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Jumpin' Juniors: Hip Hop Dance With Michelle

Boogie down to all your favorite hits! Hip Hop style takes the lead in this fun 4-week dance class. Beginners welcome.
Michelle Bjorkman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(576)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Do you love dancing to all the hits you hear on the radio?  This is the class for you! 
 
In each new section of this dance class, we will learn a dance routine to a popular hit song.  Songs used in class come primarily from the Kidz Bop and Disney song libraries. 
Parents can be assured that the lyrical content of the songs has been screened and are suitable for younger audiences.

Song Selection for January 2021:  "High Hopes" (Kidz Bop Party Playlist)
Class DOES meet on MLK Day (recording will posted in Classroom)

Song Selection for February 2021:  "The Middle" (Kidz Bop 38)
Class DOES meet on Presidents Day (recording will posted in Classroom)

Song Selection for March 2021:  "Uptown Funk" (Kidz Bop Greatest Hits)

Song Selection for April 2021:  "Dance Monkey" (Kidz Bop 2021)

Song Selection for May 2021:  "Feel It Still" (Kidz Bop 37)

Class begins with a time of meet & greet, followed quickly by a proper dance warm-up focusing on joint isolations.  As dancers learn to control their movements, one joint at a time, they proceed into class with a better sense of how to coordinate the movement of their bodies.  After warm-ups, we introduce and/or rehearse any key steps that we will need for that day's choreography.  We review what we know so far and add on, rehearsing to music along the way.

This is an open-level dance class.  The primary goal of this class is to learn dance techniques.  Because each song may have a different style, our dance styles may vary a bit as well.  We will learn the basic movements that underpin a variety of dance forms such as jazz, hip hop, musical theater, and lyrical dance.  Because I also love seeing the creativity that each child brings to the class, we will be sure to include some opportunities for dance games and improvisation along the way!

Plan to join the class 5 minutes early.  I recommend that you position your camera so that I can clearly view your whole body, if possible.  This helps me to monitor progress and give specific feedback.  Have water available, and be sure to dress appropriately for movement.  Either sweatpants or leggings would be a good choice for movement. 

If you don't see a date or time you like, be sure to contact me with your requests.  Also, let me know if you are looking for private classes for groups or individuals - private lessons can be a terrific way to accelerate progress!
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to develop gross motor coordination and musicality by dancing to songs that kids love.  Along the way, here are some other skills and attitudes I am hoping will develop: the ability to count music, willingness to explore dance improvisation, increased movement vocabulary, memory skills, willingness to ask questions, ability to respond to specific instructions/corrections, and an overall growth mindset as applied to dance.
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Parental Guidance
Be sure to create a safe, unobstructed location that allows for freedom of movement. If planning to dance in socks or bare feet, please test the dance floor first to be sure this won’t be a slipping hazard.
Supply List
You will be notified in advance if we plan to use a prop for any of our dances.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
576reviews
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30+ years of experience as a Dance Instructor

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$48

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min

Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-10 learners per class

This class is no longer offered
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