5678 Dance Studio - Info Guide 2020

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Contemporary:
Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of
several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
The genre also stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict,
structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the
mind and the body through fluid dance movements. They also focus
on floor work, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance
genre is often done in bare feet and can be performed to many different
styles of music. Contemporary dance has since grown to become one
of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers.
Hip Hop:
A popular, energetic dance style, that evolved from the hip-hop culture.
This style, made popular by the 1970s dance crews in the United States
of America, is primarily performed to hip-hop music and includes a wide
range of movement primarily “breaking”, “locking”, and “popping”. Hip
Hop’s irresistible rhythms and eye-catching steps that break many of the
conventions of classical dance, have caught the attention of the modern
public. Initially a street dance, Hip Hop has made its way to illustrious
performance venues across the globe. In a short period of time, Hip Hop
has carved a substantial chunk of dance culture out for itself, and dance
lovers celebrate the innovative nature of hip hop choreography and style.
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