Classes
Hip Hop
Our hip hop classes follow a more “open” style of teaching. This means that although students may spent 2 or 3 years at the same level (e.g Junior) the work will be tailor-made to suit the ability of the class.
Hip Hop Beginners
Recommended Age:
6.5 - 8 years
Uniform Requirements:
Our hip hop uniform is under review - please check back in the new year
Beginner Hip Hop is currently first level hip hop class. Students are taught the fundamental steps of the hip hop style. Simple "linking" steps are also introduced. Exercises have a focus on technique, style and performance.
Students in Beginners have the opportunity to enter a NZAMD Medal Test and/or to perform in our annual End of Year Recital.
Progression:
Beginner Hip Hop progresses on to Junior 1 Hip Hop.
Hip Hop Junior 3
Recommended Age:
8 - 10 years
Uniform Requirements:
Our hip hop uniform is under review - please check back in the new year
Junior 3 Hip Hop is currently our third junior level hip hop class. Students are taught the fundamental steps of the hip hop style. Simple "linking" steps are also introduced. Exercises have a focus on technique, style and performance.
Students in Junior 3 have the opportunity to enter a JDNZ Exam, NZAMD Medal Test and/or to perform in our annual End of Year Recital.
Progression:
Junior 3 Hip Hop progresses on to Intermediate 1 Hip Hop.
Hip Hop Intermediate 2
Recommended Age:
12-14 years
Uniform Requirements:
Our hip hop uniform is under review - please check back in the new year
Intermediate 2 Hip Hop is currently our second "middle school" level hip hop class. Students are taught the fundamental steps and combinations of the hip hop style. "Linking" steps are also introduced. Exercises have a focus on technique, style and performance.
Students in Intermediate 2 have the opportunity to enter a JDNZ Exam, NZAMD Medal Test and/or to perform in our annual End of Year Recital.
Progression:
Intermediate 2 Hip Hop progresses on to Intermediate 3 Hip Hop.
Hip Hop Senior
Recommended Age:
14 years +
Uniform Requirements:
Our hip hop uniform is under review - please check back in the new year
Senior 1 Hip Hop is currently our first senior level hip hop class. Students are taught the fundamental steps and more complicated combinations of the hip hop style.
Exercises have a focus on technique, different hip hop styles and performance.
Students in Senior 1 have the opportunity to enter a JDNZ Exam, NZAMD Medal Test and/or to perform in our annual End of Year Recital.
