Dance styles offered at
Brookvale Dance Centre
Brookvale Dance Centre
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Hip Hop.
Hip hop dance is a style of dance that emerged in the United States in the 1970s, along with the hip hop music genre. It is characterized by its energetic and athletic movements, and is often performed to hip hop or rap music. Hip hop dance styles include breaking, popping, locking, and krumping, among others.
Hip hop dance has its roots in the African American and Latino communities of New York City, and was developed by young people who were inspired by the music and culture of the time. It quickly gained popularity and became a staple of hip hop culture, with dancers competing against each other in dance battles and performing at events and parties.
Hip hop dance has evolved over time, with new styles and variations being developed as the genre has grown and evolved. Today, hip hop dance is a widely recognized and popular dance style that is taught and performed around the world. It is often seen in music videos, movies, television shows, and stage productions, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Hip hop dance has its roots in the African American and Latino communities of New York City, and was developed by young people who were inspired by the music and culture of the time. It quickly gained popularity and became a staple of hip hop culture, with dancers competing against each other in dance battles and performing at events and parties.
Hip hop dance has evolved over time, with new styles and variations being developed as the genre has grown and evolved. Today, hip hop dance is a widely recognized and popular dance style that is taught and performed around the world. It is often seen in music videos, movies, television shows, and stage productions, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
House dance.
House dance is a style of dance that originated in the clubs of New York City in the 1970s. It is characterized by its use of footwork, body isolations, and fluid upper body movements. It is often danced to house music, which is a subgenre of electronic dance music that originated in the 1980s in Chicago.
The origins of house dance can be traced back to the African American, Latino, and gay communities in New York City. These communities were heavily involved in the disco and club scenes, and house dance emerged as a way for people to express themselves through dance.
There are many pioneers and influential figures in the history of house dance, but some of the most notable include Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Nicky Siano, and Robert Williams. Frankie Knuckles, also known as the "Godfather of House," was a DJ and producer who is credited with popularizing house music and helping to establish the house dance scene in New York City. Larry Levan was another DJ and producer who played a major role in the development of house music and the club culture of the time. Nicky Siano and Robert Williams were also influential figures in the house dance scene, known for their innovative DJing and dance style.
The origins of house dance can be traced back to the African American, Latino, and gay communities in New York City. These communities were heavily involved in the disco and club scenes, and house dance emerged as a way for people to express themselves through dance.
There are many pioneers and influential figures in the history of house dance, but some of the most notable include Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Nicky Siano, and Robert Williams. Frankie Knuckles, also known as the "Godfather of House," was a DJ and producer who is credited with popularizing house music and helping to establish the house dance scene in New York City. Larry Levan was another DJ and producer who played a major role in the development of house music and the club culture of the time. Nicky Siano and Robert Williams were also influential figures in the house dance scene, known for their innovative DJing and dance style.
Popping.
Popping is a style of dance that involves the dancer quickly contracting and relaxing their muscles to create a "popping" or "snapping" movement. This movement is typically accompanied by the dancer making a sharp, sharp sound, often by clapping their hands or snapping their fingers. Popping is often performed to funk or hip hop music and is often incorporated into other dance styles such as breaking, locking, and house.
The origins of popping can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s in California. It was developed by African American and Latino communities and was influenced by the popular dance styles of the time, such as the Twist, the Funky Chicken, and the Robot. Popping quickly gained popularity and became a staple of hip hop culture in the 1980s. It is now a widely recognised dance style and has been featured in numerous music videos, movies, and television shows.
The origins of popping can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s in California. It was developed by African American and Latino communities and was influenced by the popular dance styles of the time, such as the Twist, the Funky Chicken, and the Robot. Popping quickly gained popularity and became a staple of hip hop culture in the 1980s. It is now a widely recognised dance style and has been featured in numerous music videos, movies, and television shows.
Locking.
Locking, also known as Campbellocking, is a style of dance that originated in the late 1960s in Los Angeles. It is characterized by its use of sharp, rhythmic movements and freezes, and is often performed to funk music. The dance style was developed by Don "Campbellock" Campbell and the Lockers dance crew, who were known for their energetic and expressive dance style.
Locking involves the dancer "locking" their movements, or briefly freezing in a specific position and then releasing the lock with a sharp movement. The dance also involves the use of arm and hand movements, such as finger pointing and hand gestures, to punctuate the beat of the music.
Locking gained widespread popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and is now a well-known dance style that is often performed at dance competitions and events around the world. It is often incorporated into other dance styles such as breaking, popping, and house.
