Hip Hop Dance: Movements for Freestyle & Choreography ( Level 1)
Movement and Music are the name of the game where students will learn hip hop moves and street dance.
Choreography by Rae
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4.9
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What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
average 18 mins per video8 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 40 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Dancers are encouraged to post to the class page their weekly progress and their interpretation of the weekly dance challenge. Practicing moves 5-10 minutes a week (two to three songs a week) is a great way to improve dance technique.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Let’s dance! Get ready to learn dance moves that will leave you feeling confident whether dancing with friends or creating your own dance routine. Hip Hop dance is a social dance! In 8 weeks, you’ll learn dance moves that you can do anywhere, you can dance them on a boat, you can dance them with a goat, you can dance them anywhere. Each week, dancers will receive two videos that that include a dance warm up for warming up muscles and preventing injury and building endurance. Dance moves range from early hip hop to the current decade. This self pace course includes: - 8 videos (approximately 15 minutes each) that include dance warms, movement commentary - 8 short videos (approximately 5-10 minutes each) dance practices/ dance routines/ dance choreography - a collection of hip hop and street dance moves - Bonus video including basic break dance routine - commentary on dance history This class is ideal for: - Beginner Dancers and those without dance experience - Experienced Dancers who are used to doing choreography and want to develop their freestyle skills. - Experienced Dancers who are used to doing competitive dance and want to be able to dance with friends in a social setting. - Teens & Pre-teens who feel like they have no rhythm. - Dancers who are looking for a deeper understanding of hip hop dance history How is this different from a YouTube video? This dance series is a curated collection of popular dance moves that are still continue to be apart of choreographed dance routines today. These dance moves can be used for freestyle or for creating one's own choreography. Students will also learn about dance history. This course offers and in depth look and is not the same as a YouTube "how to video" or a TiKTok challenge. The video Do I have to do the warm-up? The dance warm is mostly the same each week. It is recommended that students don't skip the warm up as these moves help increase endurance and flexibility. Some of the dance moves are exhausting or are easier with some basic flexibility. Is this a dance workout? Can I loose weight? This is not a dance workout. Dance commentary is included in most of the videos as well as movement tips. General increased physical movement may lead to weight loss (calorie burning) or weight gain (building muscles), but this video is not recommended as a weight management tool. What if I can't dance or have no rhythm? Students are welcome to post videos on the class page for teacher feedback/ support. Everyone moves differently and everyone can dance. People who "have no rhythm" usually just struggle to hear the instruments in the music. If it feels right then there's a 90% chance it looks right. A small 10% of moves just need to be slowed down or sped up to make them look fabulous. When it comes to dance, the best dancers are the confident dancers. No crazy flexibility or strength required. What if don't have dance experience? Never, fear! Ms. Rae has seen professional ballet dancers, jazz dancers, and even tap dancers struggle when it comes to dancing socially. You don't have to have dance experience to enjoy this course. This course is designed with the beginner dancer in mind, but even if you have a ton of experience chances are you'll find moves and variations that you haven't tried before. Is this like TikTok? Nope. You’ll learn real dance moves. Not a90 second performances! That could TikTok or YouTube routine is great for impressing friends to one song, but what about the rest of the party? Fun fact, as popular as Breakdancing (Breakin’) was back in the 80’s, dancers quickly realized that stopping a party to have everyone watch them (sometimes accidentally, kicking friends in the process), wasn’t a great way to make new friends.
Learning Goals
To develop improved freestyle moves and improve the dancer's confidence whether dancing alone or in social settings.
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Building a dance foundation
Learn our dance warm-up, along with a series of common Hip Hop Dance steps. 20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Dance moves focused on the arms
Dancers are invited to focus their movements on the arms and upper body as well as dance techniques. 23 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
More dance moves focused on the arms
Dancers learn more ways to incorporate arm styling into their dance moves and learn dance moves specifically focused on the upper body. 5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Isolations & Variations
Dancers learn to isolate body parts and do different versions of dance moves. 22 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Physical Advisory:
This class involves physical movement.
Dances may choose to dance with or without shoes.
Participants who dance on a wooden floor, while wearing socks are aware that there is a risk of slipping while dancing.
When dancing on a carpet, socks may be ideal as sliding will be easier.
Ideally, the dance space will be at least feet 3-4 feet wide and free of obstruction. Participants have been known to dance in living rooms, bedrooms, and any other space that allows arms to be extended out to the side.
Some dance moves require getting on the floor.
By registering for this class it is understood that each family has considered the space the child is moving in and its appropriateness for a movement-based activity.
By registering for this class it is understood that the instructor is not responsible for injuries that may result from participation including injuries that may result from children not following directions. Injuries may include, bumps or bruises (example: a kid spins and falls down), fractures/ sprains/ broken limbs (example: a kid chooses not to follow instruction and tries to do a backflip).
By registering for this class it is understood that each family has considered the physical health of their child and has taken into consideration any restrictions on movement that a family physician has advised. While most of the movements are not vigorous enough to upset an individual's asthma, we respect that each individual has different physical abilities. Children are encouraged to stop any movement that causes physical or emotional pain.
If you are unsure whether your child will be able to fully participate physically you are welcome to email the instructor prior to registration. The instructor is not a physician and cannot give medical advice.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ms. Rae is a dancer and choreography who has choreographed live events and music videos in New York City. She grew up dancing not in a studio but by watching the dance moves the kids in the neighborhood did. Her love of hip hop dance has lead to her teaching in New York City since 2012 and has taught hip hop dance to from toddlers to adults. She has studied over 40 movement styles and has taken classes at Broadway Dance Center, Steps, and Peridance in New York City.
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