The Basics of Popping

Summary: Popping is a funk and street dance style based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the body of a dancer. Referred to as a pop or a hit, the muscles jerks are done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with a number of movements and poses. Popping is also used to describe a group of similar dance styles and techniques that are often integrated with popping to create a more diverse dance routine. Popping can be limited to specific body parts, which creates variants such as arm pops, leg pops, chest pops and neck pops.

For beginners or inexperienced dancers, you have to start with the basics. In this free video series, our expert will teach you the basics of popping, from warming up to popping your arms, legs, and chest. You'll learn how to pop your body to the opposite side, how to combine movements, and how to walk while popping. Once your technique and dance moves have been practiced and honed, you'll be able to personalize your popping style, as well as be prepared to do freestyle popping. These popping dance lessons will have you winning street battles in no time!