Hip-Hop

What is Hip-Hop?

Hip-Hop Dancing is a type of dance, usually dancing to Hip-Hop music, where it is a way to express one’s self.

Hip hop dance is a form of dance that was created in the streets. It began in Brooklyn New York in the 70's. It is mostly done to hip hop music.

What would one need to do to make a living off Hip-Hop dancing?

To make a living in dance you would have to book a lot of jobs in the industry which do  pay really well but you would have to book job after job to live off of it or become a choreographer and teach a lot at various studios or conventions.

What work experience would be valuable in this type of career? The best work experience is to train in

the art of hip hop by taking many hours of classes and workshops with many teachers. Also to get a chance to apprentice a dancer/choreographer and build your resume as a dancer.

 What skills should a person who is entering this field have? The skills you need also explained in 3

above Would be train in classes and to make sure you master the skills needed in hip hop (popping, locking, waving, breaking, new school, old school, krump, and many other mix styles. Plus you need drive, determination, talent, and connections they help.

Average Salary For a Dance teacher

The average Salary for a Dance instructor could be anywhere from 15$ per hour to 45$ per hour.

The salary varies depend on location, industry, company, or experience.

Why would you be well suited for this career?

Because I dance all the time Because it is a career that interest me a

lot I dance all the time and I am inspired by

a lot of different people such as dance movies and my dance teacher.

I also have a lot of experience in this career type.

What interests you most about this career?

This career interests me 100% because I have been dancing ever since I was a little boy

I have done break-dance and Hip-Hop My dance teacher inspires me to keep on

going, and never let go. I really enjoy dancing and I hope to make a living off this.

Adam Mckinnon Adam Mckinnon – My Dance teacher (I asked him

how he made a living of dancing and he responded……)

“How do I make a living. I make a living by doing the work and putting in my all as a dancer, choreographer, entertainer. I teach at many studios at a good wage. I travel to works and teach. I am in the entertainment industry working with some of the biggest artists, actors, Choreographers, T.V, movies, music videos, stage.  I also have created my own dance show and Many other dance related work.”

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