Hip Hop Dance Techniques

Jazz is not a basic hip hop dance technique. Popping, locking, and breaking are all fundamental elements of hip hop dance.

Popping is the term for the sudden, quick contraction and release of a muscle, creating a popping sound.

Locking is the hip hop dance technique that involves holding a pose or movement for a short period of time.

Backspin is the term for the dance move where dancers spin on their backs.

Waving is the hip hop dance technique that involves moving the body in a wave-like motion.

Stop-and-go is the term for the dance move where dancers freeze in a pose and then quickly transition to another pose.

Flow is the hip hop dance technique that involves moving the body in a fluid, continuous motion.

Shuffle is the term for the dance move where dancers move their feet in a circular motion.

Isolation is the hip hop dance technique that involves isolating and moving different parts of the body independently.

Glide is the term for the dance move where dancers slide their feet across the floor.

Bounce is the hip hop dance technique that involves moving the body in a bouncy, rhythmic manner.

Crossover is the term for the dance move where dancers move their arms and legs in opposite directions.

Spin is the hip hop dance technique that involves moving the body in a circular motion.

Step is the term for the dance move where dancers move their feet in a rapid, alternating motion.

Flow is the hip hop dance technique that involves moving the body in a fluid, continuous motion.