Believed to have originated in New York (Brooklyn Uprock or b-boying/b-girling) in the 1970’s and heavily influenced by the West Coast “Funk Movement’ Hip Hop has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Hip Hop involves many techniques from other genres of dance and benefits from acrobatic ability. At Gibsons Dance Centre we offer Hip Hop classes with exciting choreography for competition and performance set to popular yet positive Hip Hop music. Although there is not a set syllabus for Hip Hop, serious Hip Hop students are encouraged to take Ballet and other forms of dance to sharpen their technique and over all ability. Our Hip Hop teachers have a background with the appropriate examinations in many forms of dance. For information of the competitive opportunities in our Hip Hop program at GDC please refer to the Competitions and Exams section. Classes in Hip Hop are offered at GDC for the ages of 4 to adult.