![]() However, due to the interest in hip hop music in our culture, some studios have started adding what is billed as “Tot Hop” or something similar for as young as 3 years old. Some studios will have hip hop as a standalone class, while others may have it as part of a combination class, or “combo” class option, paired with tap or jazz. In classes for that age, students will be learning the basics of hip hop. Generally, children ages 8 and up can start a hip hop class at most dance studios. Taking hip hop class could be just the beginning for boys who want to explore other styles of dance, or it could be exactly the one class your child is looking for! How Old Does My Child Have To Be To Start Taking Hip Hop? While acceptance of boys in dance has grown exponentially over the years, in part due to the shows mentioned above, in many places there is still a stigma. Hip hop is a great choice for all kids who have a lot of energy and want to dance, but hip hop is especially good for boys who want to dance but might be shy about admitting it. If your dancer is already taking other styles of dance, hip hop would be a smart addition to help level up their musicality skills. Dancers who take a rhythm based class are better contemporary and jazz dancers because they understand timing and musicality. Similarly to tap, hip hop teaches students to have a great sense of internal rhythm and groove in the body. Your child might be moving and grooving from a young age, and enrolling them in a hip hop class could help them fine tune their skills. The question should be, why NOT choose hip hop? Hip hop is having a moment in the sun in the dance studio world, with the popularity of shows like “World of Dance” and “America’s Best Dance Crew” showing audiences the variety of styles of hip hop that are out there. I Hope I Have helped You Decide Whether Hip Hop Dance is For Your Child!.What Clothing Should My Child Wear to Hip Hop Class?.What Shoes Should My Child Wear to Hip Hop Class?.What Steps Should My Child Be Learning in a Beginner Hip Hop Class?.How is a Hip Hop dance class Different from TikTok Dances?.How is Hip Hop Class Different From Jazz Class?.How Old Does My Child Have To Be To Start Taking Hip Hop?.For more info on the various styles of hip hop out there, check out our The Origins of Hip Hop – Dance History You Need To Know article! ![]() When looking for hip hop classes, be sure to ask questions about the instructor’s background in hip hop, and what styles they teach. It’s important to remember that hip hop was born out of a culture of struggle and strife, and has a rich history just like other styles of dance. Hip hop classes will teach rhythm, and musicality, and focus on individual expression while using kid-friendly hip hop music. If you’ve got a kid who is cooler than you’ve ever been, hip hop class might be right up their alley! Good hip hop classes stay on the pulse of what’s popular in current hip hop culture while paying homage to the founders and movements that created the styles that make up contemporary hip hop.īeginner hip hop classes are 45 minutes to an hour in length, and consist of a warm-up, progressions across the floor, and a center combo. ![]() By Lesley Mealor / Edited by Samantha Bellerose, B.Ed, Dip.Dance (Performing Arts)
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