Styles
We offer a diverse range of training programs.
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We offer a diverse range of training programs.
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Hip Hop dance is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks, performed to Hip Hop music. It has deep historical and social roots in African-American culture, emerging within the black communities living in New York in the 1970s. Although often referred to as a singular dance style, Hip Hop dance is part of a broader Hip Hop culture, which includes Deejaying, Graffiti, Emceeing, and Breaking.
Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that combines elements from various dance genres, including modern ballet, jazz, lyrical, and classical. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through fluid dance movements. The term "contemporary" is somewhat misleading as it describes a genre that developed in the mid-20th century and remains highly popular today.
Ballet is an art form created through the movement of the human body. It is theatrical, performed on a stage in front of an audience using costumes, set design, and lighting. It can tell a story or express a thought, concept, or emotion. Classical dance can be magical, exciting, provocative, or disturbing.
Krump is an urban dance form that emerged in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Los Angeles in the early 2000s. It was created by a group of dancers who came together to express their anger and frustration towards the challenging life in their neighborhood. Krump dance is characterized by fast and exaggerated movements, contortions, and intense facial expressions. Krump is often considered a "battle" dance style, meaning it is frequently used in improvised dance competitions or dance battles. Krump dancers often move in an intense and energetic manner, incorporating movements inspired by hip-hop dance, contemporary dance, and traditional African dance. It is often associated with a "krumping" attitude that signifies strength, determination, and emotional release.
Street jazz dance is a contemporary dance style that combines elements of classical jazz dance with street dance movements. It is often regarded as a fusion of dance styles, incorporating elements from hip-hop, funk, pop, contemporary, and jazz. Street jazz is characterized by fluid and playful movements, jumps, turns, acrobatics, and syncopated dance steps. It is often associated with a relaxed attitude and personal expression. Street jazz gained popularity in the 1990s and has become an increasingly popular dance style in dance schools, competitions, and performances. It is frequently used for choreographing music videos, advertisements, and television shows. Street jazz dance is a style that combines technique, style, energy, and creativity.
Tap dance is a style of dance characterized by the rhythmic sounds made with the feet, achieved by attaching metal taps to the toes and heels of tap shoes with wooden soles. Although tap dance has its origins in the 17th century, it became well-established in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tap dance is known for its syncopated and catchy rhythms and its improvisational choreography, which connects it to jazz music.
Latin dances are a discipline that combines both sports and artistry and is performed in couples. Commonly known as ballroom dancing or social dancing when practiced recreationally, it is also a competitive sport with codified and structured rules. Known and practiced worldwide, its success is likely attributed to its strong social aspect and the fact that it is one of the few mixed-gender sports.
Breakdance, also known as break dance, break, breaking, breakdancing, or b-boying (the preferred term in the United States), is a style of dance that originated in New York in the 1970s. It is characterized by its staccato body movements, acrobatic elements, and floor-based figures. A breakdancer is commonly referred to as a Bboy or b-boy (for a male dancer) and Bgirl or b-girl (for a female dancer).
K-Pop dance is what you see on the Korean pop music scene. It involves dancing to the heavy beats of electronic, funk, R&B, or rap music and immersing yourself in a style that reflects Korean pop culture. In K-Pop dance, you will learn techniques such as body isolations, undulations, and downward bounces. The class is high-energy, so be prepared to sweat!
The choreography class focuses on developing dancers' ability to create choreographic material. Through two main projects—a personal or small group creation and a large group piece—students are involved in all stages of the creative process, including theme development, conveying a message, selecting music, designing costumes, and crafting movements. Various in-class exercises also allow them to explore their creativity in dance, their individual style, and the elements that make a choreography unique and original.