Hip hop dance, like any other form of dance, involves moving to the beat of the music. Each movement is synchronized with a specific beat or musical phrase. Students can practice counting beats aloud while listening to hip hop music, developing their sense of rhythm and timing.
2. Choreography Patterns:
Hip hop choreography includes repeating sets of steps that form dance routines. These routines can be visually represented using mathematical tools like Venn diagrams or flowcharts. Students can create diagrams that map out different sets of movements, their transitions, and how they interconnect.
3. Breakbeats in Math:
Many hip hop tracks sample sounds or employ specific breaks in rhythm with strong drums beats. This concept aligns with the mathematical theme of sampling from sets; teachers can utilize sample and breaks in classroom math activities.
4. Music and Physics:
Students can explore topics from physics as related to creating a vibe by hip hop and dance. This is because the soundwaves in the hip hop music generate energy. Concepts like sound wave motion, frequency and amplitude can be brought into discussions in such scenario.