Design Dance

Hip Hop for K-3rd grade is an after-school class that's a great introduction for new and returning students who love to dance! This program follows the structure of a Hip Hop dance class and introduces young dancers to the basics of Hip Hop and Pop Music style while growing independence, self-expression and community. Over the course of the session, students will engage in social-emotional learning as they play in contemporary movement games; strengthen individual gross-motor skills; enhance memory function through group technical practice; self manage in improvisational activities; and activiate free choice, self-expression and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

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Hip Hop for 4th-8th graders is the perfect class for passionate and developing dancers! Over the course of the session, students will learn and build upon Hip Hop technique and choreography in a fun and encouraging environment. Dancers will practice contemporary Hip Hop movement to upbeat, popular music while improving upon rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and improvisation. Students will also gain vital social-emotional skills as they engage in team building exercises, explore self-expression prompts, navigate choice-based improvisational activities, and build creative confidence. No special dress is required for this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

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