Wetherill Park, New South Wales2 hip hop dance teachers near you

Before diving into the curriculum details, let's start by discussing dance education throughout schooling, as dance classes can include hip hop.

Dance classes in primary or middle school allow students to be introduced to a discipline they may have discovered earlier on, perhaps through family or other artists, or even through videos on TV or the internet. These classes sensitize students to the art form.

In high school, music or dance-focused classes (Cham or Chad) prepare students for higher education in musicology, making them a valuable option.

For conservatory education, dance teachers specialize, depending on the conservatory (classical, contemporary or jazz dance, piano, string, early music, etc.). Dance teachers, whether hip hop or not, can teach privately in specialized schools, associations, or even companies to amateurs or professionals, children or adults. The objective is simple: to introduce students to the unique culture and discipline of dance and allow them to reach a certain skill level.

After having discussed this, let's consider different hip hop teaching degrees and certificates available.

Postsecondary:

• Two-year training to obtain DE (State diploma) for dance or music teachers or a DUMI (University music education diploma).
• Three-year training to obtain CA (aptitude certificate) for music or dance teachers.
• Five-year training to obtain a master's degree in music or musicology and qualify for the Capes or Cafep exam.

Bachelor's + 2:

• DE for classical dance teachers
• DE for contemporary dance teachers
• DE for jazz dance teachers

Bachelor's + 3:

• Musician-intervenors
• DE for music teachers

Bachelor's + 5:

• Master's degree in acoustics and musicology
• Master's degree in musicology
• Aptitude certificate for dance teachers
• Aptitude certificate for music teachers
• Superior second cycle diploma in music from the CNSMD in Paris
• Pedagogy and music education diploma from the CNSMD in Paris.

On a daily basis, the tasks of a Hip Hop music or dance teacher revolve around learning a particular dance, or several, as long as they are qualified to do so. Depending on the structure that employs them (this can be a conservatory, an association, or a freelance activity, etc.), the target audience (children, teenagers, adults, seniors, amateurs or professionals), their professional activities will vary and not require the same qualifications. Despite the fact that the activity may require very diverse qualities and activities, we will try to summarize the bulk of the tasks that a reputable ballroom dance teacher should perform:

• First of all, they must prepare music, grap', or dance lessons according to the level of each individual or group, and implement a working method.
• At the same time, they must establish a pedagogical progression, both individually and collectively, among the dancers.
• Of course, they must also welcome and motivate students in a friendly atmosphere, according to their level and sensitivity.
• They must also teach the theoretical and practical elements of the relevant ballroom dance (salsa, classical, modern, contemporary, etc.).
• They must assess the theoretical and practical knowledge of the students and offer them relevant and appropriate areas for improvement.
• They must follow up with the students, but also advise them on organizing their personal work and developing their artistic abilities.
• They must organize meetings and exchanges during auditions with stage performers and potential audiences (in the case of end-of-year shows, galas, promotional events, or similar).
• Finally, they must imagine a choreography and/or music for a show, and put on the performance.

The profession of a Hip Hop teacher (whether in dance, music, or graphics...) is a particularly exciting job that requires not only a love of artistic expression but also pedagogical skills and a constant passion. Music, dance, and graphics are all creative and artistic activities, so the professional must have technical skills as well as an understanding of the associated culture, which will help them better understand and experience it.

In addition to teaching students, the teacher's role is to develop their artistic sensitivity. They closely monitor each student's progress while assisting in their physical, artistic, and emotional development. As previously mentioned, creativity is essential for developing technical and choreographic work, as well as making the class engaging and dynamic. Being able to adapt to students' levels and expectations, listening, and being available are all essential qualities for becoming a Hip Hop teacher, particularly to ensure a climate of trust and kindness.

It is also important to note that the Hip Hop teacher has acquired a wealth of knowledge related to this famous culture, including music, rhythms, colors, movements, teaching techniques, and specificities unique to Hip Hop that they intend to teach as professionals. While these skills do not define the quality of a teacher, they provide keys without which teaching becomes more complicated, less airy, less ethereal, and adheres to a somewhat rigid and theoretical form that is not well suited to Hip Hop in general.

Hip Hop classes can cater to a variety of audiences and that is precisely what we are going to highlight in this section. Firstly, there are people who simply want to discover this culture because they have heard about it here and there, have seen it being practiced, or for other reasons. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, whether you simply want to learn the basics of Hip Hop (dance, music, or graffiti) to feel more comfortable at parties and impress your friends on the dance floor, for example, or on the contrary, if you want to improve your skills to have fun and show off, dance classes are also made for you! If you enjoy going out and feeling comfortable in public; when it comes to joining the dance floor and engaging in frantic dance moves that will earn you envious looks, then classes are an ideal solution.

