesPerforming arts education and enrichment activities, Social emotional education and activities
Program DescriptionThis class offers a creative outlet for students to express themselves through movement and music in a supportive, explorative environment. Students will practice the art of freestyle dance to develop a unique voice that engages imagination and builds confidence, kinesthetic awareness, musical sensibilities and athletic ability. Students will also learn and create their own short choreography phrases, while enjoying a versatile and energizing music playlist. Each class blends several different hip hop dance styles from around the U.S., which incorporate footwork, gliding, waving, popping, tutting, new jack swing and more! Students learn the names and origins of moves that span from the late 70’s when hip hop began, to present day styles being created and developed by their generation. Throughout the session students will play fun movement games, watch videos of professional street style dancers and discuss freestyle concepts, all promoting individual imagination and group cooperation!

Program Details

Target Grade LevelsKindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

Organization Information