Getgroovy Course

An in-depth look at the foundational aspects of social dance through a Hiphop lens.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.2

- Dance with rhythm using Hiphop social dance moves in a recreational
- studio
- or club environment.
- Execute basic Hiphop technique and movement principles within Hiphop social dance such as grooving
- rhythm
- and musical interpretation
- Improve awareness of the body as it pertains to weight shifts
- isolations
- and use of space

What you'll learn

Dance with rhythm using Hiphop social dance moves in a recreational

studio

or club environment.

Execute basic Hiphop technique and movement principles within Hiphop social dance such as grooving

rhythm

and musical interpretation

Improve awareness of the body as it pertains to weight shifts

isolations

and use of space

Exhibit their own personal style within the Hiphop dance vocabulary

Tailor individual style with improvisational skill and movement

Demonstrate a deeper understanding of rhythmic-body connection to music

* Requirements

* Students need clothing that they can sweat and move comfortably in.

Description

Overcome social dance fears by learning how to groove with Hiphop dance moves!

Learn different grooves in order to show you have rhythm
Learn how to let loose on the dance floor
Find confidence in yourself and in your body
Learn different moves in order to exemplify your grooves
Learn how to combine different moves in order to create your own freestyle

“Get Groovy" is a course designed to help you better understand how to embody rhythm using Hiphop dance concepts and vocabulary. After this course, you will obtain the tools to build your confidence and rip it up on any dance floor. No longer will you have to be inhibited by your insecurities. Join me on this journey and open the door to becoming a stronger, healthier, and more confident you!

Who this course is for:

This course is for people who want a sense of rhythm and need basic moves to exemplify that rhythm.
This course is for people who are interested in gaining confidence with Hiphop dance moves in social dance settings.
This course is for students who desire a step-by-step guide to intergrate individual style within basic Hiphop dance moves

Course content

8 sections • 32 lectures

Introduction 2 lectures

Introduction to Get Groovy Preview 03:02

WELCOME TO GET GROOVY! Small Introduction to the instructor, Quilan Arnold, and the Get Groovy course.

Introduction to Rhythm and Groove Preview 07:49

Introduction to basic rhythmical structures within music and different ways to show rhythm within your body.

Down Groove 4 lectures

Down Groove: Breaking it Down Preview 06:57

Quilan, Nikki, and Louis show the physical practicalities of a down groove.

Down Groove Moves Preview 11:32

Get Down On It: Combo Preview 15:38

Down Groove Freestyle: Gotta Have Soul! Preview 08:34

Audio lecture with thoughts on how to get passed the mental blockades we put up for ourselves and how to let go to fully express ourselves through movement.

Up Groove 4 lectures

Up Groove: Breaking it Down Preview 05:28

Quilan, Nikki, and Louis are back to showcase the kinesthetic concepts that create an up groove.

Up Groove Moves Preview 18:42

Get On Up: Combo Preview 19:09

Up Groove Freestyle: Variation Preview 05:02

Students will gain a better understanding of how to vary the moves that they learned thus far in order to develop their own individual style.

Bounce Groove 5 lectures

Bounce Groove: Breaking it Down Preview 03:34

Quilan, Shannon, and Louis showcase different aspects that make up a bounce groove.

Bounce Groove Moves Preview 12:30

Students will learn different social dance moves that primarily are used with the bounce groove.

Bounce Wit'it: Combo Part 1 Preview 14:08

Bounce Groove Combination! Students will see how they can combine the movements they learned in order to create a structured dance. (Tutorial)

Bounce Wit' It: Combo Part 2 Preview 09:26

Bounce Groove Combination! Students will see how they can combine the movements they learned in order to create a structured dance. (Tutorial and Full Dance)

Bounce Groove Freestyle: Weight Shifts Preview 06:04

Using the bounce groove, students will gain a better understanding about how to use their weight to vary the moves they've learned thus far.

Drop Groove 4 lectures

Drop Groove: Breaking it Down Preview 03:05

Quilan, Shannon, and Louis show some concepts that create a drop groove.

Drop Groove Moves Preview 09:45

Students learn dance moves that are conducive to the drop groove concepts learned in the previous lecture.

Pop, Lock, 'n Drop: Combo Preview 19:35

Drop Groove Combo! Students will be able to see a way in which the drop groove moves can be used in combination with each other.

Drop Groove Freestyle: Magnify Your Movement Preview 06:35

Students will gain a better understanding of how to manipulate their own range of motion using the drop groove.

Rock Steady Groove 5 lectures

Rock Steady Groove: Breaking it Down Preview 05:41

Quilan, Cailin, and Brea showcase the concepts that create a Rock Steady groove.

Rock Steady Moves Preview 09:26

Students will use their Rock Steady groove concepts to rock out some new moves.

Rock It Out: Combo Part 1 Preview 10:58

Combination time. Students will learn a way in which different rock steady moves can combine with one another. (Tutorial)

Rock It Out: Combo Part 2 Preview 11:30

Combination time. Students will learn a way in which different rock steady moves can combine with one another. (Tutorial and Full Dance)

Freestyle: Space Variation Preview 06:30

Students will gain a better understanding of how to vary their movement using spacial concepts in conjunction with the rock steady groove.

Bonus Materials 4 lectures

Listen to Music: Louis Halley Preview 08:00

Interview with Louis Halley that allows students to have a better understanding the difference between listening to music and feeling the music.

Confidence: Rob White Preview 13:55

Interview with Rob White that delves a little bit into how students can gain confidence in order to share their full selves with others through movement in social settings.