How to Do Hip Hop Footwork

The Hip Hop culture has been around for many years and one of the most popular forms of hip hop dances is called "footwork;" which is a Chicago-born dance style, believed to have originated in the 80s on the West Side of Chicago. Footwork is a very creative type of hip hop dancing and for some, it can be difficult to master. Footworking is basically a combination of tap dancing, break dancing, African tribal dancing and can also involve many other forms of dancing. One of the basic moves of hip hop footwork is called "Dribbles." A major key to being a good footwork performer is to consider combining different cultures of dancing styles with your footwork.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Watch others, up close and personal, perform hip hop footwork. This will help you learn and master the basic skills of footwork, as well as learn new footwork moves as you study others as they move.

2. Log onto the Internet and watch videos of people doing footwork. YouTube is an excellent source to find numerous dancers doing hip hop footwork moves.

3. Kick your right foot forward and then kick your left foot forward and then kick your right foot forward, twice. Do not place your foot on the ground as you kick your right foot twice (the second time around). Just kick forward twice and then start over with the next foot.

4. Kick your left foot forward and then kick your right foot forward and then kick your right foot forward twice. Do not place your left foot on the ground or floor as you are kicking your left foot forward twice. Just kick your left foot forward twice and then land and start with the next foot.

5. Speed up the process as you master the basic moves of your dribbles. This will help you to advance in your footwork skills. When you add speed to the basic moves, your footwork will look more challenging and appealing. Once you've mastered the basic moves, you can start creating your own style and add other creative moves.