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How to Hip-Hop Club Dance

Hip-hop has become the predominant dance style in clubs. Before hitting the dance floor, you can learn some hip-hop moves to fit in. When you envision hip-hop, you probably imagine dance scenes from the movie "Step Up" or rap videos, but basic combinations work just as well on the dance floor. If you are just learning how to hip-hop, a simple movement is the best place to start to blend in on the dance floor. The big moves from movies and videos can come as you progress in the dance style.

Things You'll Need

  • Stereo or radio
  • Comfortable shoes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Play music. Choose music with a slow beat.

    • 2

      Start with a basic bounce. Bend your knees and squat slightly to the rhythm of the music. Let your arms hang loose.

    • 3

      Complete the bounce. Progress slightly slower then bounce back up. The bend down portion should look slightly delayed, and the straightening up part should be a quick bounce. Keeping your arms loose, let them bounce with the music as well.

    • 4

      Practice the bounce to a quicker beat. The up and down motion should be double-time what it was before. With each bounce, bend slightly more to the left or right, alternating sides, almost like a slight lunge.

    • 5

      Roll your hips to the music to break up the bouncing. After a few bouncing repetitions, circle your hips slowly once or twice, and then return to the bouncing.

    • 6

      Turn your body in a circle using the hip roll. To do this, raise your arms in front of yourself and pull them toward your body as you roll your hips. With each hip roll, step your right foot to the side to pull your entire body around in a circle.

    • 7

      Return to the bounce step.

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