How Do You Dance The Cincinnati Step In Hip Hop Dance?
Hip Hop music, or rap, is a style of music that involves poetic, rhythmic lyrics spoken over the backbeat of a DJ and his turntable. Hip Hop dance developed in the streets of New York City in the early 1970s. Since then, this truly American art form has spread worldwide. Instructional DVDs and dance classes are widely available. Be sure to spend 10 – 15 minutes warming up before performing these dance moves. Stretch to warm up muscles and loosen joints to prevent injury. Focus on the feet and the slip and slide move. Stay on the toes and balls of the feet. Bring the heels together, then apart, staying on the toes throughout. Continue with the slip and slide move and add leg movements. Stay on the balls of the feet and bring the heels together. Alternate kicking the leg out to the side. Bring heels together, and kick out the right leg; heels together and kick out the left leg. Focus on the upper body movements. Hold the right arm bent at the elbow. Roll (raise) the right arm just above
