Hip Hop Experience Teacher Certification

Educate, Elevate and Impact the World through Dance.

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    Welcome to the Hip Hop Experience

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    You're pre-registered for the next course!

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    Chapter 1: Preview of HHE Curriculum

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    Chapter 2: The Miseducation of Hip Hop Dance

    • NDEO Article: The Miseducation of Hip Hop Dance (Please Read)
    • Survey: Check Yo Self: Is your Hip Hop Dance Program Legit?
    • What is Hip Hop?
    • Hip Hop Definition
    • Teacher Qualifications, Training and Experience
    • Chapter 2: Lesson Plan Evaluation (your current program)
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    Chapter 3: Fundamentals and Class Structure

    • Class Structure and Format
    • First Impressions (first class)
    • Examples - First Impressions (first class)
    • Fundamentals: Categories of Hip Hop Dance Movement
    • Cypher Time (Take it to the Circle)
    • Sample - Cypher Circle (Junior Hip Hop Experience)
    • Warmup
    • Musicality
    • Rhythm Circle and Musicality
    • Graffiti Art Projects
    • Quiz: Fundamentals of Hip Hop Dance
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    Chapter 4: Unit 1 Lesson 1: Old School Era

    • The Birth Date of Hip Hop
    • The Elements of the Hip Hop Culture
    • Hip Hop Dance Moves: Old School Era
    • History of Hip Hop: Timeline and Chart
    • Teaching Hip Hop Dance from the Old School Era
    • Video (Dance Assignment)
    • Quiz: Old School Era
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    Chapter 5: Media and Visual Aids

    • Articles, Magazines and Books
    • Documentaries and Videos
    • Music and Audio
    • Special Guests and Live Demos
    • Photos, Posters, Fashion, Trends, Politics and more
    • Make it Personal
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    Chapter 6: Unit 1 Lesson 2: Early 80s

    • The Message
    • History of Hip Hop Dance
    • Pioneers of Hip Hop Dance
    • Major Events in Hip Hop: Early 80s
    • Fundamentals: 80s Hip Hop Dance FREE PREVIEW
    • Breakdancing and Battling
    • Tutting and Waacking
    • Video: Dance Assignment
    • Quiz: Early 80s Hip Hop
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    Chapter 7: Graffiti Art Projects

    • Coloring Sheets
    • Graffiti Wall
    • Graffiti Art Projects and Presentations
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    Chapter 8: Unit 1 Lesson 3: Golden Era

    • The Golden Era
    • Gimme a Beat
    • Social Issues: Affect on Hip Hop Dance
    • Major Events: Golden Era of Hip Hop
    • Teaching Hip Hop Dance: Golden Era
    • Innovate
    • Quiz: Golden Era Hip Hop Dance
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    Chapter 9: Guests and Special Topics

    • Video: Special Guests and Topics
    • Guest DJs, MCs and Making Beats
    • Specialty Workshops
    • Dance Crews and Groups
    • Take it to the Streets
    • Message from former students
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    Chapter 10: Unit 1 Lesson 4: Gangsta Era

    • Krump: History and Style
    • Pioneers of the Gangsta Rap Era
    • Major Events: Gangsta Era
    • Teaching Gangsta Style Era Hip Hop
    • Graffiti Art project
    • Your Turn
    • Quiz: Gangsta Rap
    • Dirty South: Hip Hop Music and Dance
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    Chapter 11: Routines, Demos and Recitals

    • Dancing through the Eras
    • Dance Crew Battling
    • Parent Performance Ideas and Suggestions
    • Spins, Tricks and Specialty Moves
    • Your Turn
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    Chapter 12: Unit 1 Lesson 5: Millennial Era

    • Pioneers of the Millennial Era
    • History of the Millennial Hip Hop Culture
    • Major Events: Millennial Era
    • Dance Challenges
    • Teaching Hip Hop Dance from the Millennial Era
    • Graffiti Art Project
    • Your Turn
    • Quiz: Millennial Era
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    Outcomes and Assessments

    • Questions and Video Responses
    • Assessments of Dance Performance
    • Special Projects
    • Written Assessments
    • Your Turn
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    Final Exam

    • Final Exam: HHE Dance Teacher Certification