3rd Grading P.E. Flashcards
Described as any form of dance derived from popular music combined with street dance, choreography, or dance movements that jive with the beat. It is very energetic as dancers move freely and add their own personality into the dance.
Hip-hop
This as an aerobic exercise can help lower the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart diseases by improving blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It also develops stronger muscles and bones.
Hip-hop dancing
This builds endurance by keeping the heart pumping for an extended period of time.
Aerobic exercise
Health benefits of hip-hop dancing:
- Stronger and Toned Muscles
- Alternative Weight Loss Program
- Improves Cardiovascular Strength, Balance, Coordination, Agility, and Other Fitness Components
- Develops Personal Satisfaction and Better Social Skills
Most hip-hop routines use the muscles of the body especially in the popping and locking dance moves; they are mainly a combination of arms, legs, neck, shoulders, and torso muscles in a shaking movement.
Stronger and Tones Muscles
Because it is one of the examples of aerobic exercise through the vigorous dance moves, it can make you sweat and burn many calories in your body.
Alternative Weight Loss Program
Performing hip-hop dancing requires a lot of skills like stunts, handstand, and head spin that need careful instruction; professional assistance can effectively improve some of the components of physical fitness.
Improves Cardiovascular Strength, Balance, Coordination, Agility, and Other Fitness Components
Hip-hop dancing helps an individual meet self-satisfaction while dancing. It develops one’s self-confidence, self-esteem, and psychological well-being through socialization.
Develops Personal Satisfaction and Better Social Skills
Basic Dance Movements in Hip-Hop Dancing
- Pop-lock dance moves
- Crip Walk
- Walk It Out
- Kick Ball Change
- Moon Walk
- Harlem Shake
Quickly contract and relax the muscles.
Pop-lock dance moves
Proper Techniques in Popping and Locking Dance Moves
- Popping Moves
- Locking
- Pop-locking
Pop dancing techniques should include an overall body fluid of motion with arm and body wave moves. The technique should be done properly with alternate contraction and relaxation of the body muscles to make a jerky move.
Popping Moves
In this technique, the body should stop in the middle of a dance move and hold it for a few seconds; it has to be done properly and timely, synchronized with the music.
Locking
This technique involves a smooth transition of choreographed popping moves with an abrupt locking, and with an exaggeration in hand and arm movements and gestures.
Pop-locking
Different Fitness Dances That Can Also Be Considered as a Health-Enhancing Program
- Hip-hop Abs
- Zumba
- Yoga Booty Ballet
- Breakdancing