How Do You Become A Hip Hop Dancer?
Hip hop dancing, once referred to as urban street jazz, is arguably the most popular dance form in the world today. Televisions shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Step It Up and Dance” have made hip hop, once only the province of inner-city street kids, accessible to everyone. Find out how you can become a professional hip hop dancer. Step 1 Take dance classes, not only in hip hop, but in other forms of dance as well. Hip hop draws on almost every type of dance-jazz, tap, ballet, modern and interpretive-so it’s essential that hip hop dancers become well-versed in all genres. Step 2 Choreograph dance routines for yourself and others. Teaching is one of the best ways to learn and choreographing routines helps you stay creative and fresh. Dance schools and dance teams always need talented choreographers. Step 3 Join a hip hop dance crew. You’ll learn new and challenging choreography, train with fellow dancers and sharpen your skills in competition. Talent scouts often watch stre
