Youth Hip Hop
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Created by Movement Specialist Nicole Byrne

Children step eagerly into the world of dance
In a class, they are free to move
They experiment with energy, with time, with space
They discover the language of movement
They begin to speak through the body
~ Mary Joyce

DESCRIPTION: Age appropriate, funky movement! This course is designed to serve as physical fitness and a creative outlet in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. Community building exercises are also incorporated. The class is designed for children and teens 9 and up.




TIME COMMITMENT: 1 hour a week
CONTRACT HOURS: $40 per month or $10 drop-in

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Demonstration/Improvisation/TV Media/Live Performance

MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will:

1. Exhibit comprehension of timing, style, and energy quality as they relate to movement phrases and performance quality.

2. Build body awareness, self-expression, self-confidence, and positive social skills.

3. Increase flexibility, creativity, musicality, and showmanship.

4. Create solo and/or group compositions (optional).


OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT:
A. Dance Warm-up
B. Isolations
C. Traveling Combinations
D. Choreography
E. Community building exercises
F. Performance preparation (optional)


COURSE OUTLINE:
o Hip hop fundamentals
o Shape, space, musicality, energy/effort
o Choreography vs. Improvisation/Freestyle
o Group performance vs. solo

Class Information

What services do you offer?
Youth Hip hop classes

Age group(s) designed for:
Children and teens 9 years of age and up.

How many hours will the class require to complete?
One hour a week until May

What are your goals for the participants?
The goal is to build physical, mental and emotional health. Build body awareness, self-expression, self-confidence, and positive social skills. Increase body awareness, flexibility, creativity, musicality, and expressive capacities. Exhibit comprehension of time, shape, energy, space and quality as they relate to movement phrases.

What specific skills will participants learn?
Body awareness, physical expression, improvisation, and musicality. Learning the basics of dance is a life-skill that will give students an appreciation for movement, the arts, and self-expression.

Are there any material costs involved in offering this class?
Students may want to purchase jazz shoes or sneakers.

What kind of facility do you need?
A clean studio with proper dance floor. Mirrors are helpful to beginner students.

How many participants could you instruct and still maintain a quality program with an enjoyable atmosphere?
25 students is the maximum for this course. Any more people and the movement is restricted, inhibiting full expression.