| They are what Hip Hop dancing is all about. Yes, the | | | | time to ask questions, clarify, modify and improve |
| Philippine Allstars is conquering the world by storm. | | | | your skills as you progress to another level. |
| This elite group of twelve friends from different | | | | Observe the other dancers and teachers- This is a |
| backgrounds have been collecting awards from | | | | good way to improve your skills. As with anything in |
| everywhere around the world. Among them are the | | | | life, success comes from people who look to others |
| National Hip Hop Open (6th place in the world), | | | | as sources of their inspiration and knowledge. So if |
| International Hip Hop Open d'Italia (back-to-back | | | | you want to be a good Hip Hop dancer, make sure |
| World Gold titles in Interational Hip Hop), the World | | | | that you study their techniques. Ask yourself: "What |
| Hip Hop Dance Championships, V. Ent's First Annual | | | | makes this person stand out?" When asking this |
| Dance Awards (Team of the Year), and World Hip | | | | question, pay particular attention to his techniques |
| Hop Championships in Nevada (Gold). | | | | and movements, and compare it with other dancers |
| With all these things happening for them, most | | | | that you know of. Another good question to ask is: |
| aspiring Hip Hop dancers ask me how they can | | | | "What do they add in their movements to make |
| improve their dance skills so they can become as | | | | them look good? The truth is, there are many |
| great as the Philippine Allstars Team. Here are some | | | | questions you can ask yourself - all it takes is your |
| suggestions. | | | | willingness to be curious and open-minded about it. |
| Enroll in a Dance Studio or Class- Let's face it; dancing | | | | Interview experienced dancers and choreographers. |
| is not an easy thing to do. No matter how adept | | | | Your grandmother was right: Iron sharpens iron. If |
| your body is at dancing, there is no shortcut to | | | | you are going to choose your "iron", make sure that |
| becoming a great dancer except one thing - hard | | | | they are the sharper ones. In the world of dance, |
| work. The best way to apply it is in a dance class. | | | | your "iron" will be the professional dancers and |
| The more you become consistent in maintaining your | | | | choreographers. These people went before you, so |
| schedule, the more you'll see great improvements. | | | | they already know the tricks of the trade. Possible |
| The reason? Muscle memory. Your muscles actually | | | | questions you can ask can revolve around their |
| remember movements, and when you constantly do | | | | inspiration for dancing, their favorite techniques, their |
| the same movements again and again, it will be easier | | | | least favorite ones, etc. Asking questions like these |
| for you to do it next time. This is the secret of | | | | can help you get inside their minds, which will be a |
| learning new choreography - do the same movement | | | | valuable tool in guiding you with your techniques as |
| again and again. | | | | well. |
| By the way, when you go to class, pay attention. | | | | There you have it - short and simple. It may not be |
| You are there to learn, and it will require your | | | | easy, but following these guidelines can be a good |
| commitment to doing it to the best of your ability. | | | | starting point for you. You're now on your way to |
| It's not the time to show off how well you are | | | | becoming a great Hip Hop dancer like the Philippine |
| versed with a certain dance step -- it's actually your | | | | Allstars. |