Hip Hop is one of the most high energy, versatile styles of dance today used extensively throughout the promotional and entertainment industry in everything from street dancing, music videos, and event shows; to some of the most successful television commercials by the largest corporations in the world.

It's roots can be traced back as early as 1970 to the New York area where Afrika Bambaataa (Godfather of Hip-Hop) started to DJ and at the same time as the birth of graffiti when a mail carrier named Vic who rode the local subways and buses delivering his packages set a goal to visit every subway and ride every bus in NY and write his name 'Vic' and his courier ID number '156' on each and every subway and bus in which he rode.

It was the beginning of a new era in music, dance, and artistic expression. It was about individuals who wanted to be recognized as individuals and not as just one of the many.

Since that time Hip Hop has taken the world by storm to become the most in-demand and sought after form of artistic expression. Masters of Hip Hop are among the most highly paid performing artists in the world and teachers of Hip Hop the most revered.

The teachers of Hip Hop at Perform Art Studios came up through the ranks with the art. They include Master DJs, dancers, and instructors who have travelled the world learning from the masters while passing the art on to their students.

Whether you are interested in the art as a means of exercise and self-expression, or wish to become a professional artist and work in the industry, Perform Art Studios can help you achieve your goals. You'll work close-up with professional performers who have devoted their lives to the art and dedicated themselves to the teaching of others.

What You'll Learn

At Perform Art Studios we've combined some of the top instructors and put together one of the most comprehensive courses ever offered in Hip Hop instruction.

• Initially you'll learn proper warm-up techniques including stretching and breathing exercises designed to promote athletic safety and eliminate the risk of injury while training.
• The warm-ups are followed by training in the individual moves of Hip Hop taught in a step-by-step progression beginning with simple moves to help establish balance, increase flexibility, improve rhythm, and build coordination and progressing with each class to more advanced techniques including moves and choreography, and on to high-energy dance combinations and freestyle dancing.
• Each class ends with a brief cooling down period of mild exercise and relaxing stretches.

Individual moves are taught in synchronization with latest in Hip Hop tunes under the close guidance of expert dance training instructors and include:

• Uprock moves - Apache, Charley Rock, Rock Shuffle
• Rocking steps - Kick & Twist, Crossing Step, and Rock Down
• Popping moves - Waves, Glides, and the Twist-O-Flex
• Locking moves - Wrist Rolls, Points, and The Lock

Physical Benefits of Hip Hop

Hip Hop dance is a fast, effective and enjoyable way of getting in shape, increasing your strength, and burning-off those unwanted calories.

Class Environment

Our dance studios are in new facilities designed specifically for dance including sprung floors, full-length mirrors, and an air conditioned environment.

Hip Hip Class Requirements

Hip Hop is a dance style that can be learned and practiced by almost anyone in good physical condition. We accept children into our classes as young as 7 years and have no upper age limit.

Clothing requirements for Hip Hop classes are loose fitting comfortable clothing suitable for vigorous movement, and sneakers. Sorry, we keep our hardwood dance floors in immaculate condition and as such, do not allow street shoes in the dance studios.

Who Dances Hip Hop?

Who Needs Hip Hop Dancers?

• Music Videos - MTV Videos for thousands of bands.
• Television Commercials - The Gap, Pepsi, Sears, Reebok, Nike, and many more.
• The Movies -You Got Served (2004), 8 Mile (academy award winner), Poetic Justice, and many more.
• Events - Knicks City Dancers, The Superbowl, and many more.

Taking Hip Hop to the next level!

Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Dancing for MTV and Free Styling! Hip Hop is the coolest dance style around, this three day workshop will refine your skills while having some serious fun. Learn the hottest moves from the hottest guest teacher Matt Ward -Dancer for Hip Hop Superstars Ashanti & Ludacris. Day three steps up the pace and includes a live DJ - A truly unique Hip Hop experience.