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Hip Hop Performance Course

Hip Hop Performance Course

Step into the groove and discover the roots of street dance with this high-energy 8-week course led by UK funkstyles expert Danny F. Perfect for all levels, this course takes you through the essential foundations of Poppin’, Lockin’, and Electric Boogaloo – the iconic styles born from California’s 1970s street dance collectives: The Lockers and The Electric Boogaloos.

These dance forms form the core of today’s funkstyles, combining rhythmic control, musicality and character-driven movement.

What You'll Learn

Across eight weekly sessions, you’ll be introduced to a range of classic moves and techniques, including:

  • Learn the absolute fundamentals of Poppin’, Lockin’, and Boogaloo, including how to 'hit', lock, wave, ripple, and glide.
  • Master classic street moves like the Twist-o-Flex, Which-a-Ways, Guitar Man, and the timeless Bus-Stop.
  • Explore footwork, body isolations, and groove techniques essential to funkstyle foundations.
  • Develop control, musicality, and rhythm to elevate your freestyle and choreography.
  • Get exclusive insight into street dance history and culture, with a special guest session from renowned dancer Poppin’ Jutsu.

Throughout the course, Danny F. will guide you in developing coordination, timing, and confidence in these expressive styles.

What You

In this course you will:

  • Develop and refine your Poppin’ and Lockin’ technique
  • Take on a dynamic and challenging choreography
  • Enhance your groove, musicality, and timing
  • Explore the roots of street dance through movement and cultural context
  • Boost your confidence and discover your unique style
  • Improve overall fitness, strength, and coordination
  • Showcase your progress in an end-of-course performance presentation

By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand the essence of funkstyles- you’ll embody it. Walk away with a solid foundation, a choreographed routine, and the confidence to bring the funk to any dance floor.

Some experience required

We recommend that you have completed our Street Dance Beginners course prior to enrolling on this course.

When is the performance

The performance for this course happens in the last week of the course. All information including show times, venue and call sheet will be provided during your course

Useful information

Yes – we recommend that students have completed at least one Street Dance Beginners or Improvers course before enrolling. This course builds on foundational movement and rhythm, so a basic understanding of street dance vocabulary and timing is important.

Please bring water and a towel – classes are physically demanding and you’ll be working hard. Wear comfortable, breathable clothing and trainers with a flat sole for optimal movement and grip.

You’ll explore the original funkstyles: Poppin’, Lockin’, and Electric Boogaloo. These include techniques such as body hits, waves, locks, glides, isolations, and classic groove-based movement.

Yes – this is a performance-focused course. You’ll work towards a choreographed routine that will be presented in the final week, allowing you to showcase your progress and style.

Expect a soundtrack of classic funk, soul, and early hip hop – the genres that shaped the original street dance culture.

Danny F. is a leading UK funkstyles and street dance tutor known for his dynamic energy and deep respect for the roots of street culture. With years of teaching and performance experience, he brings authenticity, clarity and charisma to every session.

Absolutely. Each round offers new creative challenges, variations in choreography, and further refinement of technique. Returning students are always welcome.

Special Guest Appearance

As part of this course there is a one off special masterclass with Poppin’ Jutsu, one of the UK’s most respected funkstyle artists. With a distinctive style and deep-rooted knowledge of street dance culture, Jutsu will elevate your training with expert insight and unforgettable energy.

Special Guest Appearance
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31 May 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 Sat 16:15-18:15 8 weeks Danny Francis City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £240.00
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

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