So your thinking of taking a class in street dance, its one of the fastest growing and changing contemporary dance forms. It can be daunting for a beginner or even a less experienced dancer. Our Street Dance classes come in a variety of levels and age groups and might seem foreign or intimidating to someone who has only ever encountered other more traditional kinds of dance. Luckily, the spirit of street dancing lies in its versatility and accessibility. In fact, these are the qualities that have helped it gain such widespread popularity and an ever-rising status within the dance world. The most important thing to remember is that joining a class should be fun and exciting and that is how we make it. So even if you have never danced before or your already an experienced dancer we have class to suit you.
Relax and Loosen Up!
The first thing for street dance beginners to keep in mind is that street dance is derived from social dance. Beginning as part of the hip hop movement, it has taken on new and unique twists alongside the development of urban social dances. This means that its use of technique is far less stringent than in other kinds of dance and it relies more upon an individual style and rhythm. There is a looseness to all skilled street dancers which allows them to channel the nuances of the music directly through their bodies. So the more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to adopt the range of movements required in street dance.
Decisions, Decisions...
When it comes to choosing a particular class its easy drop us and email and we will advise you of the best class to attend. Remember we will review your progress and offer you more advanced classes if you so wish to attend them at a later date.Upbeat and On Beat
Once you’ve selected a class, you’ll get the most out of your street class if you pay close attention to two things: The Teacher and the beat of the music. With these as your guides, you can hardly go wrong. But if ever you feel discouraged, staying positive is key. Street dance is a set of steps, attitudes, and gestures unto itself. Because it makes different demands upon the body, it sometimes takes several classes for even experienced dancers of other dance styles to become used to the dynamics of this new dance form. Equally, non-dancers in a street dance class will be drawing upon a social dance movement vocabulary and this will be challenged by the technical demands of street routines. All newcomers, therefore, need to exhibit patience and persistence. You might find yourself feeling awkward or confused. But failing to give up means that you will have progressed by the end of each and every class. Remember Street Dance can be one of the most fun and rewarding dance forms, you’ll probably find that your mood is as high as your energy, and your sure to burn some calories.
