Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Philippine All Stars: How To Dance Like Them

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Hip hop dancing, which was also called “urban street jazz” is one of the most versatile and popular dance forms in the world today, and no other group knows it better than the Philippine All Stars.

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This group was started last 2005 by 12 people from different backgrounds. Each member contributes to its authentic Hip-Hop dancing that combines the different styles of Popping, Locking, Break-dancing, Krumping, Freestyling, LA Style, House and other Old and New Skool genres. They have mastered it so well that they have elevated the status of Hip Hop Dancers by winning the 2006 and 2008 World Hip Hop Dance Championship.

If you want to become a professional Hip-Hop dancer like this talented group, try to follow these simple guidelines:

First, take dance classes of various forms. Although common sense tells you to focus on Hip-Hop, you have to remember that its steps are mostly drawn from different dance forms, such as tap, modern jazz, interpretative, ballet, etcetera. Mastering these styles will greatly help in making you a better Hip-Hop dancer.

Second, try to make a choreographed dance routine for your group.

Third, work out your body. Make sure that you build strength, stamina, flexibility. Remember---we are developing a long, lean physique here. Hip hop dance often requires you to isolate poses in midair for several seconds. Aside from this, you need to be strong and flexible to perform the stunts that Hip-Hop is known for. A lot of dancers will tell you that a typical Hip-Hop dance routine is comparable to running at a high level of speed for four minutes or much longer.

Fourth, try to join a Hip-Hop dance crew. Not only will you learn valuable tricks and techniques, they will also help you improve your form and style.

Mastering Hip-Hop like the Philippine All Stars is easy if you follow these steps and make every effort to remain consistent and determined in your training. Soon, you will see the results of all your hard work.
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