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Year 8

Hip Hop: question and answer

I can use the choreographic relationship of question and answer effectively.

New
New
Year 8

Hip Hop: question and answer

I can use the choreographic relationship of question and answer effectively.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: directing focus, formations and dynamics towards an opponent aids projection of the dance.
  2. Think: entrances and exits require concentration.
  3. Feel: pausing whilst others perform their work is an example of self-discipline.
  4. Connect: empathy includes acknowledging the successes of others.

Keywords

  • Question and answer - a choreographic relationship in which dancers alternate performing to each other

  • Formation - how dancers are arranged, e.g. line, circle, block

  • Embellishments - additional actions to add interest

Common misconception

Hip Hop culture focuses on 'disrespecting' your opponent and mocking them.

As in all competitive settings, the performers are trying to succeed and employ a variety of strategies to do so, but this also includes congratulating others on their successes and supporting those who are developing their skills.


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Emphasise personal style (or 'flava') throughout and encourage pupils to perform the actions in a way that feels comfortable to them.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Suggested music.

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
In which dance style would you find the Wu-tang?
Ballet
Jazz
Correct answer: Hip Hop
Q2.
What is it called when only one body part moves when performing a dance?
Correct answer: isolation
isometric
single
Q3.
What word is used to describe your personal style in Hip Hop?
sweet
Correct answer: flava
salty
Q4.
How many body parts are moving if an action is described as ‘isolated’?
none
Correct answer: one
multiple

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What word is used to describe communicating a dance idea?
Correct answer: projection
prediction
protection
Q2.
In what choreographic relationship can an alternating pattern be seen?
mirroring
unison
Correct answer: question and answer
Q3.
What might a Hip Hop dancer add to a ‘move’ to demonstrate their ‘flava’?
extension
Correct answer: embellishment
focus
Q4.
In Hip Hop, what phrase describes moving into and out of the performance area?
in and out
on and off
Correct answer: enter and exit

Additional material

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