HIP HOP & BREAKING

The term "Hip Hop" covers a variety of styles including house, locking, popping, and waiving to name a few. Our hip hop classes utilize upbeat and age-appropriate music and moves from various genres. This is a high-energy class that not only teaches stylized movements and technique but also instills rhythm and precision in your

muscle memory.

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Breaking, also known as b-boying, is a style of dance that incorporates rhythm, floorwork and tricks. These classes teach the fundamentals of b-boying, covering categories such as toprock, footwork, power moves

and freezes. 

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Truckee Dance Factory offers various levels of hip hop and breaking to suit dancers of all levels and abilities:

• Hip Hop/Breaking 1, Hip Hop 2, Hip Hop 3 and Hip Hop 4/5

• Hip Hop Freestyle Levels 3-5

• Breaking Skills, Drills, Tricks and Techniques (ages 7-12)

• Breaking Skills, Drills, Tricks and Techniques (ages 12+)

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There are two competitive hip hop dance teams, Quality Control and Boogie Botz, that participate and local and regional performances and competitions throughout the year. 

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All ballet and pointe classes maintain a dress code with the following requirements for hair and attire:

• Hair: Hair must be neat and pulled back away from face.

• Clothing: Athletic clothes, sweats, t-shirts, shorts etc. Clothing should not hinder movement. Hats/bandanas are okay. Knee pads recommended

for breaking. 

• Shoes: Any kind of athletic/tennis shoes. Shoes must not be worn outside the studio or on the street.

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