Why Hip Hop is a Great Activity For Kids and Teenagers
If you have ever wondered why you should consider enrolling your child or yourself into a hip hop class, then this is the blog post for you!
Read on to learn five ways hip hop can be a positive activity for children, teenagers and anyone wanting to give it a go.
- Expressing themselves through an art form. Through movement, children and teenagers find a way to express themselves. Expressing oneself through art in any form can encourage a healthy form of processing one’s emotions and developing.
- Meeting similarly minded people. A feeling of belonging is encouraged when children and teens interact with others who hold the same interests and values as them.
- Learn moves to hold their own on the dance floor. This will help build their confidence, knowing they have something to bring to the table when in social situations.
- Strengthened muscle memory. By dancing to the beat you are learning to be more in tune with your body and better understand its needs in everyday life – this could translate to a healthy relationship with the self.
- Exposure to different cultures. Hip Hop is a dance style rooted in movements that made up African dancing. Hip Hop emerged in the 1960s as a form of street dance which was performed publicly, and incorporated aspects of tap and swing as well as traditional movements to create a new form of artistry.
Dance Factor is a Wollongong-based dance studio, offering classes in all styles for all ages and abilities. If you are interested in enrolling or trialling a class or have any general enquiries contact info@dancefactor.com.au.