Urban dances

Hip-hop refers to Urban Dance styles performed primarily with hip hop music. It’s a fusion of different Dance styles and is especially influenced by African Dance. It incorporates large movements such as bouncing and sliding contrasted by intricate sharp movements.

Within Hip-hop, there are different styles:

• Locking is based on the old school style and funk music.
• House is a freestyle social dance that has roots in the underground house music scene.
• Breakdance is very acrobatic, based on power moves and ground tricks.
• Party Steps is the most popular hip-hop steps from the ’90s.

Commercial refers to styles of choreography created for pop artists that are often promoted through television commercials and videos, and could be defined as a mixture of any dance style where the focus is the attitude of the protagonists.

Commercial Dance gets its name from being the style of dance most often used in today’s international videos and shows, aka “commercial work.”

Dancehall is characterized by being a very sensual dance, with clear references to African and Caribbean dance, while also mixed with energetic Hip-Hop movements.

Heels is a style that combines technique, strength, and confidence. It involves dancing in high heels, working on posture, movements, turns, transitions, and stage projection. At Slam Dancing, we teach it in a progressive and safe manner.

Urban dance is a style born from the streets and hip-hop culture, characterized by its energy, freshness, and connection to contemporary music. It brings together different forms such as hip-hop, dancehall, popping, locking, and house, and stands out for its power, attitude, and creative freedom. It is a living, constantly evolving dance that invites you to express yourself with personality and authenticity.

Urban Fusion is a discipline that combines the best of various urban styles such as Hip-Hop, Dancehall, and Commercial, creating a versatile, creative, and constantly evolving dance.
It is a freestyle that blends techniques, grooves, and energies from different urban dances, generating a unique language that follows current trends and enhances personal expression.