Hip Hop I
7-9 year olds
1 hour
Both boys and girls who want to learn the latest urban dance steps that are influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers presented in an age appropriate level enjoy this high energy dance class. Beginning with a warm up, hip hop and simple dance combinations are introduced. Students are given time for creative expression in addition to structured activity. Hip Hop I is the youngest level for hip-hop at CAPA. Students younger than seven are encouraged to take Intro to Jazz class prior to reaching the minimum age for hip hop.
Hip Hop II
9-14 year old
1 hour
No previous dance experience is necessary to joining Hip Hop II. It is an energetic way to learn new hip moves and have fun at the same time. At this level students continue to learn the style and feel of hip hop dance. Each class period includes a quick warm up and then moves into combinations of dance movement. Students are taught to remember basic steps up to full 16-8 count combinations.
Hip Hop III
By placement
1 hour
This is an intermediate level class for students who have had previous hip hop or jazz class experience. Some of the objectives for this class are for the students to learn complex rhythm patterns and to develop an understanding of the musical connection to hip hop choreography. At this level, students are continuing to understand the style of hip hop dance. Each class includes a warm-up period, two or more combinations of movement, and a short routine. Some main objectives for this class are for the students to break away from any shyness and to have fun while continuing to learn and improve!
Hip Hop IV
By placement
1 hour
This is an intermediate/advanced class for teens and adults with previous hip hop dance experience. Students are presented with choreography of increasing difficulty. They are learning to become more comfortable with both freestyle dancing and choreographed routines.
Hip Hop V
By placement
1 hour
This an advanced class for teens and adults with substantial previous hip hop dance experience. Choreography is fun and challenging and the emphasis is on complex combinations and mastering dance as an art form. Students are able to understand, retain and dance new choreography of varying styles with ease.
Beginning Adult Hip Hop
Ages
1 hour
This class is designed for adults with little to no dance training. It is a fun, free-to-let-yourself-go kind of class. The goal of this class is to provide choreography in which each dancer will be able to add their own personal style and attitude.
