For Grades 5 and up, this class is an introduction for students who are either just starting out or have minimal hip-hop experience.  Class includes a warm-up which concentrates on building stamina, improving strength and flexibility, body conditioning and rhythm isolations. Level I focuses on building a foundation of basic hip-hop movements across the floor exercises and short combinations to today’s popular music. 

 

Class Schedule: Monday 3:30

 

An intermediate class for students who have developed a foundation of basic hip-hop movements and sequences. Level II places more emphasis on body conditioning and transitions. This class focuses on developing an ear for rhythms and exploring syncopation through the music and choreography. Students will be expected to learn and execute a series of challenging combinations throughout the year. Teacher recommendation is required.

 

Class Schedule: Monday 5:30

 

 

For advanced dancers with a strong understanding and ability to perform traditional hip-hop movements. Students will continue to develop body strength, flexibility and stamina and will be challenged to learn and recall difficult choreography from week to week. An emphasis on core conditioning will also become a part of the warm-up. Students in Level III will continue to build on their knowledge of rhythm and syncopation and will also be introduced to break-dancing. Teacher recommendation is required.

 

Class Schedule: Monday 6:30

 

Dress Code (for Hip Hop Levels I, II, III and IV): Solid black jazz or sweat pants; Solid color leotard or t-shirt; Capezio Black dance sneakers (Style #DS24 Dansneaker is recommended);  Black footware required

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