Originating in the mid 1970’s, hip hop dance blossomed in the Bronx of New York. If you are just beginning to enjoy this wonderful movement of dance, there are plenty of classes and dance studios ready to help you get the moves down “yo.” Hip hop dance classes are a fresh way to get in shape, keep in shape, and develop balance and poise. Most classes are open to all levels, from the very young, to the still young at heart.
If you live in the Minneapolis metro area, you may be wondering where you can get into the moves at. Not to worry, there are several hip hop dance classes and studios around to keep you going. A simple search on Google brought up a never-ending list of dance classes, most offering instructor-choreographed classes. Additionally, there were videos and books promising to help bring you get up to speed on all the latest dance moves. If you are just wanting a fresh fun work out, or are hoping not to get served at the hip hop dance bar, get your head in the game at these local hip hop dance classes.
Larkin Dance Studio
Located on White Bear Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, Larkin offers free one-day hip hop dance classes Tuesday, August 28, 2008, at 6 pm. For better results, actual weekly classes are listed for Tuesdays. Times vary depending on your age and dance level. Be sure to call them at 651-770-0764 for more information.
In The Company of Kids Creative Arts Center”
Located on Glazier Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota, they offer hip hop dance classes mostly for youngsters. Class size is limited to 8, so those interested should hurry and register. Feel free to contact them by phone at 952-432-5525 or email at director@inthecompanyofkidscreativeartscenter.com for more information.
Heartbeat Studio’s Inc
Also located in Apple Valley, off of 145th street; Heart Beat Studio offers intermediate classes on Thursday nights from 8 to 9 pm. For more information you are invited to call them at 952-432-7833.
South Metro Dance Academy
Located on Juniper Path in Lakeville, Minnesota; South Metro Dance Academy offers dance classes at both the junior and senior levels. They promise to explore the high energy and strength building skills as seen in modern hip hop dance videos and movies. Your next stage performance is sure to be a hit with your audience after taking a these classes. You can contact them by calling them at 952-898-1344 or emailing them at southmetrodanceacademy.com.
Zenon Dance Studio
Found all over the world, this fresh look at dance offers hip hop dance classes at its location on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. They also offer a wide range of other classes geared towards stage performance and just for fun. You can expect to explore the creativity and emotions within in any one of their highly motivating and energetic classes. Hip Hop is offered for all levels of experience in June for just $12. For more information feel free to call them at 612-338-1101, or by email at info@zenondance.org.
If you are already a pro, or just want to learn hip hop for the first time, hip hop dance classes are a must. Either for stage, for fun, or to get into shape, hip hop dance classes are a fun and exiting way to explore movement and emotions as well as creativity. They build self esteem and respect right along with a better body. So don’t get kicked off the dance floor or stage, take a class and then show them what you’ve got. Your moves never looked so good!