Finding Hip Hop classes is within reach for anyone, and just about anywhere, as teachers are plentiful, no matter what city or region you reside in. It's worth noting that Paris and large metropolitan areas are particularly well-supplied in this regard.

As always, the best approach is to start by exploring your own network of acquaintances and friends, as word of mouth may not necessarily be the most effective way to find the perfect fit, but it can save time and energy, so it shouldn't be ignored.

If you live in a very remote area, far in the countryside, not finding any classes or teacher within a radius of 5 km or 10 km should not discourage you. In fact, there are professionals who are willing to travel, and others who might be interested in the idea of bringing their art to your village, to a potential new audience.

In any case, if word of mouth doesn't yield any results, which is quite possible after all, then it's recommended to turn to the Internet, by consulting a website like StarOfService, for example, which lists all the professionals in a given field, depending on where you're conducting your search. With just a few clicks, the site will provide you with the contact details of the professional in question, and you can reach out to them directly, and this applies to Hip Hop teachers as well.

Before giving you any specific prices or price range, we would like to emphasize that your geographical location can have a relatively significant impact on the prices that are charged. It is important to understand that the price range we are going to provide will necessarily be somewhat broad, as the rates charged in Paris or other large cities are inevitably higher than in a medium-sized town or a more remote village.

Having said that, we can say that a one-hour Hip Hop class session costs between 15 € and 75 € per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether the class is group or individual.

While it is possible, as the customer is always right, to choose to attend only one session for discovery purposes (both of the instructor and the discipline), it is recommended to opt for a series of at least 3 or 4 sessions so that you can truly immerse yourself in the discipline and get a sense of the instructor's teaching style.

Most professionals offer prices that include 3, 4 or even 6 or 8 sessions, and the rate is higher, although each session costs a little less.

To be fully comprehensive on the subject, it should be noted that teachers often split their clients into groups based on skill level. And to determine your level (unless you are a beginner) you will need to have a trial, and sometimes these first lessons are offered for free, so be sure to inquire!

Afterward, you will need to register either quarterly or annually for logistical reasons. Hip Hop, like any other discipline, requires a certain level of discipline. How can a group learn a choreography if only some of the class members are present, and half are always absent? Hip Hop teachers understand this and offer decreasing rates depending on the duration of enrollment, which is why one hour of class will typically cost you between 15 € and 20 € (in a group class, of course).

Let's start with the big picture and generalities if you don't mind... whether you want to dance, make music, or do graffiti for fun or pursue a professional goal, choosing the right teacher can make a huge difference in your enjoyment and future progress. Finding potential teachers and refining your options by evaluating those who are best suited to help you achieve your goals may take some time, but let's not fool ourselves, it's worth taking the time upfront to then see steady progress in line with what we originally hoped for.

To help you choose a warm, effective, and qualified Hip-Hop teacher, it's important for you to be aware of your short and long-term goals as this will also influence your choice. Defining this will help you refine your options and identify teachers who can help you achieve these goals.

That being said, as mentioned earlier in this content, word of mouth is a relevant way to find a Hip-Hop teacher who meets your expectations, even if it's not the most widespread method. Either way, word of mouth doesn't cost anything, so start there anyway, you never know! Go around to your friends, family, and acquaintances, because it's entirely possible that one of them has heard of an address or a professional who offers excellent services nearby. It could be a business that offers classes in its own facility, or it could be a professional who travels to his or her clients.

If word of mouth doesn't yield the expected results, then take a look online and check out some professional referral sites like StarOfService, for example. You'll find lists of professionals who work in your area, as well as feedback and comments from clients who have used their services. We particularly emphasize this last point, which is crucial in our eyes, and we invite you to really take the time to read these reviews and comments, which shed light on the quality of the professional's work. You should understand that it's better to spend an hour carefully studying the reviews and comments than to choose your teacher counting only on your lucky star.

Once you have found the rare gem, check his or her availability, make sure that the rates correspond to what you had planned or are willing to pay, and clearly state the dates and availability that you would like to see honored, etc.

One last little tip: be very careful of professionals who tend to offer prices well below market rates. Bear in mind that most of the time, far from being a good deal, this discounted price is not a guarantee of top-quality services. A wise customer is worth two...

• How long have you been working in this profession? Have you studied specifically for this career, and if so, which ones?
• Do you have initial training that led you to practice this profession?
• What are your rates? Can you provide a breakdown? Do you have any package deals for multiple sessions? Is a free "discovery" session offered?
• Will you provide a formal quote before the classes begin?
• What are your availability times?