Street dance is a wide range of dances of various styles, performed right on the streets, in nightclubs or schools. The most important difference between street dance and other types of dance art is the improvisation and interaction of dancers with the audience and with each other.
The history of street dancing and their types
Street dancing began in the 1970s in the United States. They were born right on the streets when the population began to increase in the cities. Young people practically "lived" on the streets, being brought up and growing up thanks to dance. They carried the playing equipment out of the house and competed in dances in whole neighborhoods and streets.
The dancers' dress code has always been loose. All movements and tricks were invented not by professional choreographers, but by ordinary people who were called street dancers.
Many funk and hip-hop styles are street dance styles. These include new style, break dance, locking, popping, R'n'B, house, etc. Moreover, most often all these styles are intertwined, giving the dancer the opportunity to express himself.
Street dance has always been performed only to modern pop or disco music.
Street dance training
If you like street dancing, you have every opportunity to master it. You can learn to dance at any age, only the degree of your desire is important here.
Sign up for a dance studio. Such studios are open in almost all major cities. There you will be taught all the basic elements and tricks. The advantages of this type of training are group lessons. Their benefit is that you can observe how other dancers move, bringing out something interesting for yourself. In addition, dancing in a team is a lot of fun. And when you can dance freely, you will have the opportunity to improvise.
If you do not have the opportunity to visit a dance studio, do not give up. Find special street dance video tutorials online. You can study right from the comfort of your home.
Even 10 years ago, no one could have imagined that street dancers would teach their art to other people. They were all considered hooligans, and now videos of their performances are not only watched, they are taught.
Decide which direction of this dance you like, and find a training video. Give preference to specialized video schools taught by real professionals.
Try to repeat all the movements, and you will feel freedom, as well as recognize the capabilities of your body. Then hone individual movements to perfect them.
When dancing at home, choose only comfortable clothes and make sure that no one bothers you.
Most importantly, believe in yourself. By learning to dance street dance, you will not only find a great hobby, but you will also feel confident in any nightclub and at any party. And remember, dancing is a sport that will give you a healthy body and a healthy mind.
