DANCE 225Introduction to Hip Hop

1 credit · Dance · Penn State

Introduction to Hip Hop. Dance 225 Intro to Hip Hop (1.5 per semester/maximum of 6) (GA) (BA) This course meets the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. Dance 225 is an introduction to Hip Hop and the many elements of this genre of dance. The course is designed for any student with an interest in Hip Hop. This class explores the many influences and components of Hip Hop developed through history. Emphasis is placed on the development of technique, expression, and performance. Each semester the student will be introduced to different aspects of Hip Hop which will require an increasing awareness of Hip Hop and its' impact on all of dance. Technique classes will be supported through viewing historical and contemporary dance footage. In every class, daily movement experiences will be introduced to build coordination, self-awareness, strength and flexibility, as well as the understanding of the Hip Hop genre of dance.