5 posts tagged with "dance"

Choreography is the art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified. It's a creative process that involves crafting dance routines or pieces, often set to music, to convey a story, emotion, or concept.

Why is choreography important?​

• Creative Expression: It allows dancers to express themselves artistically and convey messages or emotions.
• Skill Development: Crafting routines enhances your understanding of dance techniques and styles.
• Personal Growth: It encourages self-exploration and helps develop your unique dance voice.
• Performance Preparation: Choreography is essential for performances, competitions, or showcases.

I'm a complete beginner to dancing, so I'm starting with a month-long plan to learn the basics of hip-hop, house, and dancehall.

1. YouTube​

YouTube is a vast resource with countless tutorials and performances.

• Hip-Hop:

  • Channels: Matt Steffanina, Urban Dance Camp, Dance Tutorials LIVE.
  • Tips: Search for "Hip-Hop basics for beginners" or specific moves like "How to do the Reebok dance move".

• House:

  • Channels: House Dance Forever, YNOTism, Brian Green.
  • Tips: Look up "House dance footwork tutorials" or "Basic House dance steps".

• Popping:

  • Channels: Popping John, VincaniTV, El Tiro.
  • Tips: Search for "Popping basics", "How to Pop", or specific techniques like "Hitting".

• Dancehall:

  • Channels: Dancehall Funk, Latonya Style, Global Bob.
  • Tips: Look for "Dancehall moves for beginners" or "Dancehall step-by-step tutorials".

Understanding that people have different personalities, time constraints, and motivations is crucial when choosing how to learn dance. Below are ten fundamentally different approaches, each catering to various preferences and lifestyles.

Below is a categorized list of dance moves for each style: Hip-Hop, House, Popping, and Dancehall. The moves are organized into Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.