UGDN DANCE STYLES DESCRIPTION

HIP HOP STYLES

HIP HOP

New Jack Swing/Rap Dance/Hype Style

Made famous by the type of sound called the New Jack Swing, which was popularized by the likes of Bobby Brown, New Jack Swing is easily identified by the type of style of dance done by the legendary MC Hammer. Also known as Rap dance or Hype Style, the New Jack Swing style is a highly energetic dance with a lot of flavor. The class is a more technical class with less choreography but full of energy. This class offers a great workout.

HIP HOP FOUNDATION

The foundation class is suitable for individuals who are very new to Hip Hop styles. The class is predominantly technical with very little emphasis on choreography. The foundation follows a module of elementary techniques and basic steps to help individuals get started with Hip Hop. The class focuses on building the individuals rhythm and coordination and teaching them how to dance first before dancing a particular style. This class is suitable for adults and kids who have no dance background.

NEW STYLES

The New Styles classes are basically a fusion of different Hip Hop styles based on the taste and interpretation of the teacher. It is a fun and highly energetic class which is more geared towards routines and choreography, similarly to what is seen in most popular hip hop music videos. Different types of New Styles available in our classes are street Jazz, Lyrical Hip Hop and R&B get downs. This class is suitable for adults with an adequate basic in dance.

GIRL STYLES

The Girl Styles class is a unique class specifically created for choreography, which appeal to the feminine body line of girls. Focusing on girl power, this class is a big favorite among female dancers looking to make their mark among a highly male dominated dance form. This class is suitable for individuals with an adequate foundation in dance.