Locking involves the dancer "locking" their movements, or briefly freezing in a specific position and then releasing the lock with a sharp movement. The dance also involves the use of arm and hand movements, such as finger pointing and hand gestures, to punctuate the beat of the music.
Locking gained widespread popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and is now a well-known dance style that is often performed at dance competitions and events around the world. It is often incorporated into other dance styles such as breaking, popping, and house.
Breakdance.
Bboying, also known as breaking or breakdancing, is a style of dance that originated in the 1970s in New York City. It is characterized by its fast-paced, acrobatic movements and is often performed to hip hop or funk music.
Bboying, also known as breaking or breakdancing, is a style of dance that originated in the 1970s in New York City. It is characterized by its fast-paced, acrobatic movements and is often performed to hip hop or funk music. Bboying involves a series of moves known as "breaks," which involve the dancer moving their body in a fluid and flexible way, often incorporating freezes, spins, and gravity-defying moves.
Bboying has its roots in the African American and Latino communities of New York City, and was developed by young people who were inspired by the music and culture of the time. It quickly gained popularity and became a staple of hip hop culture, with bboys and bgirls (female bboys) competing against each other in dance battles and performing at events and parties. Today, bboying is a widely recognized dance style and is practiced by people all over the world.
Bboying, also known as breaking or breakdancing, is a style of dance that originated in the 1970s in New York City. It is characterized by its fast-paced, acrobatic movements and is often performed to hip hop or funk music. Bboying involves a series of moves known as "breaks," which involve the dancer moving their body in a fluid and flexible way, often incorporating freezes, spins, and gravity-defying moves.
Bboying has its roots in the African American and Latino communities of New York City, and was developed by young people who were inspired by the music and culture of the time. It quickly gained popularity and became a staple of hip hop culture, with bboys and bgirls (female bboys) competing against each other in dance battles and performing at events and parties. Today, bboying is a widely recognized dance style and is practiced by people all over the world.
KRUMP.
Krump is a style of dance that originated in the early 2000s in the neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles, California. Krump is an acronym that stands for "Kingdom Radically Uplifted Mighty Praise."
Krump is known for its aggressive and energetic movements that are often performed in a freestyle format. Dancers often wear loose clothing to enhance the visual impact of their movements. The dance style emphasizes improvisation and personal expression, and dancers often use intense facial expressions and vocalizations to convey emotions.
Krump has its roots in hip-hop and street dance, but it has developed into a distinct style with its own unique movements and culture. Krump has gained popularity around the world, with competitions, workshops, and performances held in many countries. Krump is often associated with hip-hop music, but dancers may also perform to other genres of music.
Krump is known for its aggressive and energetic movements that are often performed in a freestyle format. Dancers often wear loose clothing to enhance the visual impact of their movements. The dance style emphasizes improvisation and personal expression, and dancers often use intense facial expressions and vocalizations to convey emotions.
Krump has its roots in hip-hop and street dance, but it has developed into a distinct style with its own unique movements and culture. Krump has gained popularity around the world, with competitions, workshops, and performances held in many countries. Krump is often associated with hip-hop music, but dancers may also perform to other genres of music.
Freestyle.
Freestyle dance is a style of dance that involves improvisation and the ability to dance spontaneously and creatively. Freestyle dancers are able to create and perform dance routines on the spot, without any prior planning or rehearsing.
Freestyle dance can be performed to a wide range of music genres, including hip hop, pop, electronic, and more. It is often seen in dance battles and freestyle dance competitions, where dancers are challenged to come up with creative and original dance routines on the spot.
Freestyle dance is a popular and widely recognised dance style, and it is often taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theatres around the world. It requires a high level of skill and creativity, and is often seen as a way for dancers to express themselves and showcase their unique dance style.
Freestyle dance can be performed to a wide range of music genres, including hip hop, pop, electronic, and more. It is often seen in dance battles and freestyle dance competitions, where dancers are challenged to come up with creative and original dance routines on the spot.
Freestyle dance is a popular and widely recognised dance style, and it is often taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theatres around the world. It requires a high level of skill and creativity, and is often seen as a way for dancers to express themselves and showcase their unique dance style.
JFH (jazz, funk, hip hop).
A jazz funk hip hop dance class is a type of dance class that combines elements of jazz, funk, and hip hop dance styles. Jazz funk is a style of dance that combines the technical elements of jazz dance with the energetic and groovy movements of funk dance. Hip hop dance, on the other hand, is a style of dance that originated in the 1970s in New York City and is characterised by its energetic and athletic movements, often performed to hip hop or rap music.
