STREET / HIP HOP DANCING

Hip Hop is a style of dance developed on the streets of America in the 70's & 80's. It involves dance moves known as locking, popping, rolling, gliding, rippling & waving. To perform this type of dance the dancer must learn to isolate all parts of the body and use them independently.

An artistry has developed where the dancer mimes, imitating everyday movements e.g. riding a bicycle. Sometimes the dancer imitates a robot, but all moves must be musical.

These dance actions are performed on the street in a small group with dancers challenging each other to perform in the middle of the circle. Hence the term "Street Dance".

Today "Street Dance" has developed into a funky style of dance performed to street style music. This earthy style is copied from the backing groups who dance on the videos of the pop groups. Their choreographers are dance teachers like ourselves.

Every Tuesday Adults/Teens Hip HopClass

6.30-7.30pm..£3.50 at the Lait Dance Club, Clarkson Street. Ipswich

OUTSIDE CLASSES

At Burlington Road Baptist Hall

6.30pm-7.30pm... Beginners Hip Hop for Teens/Adults...£3.50

DANCE STYLES