Popping
This dance style has existed since the 70s, specifically with Funk music, but was incorporated into the Hip Hop realm of dance more frequently as time went on. Full of dynamic energy and excitement, this dance style offers moves and fun with endless possibilities. Contraction of certain muscles to the beat of music combined with isolation movements are the main focus of this dance style.
Session 1
Understanding the Popping Rhythm and Concept (How to Pop) – lesson 1
Popping upper and lower body – lesson 2
The Fresno & Popping to music (a basic focus on how to pop to sounds and beats within songs) – lesson 3
Session 2
Concept of gliding & how to transition glides, (The Skateboard, Backsliding, Side Glides) – lesson 4
Circular Glides– lesson 5
Session 3
Waving, Moonwalking - lesson 6
Ticking - lesson 7
How to incorporate Waving and Ticking into Popping – lesson 8
Session 4
Isolated Popping and Isolated Waving – lesson 9
Twist-o-Flex, The Walk Out –lesson 10
Session 5
Exploring 4 accenting styles for popping (Tutting, Struttin’, Snaking, Boogaloo) – lesson 11
Popping to music (a detailed focus on how to pop to different tempos, sounds, and beats within songs) - Lesson 12