A jazz funk hip hop dance class may involve a variety of different dance styles and techniques, and may include elements of jazz dance, such as isolations and extensions, as well as elements of funk dance, such as groovy footwork and stylized body movements. It may also include elements of hip hop dance, such as popping, breaking, and locking.
A jazz funk hip hop dance class is typically taught by a professional dance instructor, and may be suitable for dancers of all levels, from beginners to more advanced dancers. It is a fun and energetic way to get a workout and learn new dance styles and techniques.
A jazz funk hip hop dance class may involve a variety of different dance styles and techniques, and may include elements of jazz dance, such as isolations and extensions, as well as elements of funk dance, such as groovy footwork and stylized body movements. It may also include elements of hip hop dance, such as popping, breaking, and locking.
A jazz funk hip hop dance class is typically taught by a professional dance instructor, and may be suitable for dancers of all levels, from beginners to more advanced dancers. It is a fun and energetic way to get a workout and learn new dance styles and techniques.
Jazz.
Jazz dance is a popular style of dance that originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is characterized by its energetic and fluid movements and is often performed to jazz music. Jazz dance has its roots in African American and European dance traditions, and was heavily influenced by the jazz music that emerged in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s.
Jazz dance developed as a way for dancers to express themselves and interpret jazz music through movement. It is a highly adaptable dance style that has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of tap, ballet, and modern dance. Jazz dance is known for its emphasis on technique and style, and dancers often use isolations (moving one body part while keeping the rest of the body still), extensions, and contractions to create dynamic and expressive movements.
Jazz dance is a popular form of dance that is widely performed and taught around the world. It is often seen in stage productions, musicals, and concert dance performances, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Jazz dance developed as a way for dancers to express themselves and interpret jazz music through movement. It is a highly adaptable dance style that has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of tap, ballet, and modern dance. Jazz dance is known for its emphasis on technique and style, and dancers often use isolations (moving one body part while keeping the rest of the body still), extensions, and contractions to create dynamic and expressive movements.
Jazz dance is a popular form of dance that is widely performed and taught around the world. It is often seen in stage productions, musicals, and concert dance performances, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Musical Theatre.
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines music, dialogue, and dance to tell a story. It originated in the early 20th century and has its roots in a number of different traditions, including vaudeville, minstrel shows, and operettas.
Musical theatre is typically characterised by its use of songs, spoken dialogue, and choreographed dance numbers to advance the plot and develop the characters. The genre has a wide range of styles, from light, comedic musicals to more serious, dramatic works. Some of the most well-known musicals include "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Misérables," "The Lion King," and "Wicked."
Musical theatre has a long and rich history, and it has had a significant impact on popular culture. It continues to be a popular form of entertainment, with musicals being performed on Broadway and in West End theatres, as well as in regional and community theatres around the world.
Musical theatre is typically characterised by its use of songs, spoken dialogue, and choreographed dance numbers to advance the plot and develop the characters. The genre has a wide range of styles, from light, comedic musicals to more serious, dramatic works. Some of the most well-known musicals include "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Misérables," "The Lion King," and "Wicked."
Musical theatre has a long and rich history, and it has had a significant impact on popular culture. It continues to be a popular form of entertainment, with musicals being performed on Broadway and in West End theatres, as well as in regional and community theatres around the world.
Tap.
Tap dance is a form of dance that involves a dancer wearing shoes equipped with metal taps, which produce a percussive sound when they come into contact with a hard surface. Tap dance is characterized by its use of rhythmic footwork and intricate footwork patterns, and is often performed to jazz or swing music.
Tap dance has its roots in a number of different dance traditions, including Irish step dance, African American rhythm tap, and English clog dance. It developed in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and became particularly popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the most well-known tap dancers of this period include Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Shirley Temple.
Tap dance is a popular and widely recognized dance style, and it is often taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theaters around the world. It has also been featured in a number of films and television shows, and has had a significant influence on popular culture.
Tap dance has its roots in a number of different dance traditions, including Irish step dance, African American rhythm tap, and English clog dance. It developed in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and became particularly popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the most well-known tap dancers of this period include Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Shirley Temple.
Tap dance is a popular and widely recognized dance style, and it is often taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theaters around the world. It has also been featured in a number of films and television shows, and has had a significant influence on popular culture.
Heels.
