How to Learn Hip Hop Dancing Online Without Downloading

Hip hop dancing is not only a popular style of dance but also a highly efficient form of exercising. The beauty of hip hop dancing is that it is known for its freestyle elements, meaning the dancer often creates her own moves to match the beat of the music. Thanks to a number of online resources, hip hop moves can be learned and practiced from the comfort of your home. As with any new adventure, practice and patience are the keys to success.

Instructions

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      Visit a free video sharing service like YouTube or Vimeo and search for hip hop dance videos. Watch the video online without having to download it to your computer. Bookmark the video or add it to your favorites and refer back to it daily until you have perfected the moves.

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      Consider paying for dance lessons online from iDance, which offers a variety of plans starting at $1.99 per lesson, as of January 2011. Discounted lesson packs are also available. Preview clips of the available lessons prior to purchase. Click on "Buy" to become an iDance member.

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      Sign up for a demo membership at All Dance Central. Provide your name, email address and password to complete the registration process. Sign into the account and view the available videos. Consider upgrading to a full membership to have access to additional moves, techniques and warm-up exercises.

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      Search the Internet for additional hip hop dance videos. Watch the dancers closely and pause the video as needed to master each move. Check out hip hop music videos and observe the dancers. Take notes of any moves you would like to practice.

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      Purchase a hip hop music CD and work on your freestyle moves. Incorporate the hip hop dances you have learned from videos online. Videotape your dances and playback the videos. Make note of any moves that you need to work on. Continue to practice daily.