* Rhythm and timing: The beat is essential in hip hop dance, and dancers must be able to move with precision and accuracy.
* Isolation and control: Dancers need to be able to isolate different body parts and move them independently, while still maintaining overall control over their bodies.
* Flexibility and strength: Hip hop dance often requires dancers to move in a variety of ways, including low to the ground and in the air, so flexibility and strength are important.
* Musicality: Dancers must be able to interpret and respond to the music, and move with the flow of the rhythm.
* Performance and personality: Hip hop dance is often a form of self-expression, and dancers should bring their own personality and style to their performances.
* Choreography: Choreography is the arrangement of movements for a hip hop dance routine. It requires creativity, musicality, and a good understanding of the elements of hip hop dance.