Heels dance class focuses on teaching choreography and techniques while wearing high-heeled shoes. The class usually begins with a warm-up, followed by learning dance routines that are designed to be performed while wearing heels. Heels dance classes are typically taught in a variety of dance styles, including hip hop, jazz, and contemporary, and are often popular among individuals who are interested in learning how to dance in a more feminine and sexy way. Some classes may also incorporate elements of fitness, such as cardio and strength training exercises, to help dancers improve their stamina and overall physical fitness.
Classical Ballet.
Classical ballet is a formalized style of dance that originated in the courts of Renaissance Italy and was developed further in France and Russia. It is characterized by its elegant and precise movements, and is typically performed to classical music.
Classical ballet is based on formalized techniques, such as the five positions of the feet, the use of turnout (rotating the leg outward from the hip), and the use of strength and control to execute precise movements. It is a highly technical and disciplined dance form that requires years of training and practice.
Classical ballet is often associated with traditional ballet productions, such as "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "Giselle." It is a popular and widely recognised dance style that is taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theatres around the world.
Classical ballet is based on formalized techniques, such as the five positions of the feet, the use of turnout (rotating the leg outward from the hip), and the use of strength and control to execute precise movements. It is a highly technical and disciplined dance form that requires years of training and practice.
Classical ballet is often associated with traditional ballet productions, such as "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "Giselle." It is a popular and widely recognised dance style that is taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theatres around the world.
Contemporary.
Contemporary dance is a style of dance that emerged in the mid-20th century and has continued to evolve and develop over time. It is a broad term that encompasses a range of dance styles, and it is characterized by its use of fluid and expressive movements, often incorporating elements of modern, jazz, and ballet.
Contemporary dance is a dance style that is constantly evolving, with new styles and techniques being developed as the genre has grown and changed over time. It is often seen as a more experimental and innovative form of dance, and it allows dancers to push the boundaries of traditional dance forms and explore new movement possibilities.
Contemporary dance is a popular and widely recognized dance style that is taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theatres around the world. It is often seen in stage productions, concerts, and dance competitions, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Contemporary dance is a dance style that is constantly evolving, with new styles and techniques being developed as the genre has grown and changed over time. It is often seen as a more experimental and innovative form of dance, and it allows dancers to push the boundaries of traditional dance forms and explore new movement possibilities.
Contemporary dance is a popular and widely recognized dance style that is taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theatres around the world. It is often seen in stage productions, concerts, and dance competitions, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Lyrical.
Lyrical dance is a style of dance that combines elements of jazz, ballet, and modern dance. It is characterized by its expressive and emotive movements, and is often performed to music with lyrics in order to interpret the music and tell a story through dance.
Lyrical dance is a relatively modern dance style, and it developed in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. It is often seen as a more artistic and expressive form of dance, and it requires dancers to have a high level of technical skill and the ability to connect with the music and convey emotion through their movements.
Lyrical dance is a popular dance style that is taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theaters around the world. It is often seen in stage productions, concerts, and dance competitions, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Lyrical dance is a relatively modern dance style, and it developed in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. It is often seen as a more artistic and expressive form of dance, and it requires dancers to have a high level of technical skill and the ability to connect with the music and convey emotion through their movements.
Lyrical dance is a popular dance style that is taught and performed in dance studios, schools, and theaters around the world. It is often seen in stage productions, concerts, and dance competitions, and is also a popular dance style for recreational dancers.
Acro Dance.
Acro dance is a performance art that involves the use of physical skills such as balance, agility, strength, coordination, and flexibility to perform a variety of impressive feats. These feats often involve movements such as tumbling, flipping, balancing, and contorting the body into various positions.
It is defined by its athletic character and its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics.
It is a popular dance style in amateur competitive dance as well as in professional dance theatre and in contemporary circus productions such as those by Cirque du Soleil. Although similar to gymnastics Acro dance places more focus on artistry, story and creativity than gymnastics which is a sport based on scores and points.
Acro dance is an especially challenging dance style for dancers as it requires them to be trained in both dance and acrobatic skills.
It is defined by its athletic character and its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics.
It is a popular dance style in amateur competitive dance as well as in professional dance theatre and in contemporary circus productions such as those by Cirque du Soleil. Although similar to gymnastics Acro dance places more focus on artistry, story and creativity than gymnastics which is a sport based on scores and points.
Acro dance is an especially challenging dance style for dancers as it requires them to be trained in both dance and acrobatic skills.
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