Street Dance Foundations is an online course designed to introduce students to the core styles and principles of street dance. The class covers Hip Hop, Locking, Popping, House, Breaking, and Afro, giving students a well-rounded understanding of each style.
Styles covered:
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Hip Hop: Focuses on grooves, bounce, and musicality to build a strong freestyle and rhythmic foundation.
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Locking: Introduces sharp movements, pauses, and expressive performance rooted in funk music.
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Popping: Explores muscle control, hits, and basic illusion concepts to develop precision and control.
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House: Emphasizes footwork, flow, and stamina driven by house music and continuous movement.
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Breaking: Covers foundational top rock, basic footwork, and introductory floorwork concepts adapted for safe home practice.
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Afro: Focuses on grounded movement, polyrhythms, and expressive energy connected to African and Afro-diasporic dance traditions.
1. Who is this class for?
This online class is suitable for complete beginners as well as dancers looking to strengthen their foundations and gain exposure to multiple street dance styles from home.
2. What will students learn in this class?
Students will learn essential grooves, foundational steps, basic techniques, musicality, coordination, and freestyle principles across Hip Hop, Locking, Popping, House, Breaking, and Afro, along with an introduction to the cultural background of each style.
3. What do students need to bring to class?
Students will need a stable internet connection, a device with a camera, enough space to move safely, comfortable clothing, sneakers (recommended), water, and an open mindset ready to learn and explore.