TipDeck.com » Dance http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:59:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How to Become a Hip Hop Dancerhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-become-a-hip-hop-dancer http://tipdeck.com/how-to-become-a-hip-hop-dancer#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:00:46 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7101 How to become a Hip Hop Dancer How to Become a Hip Hop DancerHip hop dancing is an art form that helps in building body balance, muscle toning and building a great figure. It is an intense dance form in which there is various combinations, divided into different movements and is performed as per counts. Hip hop dancing has its own movements and style. People from all over the world are attracted towards this dance and want to learn it. Now the question that arises is- how to become a hip hop dancer? It is best to be trained by a teacher, but one can learn by following the given methods:-

  1. Like any other exercise, warming up is essential before beginning hip hop dancing. Having the right mind set-up before beginning the dance is important. The basics of the dance should be learned first. These dance steps are the common ones like- Moonwalk, Cripwalk, Popping, etc, that have already been performed by experts.
  2. After learning the basic steps, you have to learn to do the difficult steps by observing others. Their techniques should be observed and followed. Watching the steps and doing them correctly is not only satisfying but also encourages going a step further.
  3. This should be followed up by building a style of your own. Being creative plays an important role. The dance becomes even more interesting when your style is incorporated into the existing dance form. The mind is fresh when you are learning the dance and so is your creative ability.
  4. Dance, like all other dance forms involves a lot of concentration. Concentration helps in improving the postures. You have to be focused to execute the steps correctly. Each step has to complement the previous step and should look beautiful.
  5. You have to learn the steps willingly to avoid any type of confusion later. The steps should be learned with time. All the nuances should be observed with care and executed accordingly.
  6. You have to be passionate about the dance. This gives the performer the right expressions. The right expression on the other hand adds beauty to the dance. It is important to forget all your worries while dancing and get into the mood of dancing to give the right expression.
  7. You have to practice a lot to learn the dance properly. After all it is practice that makes a man, and in this case, even the dance perfect. The flaws become lesser in number and this gives the performer great satisfaction.

The moves and the rhythm of hip hop dance attract people from all spheres. Learning becomes easier if there is a teacher to guide you, but becomes challenging if you have to do it on your own. You have to follow the rules and regulations that has already been set-up by seniors and set up your own style at the same time. The practice of this dance has a very nice impact on both your mind and body. The perfect body balance and shape of the hip hop dancer, makes the dance form look beautiful.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-become-a-hip-hop-dancer/feed 2 How to Learn Break Dancehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-learn-break-dance http://tipdeck.com/how-to-learn-break-dance#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:01:21 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3394 How to Learn Break Dance2 How to Learn Break DanceBreak dancing brings into mind nimble footed individuals with extremely flexible bodies. It is a treat to watch them perform difficult steps quite easily. The steps can be done on your toes or even by doing all sorts of acrobatics by allowing different parts of the body to move and touch the floor. Break dancing is still in its early stages now being only 30-40 years old and there are several enthusiasts who want to dabble in it. It is interesting to note the number of contests being arranged everyday to encourage these young people. But before you get to the dance floor, you must learn break dance first.

  1. There are only a few things which you will require to start your lessons. First of all, make sure that the floor where you want to learn the dance is made of tile or linoleum. It is better if you put on a pair of athletic shoes too as barefoot dancing maybe dangerous. The music will of course take center stage.
  2. But before you take to serious dancing, loosen up the muscles of your body so that you have a supple body and don’t cause any injuries to yourself. A few exercises will do the trick and try to loosen up every part of your body as you can be sure that your entire body will be used in break dancing.
  3. Now you are ready to get started to learn the basic moves of break dancing. It is great if you can begin with the Top Rock. This is basically a move in which you have to change positions of your left and right feet. Keep your left foot in front of the right one when the music starts. Then swing it back behind the right foot. Do the same with the right foot. Continuing in this way will give you the Top Rock movement. As you know, you need to practice hard and this will also give you the lightning speed that you see break dancers are acquainted with.
  4. The next step to learn is the Six Step. This is a complicated move which involves both legs and hands. You have to lie down flat on your stomach and let your hands and legs do the talking. Rest on your left hand and lift your right hand up. Similarly swing around your left leg to the front and keep doing this alternately. After doing it for a few times, you will get perfection in the movements. Simultaneously, the speed with which you can do these movements will also increase.
  5. Another step worth learning is the Turtle. Lie face down on the ground and then lift it to rest your body on your elbows. Keep this position and then try lifting your knees upwards. Use one of your hands to make a circular motion of your body.

Although these steps sound difficult, a teacher can make it look simple to you. If you learn break dancing in a proper school or through proper lessons on the video, you will be able to do them better. And once you get into the groove, you will only need practice to make you the best.

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