DANC 257 - Hip-Hop Dance II

In this course, students learn various forms of intermediate hip-hop dance, including pop and lock, hip-hop funk, syncopations, and rhythms. The class explores the use of space, energy, rhythm, and improvisation while emphasizing body control, alignment, balance, and use of weight changes. The history of hip-hop culture is discussed. The course is appropriate for students seeking careers in dance, looking to expand their dance skills, and/or wanting a dance-based aerobic workout. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.