This intermediate, repeatable course deepens students' understanding of hip-hop, jazz, performance, musical theatre and tap movement mechanics. Hip Hop II expands on the student's exposure to hip-hop history, culture, and dance forms while increasing their technique, performance, and choreography aptitude. Combinations will become more complex, with the stress on clean technique, exploration of new skills, and repetitions. Students will work towards refining faster and more varied tempos and textures. Students' focus is on teacher-developed material and refinement of craft. Student projects will include a self-reflection and goal-setting quarterly assessment and dance critique. Physical daily participation and Participation in the Emerge (Fall) Dance Show is mandatory.

Additional Expectations:  Students in all courses will be graded daily on their physical participation in class.  Excessive absences will impact your grade in this course.