Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Hip-hop dance looks great and fun, and the more you watch, the more you want to try it yourself! It may seem like it’s too difficult to do, but it’s not like that! Read this article to learn how!

Steps

1. 1 Prepare yourself. If you want to develop your original style, you must first of all feel confident in yourself, and only then start showing your own steps.
2. 2 Practice on your own. Dance alone in a room where no one can see you, so you don't have to worry about what others think - just move in harmony with the beat. Let your body "flow" smoothly to your rhythm!
3. 3 Pick up music. Get some OutKast rhythms, some from Gnarles Barkley, Kanye West or anyone else whose music makes your feet move on their own. Also, try dubstep if you want to challenge yourself!
   • Feel the rhythm. If you want the music to capture you completely, then turn up the volume so that you can feel every drum beat and bass sound.
4. 4 Start moving. You don't have to follow other people's dancing, but you must know the steps.
   • Various variations of the directions of locking, popping and funk - all this should be familiar to you before starting classes.
   • Use them as a starting point, and then come up with your personal moves based on the skills gained.
   • Do what makes you feel good!
5. 5 Watch and learn. MTV, YouTube and the internet in general are all loaded with great music and videos from people of all skill levels. It doesn't matter if that talent with a video like this is a world-class shooter or a provincial housewife - what matters is that you study their steps. Repeat what you can, be inspired by what you cannot accomplish.
   • Watch your friend rehearse his program, then practice using his or her basic movements. Learn the same tricks and practice the entire sequence again, adding the acquired skills. Give the dance your own style later.
6. 6 Hold on to dancing. Some people are born to dance. Others have to work on it. It doesn't matter which group you belong to: what matters is that you work hard and move in the right direction.
7. 7 Take some lessons. If you’ve reached a good enough level on your own and think you can do almost everything, arrange for yourself a few extra activities.
   • Find an aspirational dancer in your area and ask about opportunities to learn from him.
   • Check at your local gym. Hip hop dancing is a great way to stay in shape and is also fun.
8. 8 Wear the right clothes.
9. 9 Provide as much comfort as possible. Choose long, loose tees.
   • Wear shoes that don't have too much traction on the floor.You need to be able to slide and rotate easily, as your soles will snag on the floor at high speed, and you can fall or even injure your ankle.
10. 10 Be proud of what you are performing!

Tips

• Have fun dancing.
• Start dancing yourself in front of the mirror. You will feel more comfortable.
• Remember, this is muscle work. Stretch both before and after the dance to keep your body flexible and supple.
• Always feel the music in your body!
• Practice, practice, practice.
• Have fun, because dancing is both a search and a loss of yourself, so enjoy it.
• Learn the basics first and then move on to more advanced movements.

Warnings

• Be careful. As with any vigorous sporting activity, there is always a chance of injury. Warm up and stretch first to prepare yourself. Do not exercise while drunk, tired, or in dangerous places. Save complex movements for later when you're ready to perform them.
• If you don't have a good sense of tact or are too shy, then exercise a little patience, practice, and keep the good feeling. You can become a great hip-hop dancer with a combination of heart and hard work.
• Start with simpler steps to warm up, then follow movements that are beyond your skill level.
• Once you're happy with your skills, find a dance partner. Going forward, you will be able to support each other and balance as you learn awkward steps.