![]() The music came first which gave birth to the dance. DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash were key pioneers in this musical development and cultural movement. Hip Hop music, or rapping, is pretty self explanatory! Hip Hop music originated at block parties in America in the late 1960’s/early 1970’s where there would be DJs on the decks and MCs talking over the music. Some even argue that Fashion is an element of Hip Hop culture too and we agree – there is a fashion adopted by Hip Hop culture heads whether that be rappers or Street Dancers! (See our blog on “What is Hip Hop culture” to read more) Without Hip Hop culture there would be no Hip Hop music, Hip Hop dance or Street Dance. Hip Hop culture dates back to the late 1960s/early 1970s in America and consists of MCing, DJing, Breaking and Graffiti. ![]() Hip Hop can be discussed in terms of culture, music and dance. If you are watching a class and it does not incorporate the foundations or the posture and groove of Street Dance, you are looking at a commercial class! Taking ownership of their learning and really progressing within the style including their own freestyle/response to the music, as well as learning routines, helps them grow them into versatile street dancers. Some might do a combination of both – all are valid Street Dance classes.Īt our Saturday Street Dance Academy at Elevate Arts we explore one authentic street style per term as we feel this unique method allows children to really learn each style in depth during their dance class and allows time for them to embody the technique and develop their creativity within the style. Some classes might focus on learning and building on the authentic styles and foundation moves while others may focus on teaching routines with the groove and authentic moves of street styles included in those routines. Each street style is a standalone style and has its own origins, history and culture, groove and intention and technique/foundations (see some of our other blogs on specific street styles!)Ī great Street Dance class should focus on and incorporate one or more of these street styles/techniques during the class. ![]() All street styles are social dances – meaning they are party dances/done with friends. Street dance is an umbrella term for a variety of street styles including, but not limited to Breaking, Hip Hop, House, Vogue, Locking, Popping, Waacking and Krump. Here is a guide so you as a parent can get to know the differences and make an informed decision about which style is best for your child and their goals! Don’t stress! Surprisingly even those teaching these styles often do not understand the differences and will market their class incorrectly due to a lack of knowledge. You might even watch videos of these dance classes but for some reason you still struggle to spot the differences. While researching online, you discover loads of classes, all of which are labelled as Street Dance, Hip Hop or Commercial. So, you have decided to sign your child up for a dance class in 2021 that enables them to express themselves, build their confidence and gain them some street cred.
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