Hip Hop: the basic movement language
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can arrange Hip Hop actions into a group choreography.
Key learning points
- Move: communicating personal style in a dance is an example of projection.
- Think: learning coordinated actions requires concentration.
- Feel: repeated practice to improve performance involves self-discipline.
- Connect: collaborating to create group choreography requires empathy.
Keywords
Flava - the application of personal style
Isolation - where only one body part moves at a time
Battle - a Hip Hop dance competition
Common misconception
Hip Hop is a dance style
Hip Hop is a generic term for a number of dance styles that are heavily influenced by street culture (DJing, graffiti, rapping). There are a large number of subdivisions which vary according to time and place of origin.
Teacher tip
There are many video clips available to demonstrate the basic actions included in this lesson guide but these should be checked to ensure safe and appropriate practice as well as relevant level of detail.
Equipment
Suggested music.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How many people perform in a duet?
Q2.In dance, what is changing or developing an action described as?
Q3.Which of the following belongs to the ‘Swing’ dance family?
Q4.What two elements combined describe the dynamic of an action?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not a Hip Hop action?
Q2.What is a Hip Hop competition usually known as?
Q3.What is prized by the term ‘flava’?
Q4.Which of the following is not a single dance style?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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