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Hip Hop

Dance Classes

Explore Hip Hop Dance

Hip Hop Class Schedule

Beginning Hip Hop on Tuesdays at 4:30 with Rachel Beck

Beginning Hip Hop Tuesdays at 5:30 with Krista Ellensohn

Intermediate Hip Hop Tuesdays at 6:30 with Krista Ellensohn

Advanced Hip Hop Tuesdays at 7:30 Krista Ellensohn

Beginning Hip Hop Dance

This class will introduce young students to the history of Hip-Hop culture with basic moves for the novice dancer. The style encompasses the movements of break-dancing and body-popping with a concentration on footwork. The focus of this class is to build a solid foundation to execute popular dance moves to original choreography. Warm up includes isolations, hard-hitting exercises and a breakdown of the highly energetic routine to build stamina and musicality.

Intermediate Hip Hop Dance

Intermediate Hip Hop continues to build upon the basic principles of hip-hop dance and teaches age-appropriate choreography featured in today’s popular music videos. Each class focuses on combining street dance with funk and jazz, similar to what you would see in televised dance performances or music videos. Dancers will learn about the culture of hip-hop and all of its elements including basic footwork, freezes and more.

Advanced Hip Hop Dance

An advanced choreographed dance class focusing on stylized Hip Hop. A dynamic, fast-paced dance extravaganza that will have you taking your Hip Hop style to the next level. Extensions Dance Company - Hip HopAs seen on TV and music videos, Hip Hop is a blend of today’s high energy “Street Style” Movement. Typically performed to popular music, this style has been highly sought after by anyone wanting to break out of the box of traditional dance. Develops power, personal style and agility by teaching a routine that builds momentum and repeats dance combinations rising in intensity. Considerable prior dance experience is recommended.

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Pricing

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30-minute class: $30/month 45-minute class: $45/month 1-hour class: $60/month 1.25-hour class: $75/month 1.5-hour class: $90/month Read More

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Thanksgiving break: Monday November 25-Sunday December 1, 2019

Winter break: Monday December 23-Sunday January 5, 2020

Spring break: Saturday April 4, 2020-Friday April 10, 2020

Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2020
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Dress Code Information

Dress codes are established to promote learning and unity within a classroom setting. Please read our complete dress code to help ensure your child is dressed appropriately for his or her dance classes. Find complete dress code information when you register for classes on line.

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Registration opens tomorrow morning for all of our Registration opens tomorrow morning for all of our summer programs INCLUDING “The Company Intensive”. For serious dancers, this is our season opener, spring boarding dancers into the 2021-22 season.  It takes place for 3 weeks (in the evenings) at the end of August and is the best of the best all around.  Swipe left ⬅️ to see our 3 age levels. Space is limited so get your registration in early!  #chicagodance #summerdance #summerdanceintensive
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The cats out of the bag! @gabrielrochaj has comm The cats out of the bag!  @gabrielrochaj  has committed to the University of Arizona BFA program with a substantial merit scholarship and an academic scholarship to boot.  We are beyond thrilled for him, as we know he will grow immensely and be loved and appreciated in this top top notch, and very selective dance program.  We are incredibly proud of you, Gabe!! @uarizonaarts @uarizona
If you know him, you love him. If you’ve watched If you know him, you love him. If you’ve watched him work, you respect him.  If you’ve experienced his generous spirit, you admire him.  He started at Extensions in the summer of 2013 from ground zero, a true beginner... by 2014 he took the picture in the grey pants and denim top, (age 12) by 2015 he was killing the arabesque and partnering game as pictured, and 2016 he was starting to blossom into a dancer, a true Artist.  Here we begin 5 days of memories with the incredibly special @gabrielrochaj 💜💜 #classof2020 #chicagodancers #seniors2020 📸 @cherylmannphoto
Day 3 of @_angramirez !!! She has officially commi Day 3 of @_angramirez !!! She has officially committed to SUNY Purchase BFA program, highly regarded as one of the top dance programs in the country.  This Young Arts winner and overall super star ARTIST will bring her A-game to SUNY, and she is very excited for what the school will offer her as well.  Congratulations, Angie!! We are so proud of you ❤️ @purchasecollege @youngarts
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