Dance 300 - TOPCS TECH & PERFORM-HIP HOP

These one-credit topics are designed to give students a weekly study of a specific dance technique to augment their on-going training. Students registered for a topic in this course must have completed or be concurrently registered for a related two-credit technique class and are required to be at the high intermediate or advanced level in that technique. Dance faculty should be consulted concerning questions about level placement. The independent investigation section of this course requires permission of the department chair for registration and the mentorship of a member of the Dance faculty. As with regular technique courses, students may repeat any Study in Dance Technique and Performance course topic two times for credit. 1 credit per topic.: Hip Hop is a cultural movement with historical roots and unique dance movements. Throughout the semester we learn the history, culture and its influence on today's Hip Hop scene. Students understand how and why Hip Hop started and explore how different styles developed. Students learn the precise origins of the cultural force known as Hip Hop. We develop an understanding of the roots and how the culture is continuously evolving. Throughout the semester, dancers learn intricate and challenging hip-hop movements that infuse poppin', lockin', house and breakin' dance techniques. With class participation and practice, students progress within the technique of the movement.