HIP HOP classes in medellin

Hip hop dancing is a popular form of artistic expression in Medellin, Colombia.

Here is some basic information about hip hop, to get you started:

• Hip hop dancing is generally done without a partner and includes a variety of freestyle movements. These movements can be combined to create choreographies that are performed by more than one dancer simultaneously. Learning to dance hip hop is helpful for understanding rhythm, dissocation, body isolations, timing, and artistic expression.

• Dance forms associated with hip hop include hip hop (also known as hip hop freestyle or new style), locking (freezing from a movement, locking in a certain position, holding that position, and then continuing as before), popping (tensing and releasing of muscles to the rhythm/beats of music), and breaking (also known as breakdance or breakdancing).

• Popular hip hop artists include Run-D.M.C., Kanye West, Jay Z, 50 Cent, ASAP Rocky, Brockhampton, Childish Gambino, Death Grips, Drake, Dr. Dre, Earl Sweatshirt, Eminem, Future, J. Cole, Jin, Jpegmafia, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, LL Cool J, Mac Miller, Missy Elliott, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, RM, Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, XXXTentacion and Tyler, the Creator.

• Some instruments and technology used to create hip hop music and beats include drum machines, keyboards, pianos, turntables, and samplers.

• Hip hop was born in the United States in the 1970’s and was made popular by dance crews, tv and movies.

DANCEFREE offers private hip hop classes, in person in Medellin, Colombia, and online via Zoom and Google Meet. Our in-person classes are 7 days a week and our online classes are on weekdays only, subject to availability. We have experienced hip hop instructors and teach students of all levels, from new (no experience) to expert. If you would like to take private hip hop classes, click here to view the steps for beginning private classes.