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Hip Hop

Groove, attitude and raw energy.

The African Americans were considered to be the marginalized class in the early 1970s and they began an underground movement called 'Hip-Hop' where they would have house parties and neighbourhood block party events, held outdoors. In the 1980s TV shows and films like Soul Train, Beat Street and Wild Style made hip-hop commercial, and it gradually gained popularity all over the world with movies like Step Up, Planet B-Boy and many more.

Hip-Hop is all about breaking, locking and popping.

Breaking was the first ever hip-hop dance style. It usually involves either a one-on-one battle between a B-boy and a B-girl, or a battle between two crews.

Locking refers to 'freezing or a sudden pause': locking in a place and, after a brief freeze, moving again.

Popping involves quick contraction and relaxation of muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer's body, referred to as a pop.

Hip-Hop dancing is very popular in the entertainment industry, especially in TV shows and movies. Because of its vigorous efforts, Hip-Hop is a great form of exercise that keeps one healthy in a fun way.

Contemporary

The abstract beauty and expression of dance.

The elements of contemporary dance were borrowed from classical, modern dance and jazz styles. Contemporary dance was introduced by Merce Cunningham in the twentieth century. He was considered to be the first choreographer for such a dance form, and he started the 'Merce Cunningham Dance Company' in 1953, which gradually made contemporary dance popular.

Contemporary dancing involves the intense but controlled legwork of ballet, and because of its modern dancing traits it also puts stress on the torso.

Falling and recovering, and unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction, are the key elements of contemporary dance that give it a unique and abstract look.

This dance form is known for portraying emotions through facial expressions in combination with bodily movements. Because of its emotional appeal, contemporary dance is often performed for theatricals and narratives.

Contemporary dance improves flexibility and expression.

Jazz

Sharp lines, kicks, turns and showmanship.

Jazz was originated by the African Americans who were brought to the USA as slaves. At that time, it referred to any dance done to jazz music, which included both tap dance and jitterbug.

Jazz includes tap dance, Lindy Hop, swing dance and jitterbug. Tap dancing is a form of dance where tap shoes are used to make sounds. The moves of Lindy Hop, swing and jitterbug are interrelated.

Jazz involves a lot of legwork and enthusiasm. It is performed to jazz music, which involves significant sounds of the saxophone, drums and more.

It is popular in movies and various dance events and is known to improve balance, stamina and focus.

Bollywood

Groove on the songs of your favourite stars!

Ever since Bollywood films have been made, their song and dance sequences have become a part of our lives. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Jeetendra made people dance on their songs, and then came the new generation of dancers like Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff and Shakti Mohan, who gave dancing a whole new identity with their moves.

Bollywood is a versatile industry where any kind of dance fits, from 'latke-jhatke' and 'thumkas' to modern and western dance forms.

Bollywood dancing is fun and full of energy, and has a wide scope in the entertainment industry.

Because of its enthusiastic and energetic moves, Bollywood dancing is equivalent to exercising. It also builds stamina and keeps one healthy.

Salsa

Partner work, rhythm and flair.

Salsa started off as a blend of various dancing styles and musical traditions that all met in Cuba, which has been home to numerous Latin dance forms and music styles. After becoming popular in Cuba, salsa has been accepted and appreciated all across the globe and has been an evergreen dance form.

The LA style of salsa is danced in a more linear fashion, as if the couple is constantly moving up and down a skinny path, switching direction throughout the dance.

The original style, also known as the Cuban style, moves in a more circular fashion. The couple breaks on the 1st count of music, with men adding playful little pauses and changes in timing with their feet.

Salsa classes are not part of the regular schedule and are only available on special demand.