From funk, to breaking with a little scooby-do and then straight into trucking.
The hip-hop dance class is in high demand. Every quarter the two-credit class is offered to all students for two credits.
There is an “expectation of being interested in hip-hop as a culture,” said hip-hop instructor Noelle Chun. ” (It is) appreciating dance in a historical and political context.”
“I’ve learned so much more about hip-hop than I thought I’d ever know,” said Cierra “Ciecie” Gillson, a sophomore in psychology. In addition to dancing, students learn about the culture by watching movies, taking short quizzes and writing a paper.
Hip-hop dance is physically demanding. Students are not expected to be in peak physical shape upon entering the class. However, core training exercises like sit-ups and push-ups help students.
They are graded on class participation, attendance and their experience.
“I used to dance back in the day for like 10 years,” said Jenny Ajamie, a senior in communications. “Why not get credit for something you love?”
For more information about the class contact the College of Art in Denny Hall.
Lauren Blalock can be reached at [email protected].
