DANCE 222Beginning Hip Hop Dance

1 credit · Dance · Penn State

Beginning Hip Hop dance introduces the student to Hip Hop culture through dance, free expression with the body/freestyle and choreography. DANCE 222 Beginning Hip Hop Dance (1) Hip Hop dance is designed for students with an interest in Hip Hop dance/culture. This class introduces students to Hip Hop through movement that includes freestyle dancing, locomotive movements, and choreography. In addition, this class includes lecture sessions and discussions about Hip Hop culture and its role in society. This course seeks to introduce students to a culturally significant art form, enhance mind/body awareness, and provide practical opportunities for students to apply skills learned in class via performances. This course is directly related to dance, theatre, African American history and other arts based and humanities based courses.