How to Join in Hip Hop Dance Competitions

Competitive hip-hop dancing is sport that is very popular in large cities including New York, Atlanta and Chicago. Hip-hop dance competitions are frequented by music video producers who are scouting for new talent. These competitions are also good for young high-school groups and community groups as a sport. Whatever your motivation is for wanting to join in a dance competition the steps to do so are easy for anyone interested.

Instructions

1. Subscribe to dance magazines or newsletters to find out where the local and even national competitions are being held. Target magazines that market to hip-hop style dancing.

2. Get involved in online forums that discuss dancing and competitions. Become an active part of the forums letting others know you're interested and available to compete. One very active Web site is Composers New Pencil. There is a wealth of information here about the dancing world.

3. Apply to become a hip-hop dance instructor or help teach dance at a local school. This will bring you exposure and help motivate you to compete.

4. Join a local dance club or school. Many community organizations sponsor teams that go on to compete at a regional and national level.

5. Sign up to be a judge at a hip-hop dance competition. Sitting on the "other" side of the table can prove to be valuable and give you an insider's edge to what the judge's are looking for.

6. Study the testimonials of past hip-hop dance competition winners. Read any available material about how they were successful in contest winning. This will lend insight into different methods you can try as you compete.