CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BABY HOP - Baby Hop is a fun class for moms and their babies to come and get their groove back on. In this class moms can expect to learn some of the basics of hip hop as well as learn a short combo, danced to upbeat, positive, hip hop music. [3 months +]
HIP HOP TOTS - Hip Hop Tots is a great class for young dancers to connect to their music. It incorporates basic elements from both hip hop and jazz, and has a strong focus on rhythm. [ages 2-4]
BOP KIDS - Bop Kids is a high energy class where dancers can expect to learn the basics of hip hop dance in a fun and engaging learning environment. [ages 5-8]
SOUL GRAFFITI - Soul Graffiti is an upbeat class where dancers can expect to learn the basics of hip hop dance along with more challenging movements and choreography. [ages 9-11]
YOUTH GROOVE - Youth Groove is an upbeat class where dancers can expect to further develop their hip hop technique, learn tight choreography and gain further experience performing. [ages 12-14]
MAD RHYTHM - Mad Rhythm is a "h-core" class where dancers can expect to further develop their hip hop technique, learn tight choreography and gain further experience performing. [ages 15-18]
COLLEGE HOP - College Hop is an intense but yet laid back class where dancers can expect to learn the basics of hip hop dance through energetic combinations danced to a variety of songs. You don't need to be in college to register for this class! [18+]
WHAT MAKES OUR DANCE PROGRAM UNIQUE
STYLE OF THE MONTH - At HSM we believe that it is important for dancers to develop their movement vocabulary and therefore we feature a different style of hip hop dance each month. Dancers learn specific technique and movements characteristic of each style as well as a brief history. Styles include krumping, popping, breaking, locking, house, stomp, whacking, and street jazz.
CLEAN CHOREOGRAPHY - Along with learning specific techniques, dancers will learn new choreography each week, danced to clean music and if possible, music with a positive message. Our choreography is typically gender neutral and aims to be fresh and original while maintaining character and integrity.
PERFORMANCES - Our Bop Kidz, Soul Graffiti, Youth Groove, and Mad Rhythm classes have the opportunity to perform in our two semester end showcases. Dancers will have the option to participate in additional shows in the community over the course of the year as well.
FREESTYLE FOCUS - We believe that dance is a powerful way to communicate with others and as a renowned dancer once said, it is "the hidden language of the soul." As such, we encourage our dancers to develop their creativity and confidence through individual freestyle as well as group exploration.
AFFORDABILITY - At HSM we believe that dance and fitness should be accessible for everyone; and hence, we offer quality dance and fitness instruction at low costs. We want to encourage everyone to get active, developing themselves and living healthy lives.
SMALL CLASS SIZES - In order to provide one on one feedback and instruction we limit our classes to 15 students. This enable the instructor to work with each student to develop and improve their dance skills.