""Most dance studio education in the U.S. still starts with ballet and works towards recitals. But historically, hundreds of distinct dance traditions emerged from cultures around the world long before ballet became the norm in European courts.""
""Rikud focuses on street and club dance styles, including breaking, hip-hop and house. Classes emphasize foundational movement concepts such as bouncing, rocking and grooving, alongside breaking techniques like toprock, footwork, power moves and freezes.""
Rikud Studio in Prospect Heights has quickly gained popularity, enrolling over 165 students in its first two months. The studio offers 30 weekly classes for various age groups, emphasizing street and club dance styles like hip-hop and breaking. It operates without mirrors, does not teach ballet, and does not hold recitals. The curriculum focuses on foundational movement concepts and cultural dance histories, reflecting a shift in dance education towards improvisation and musicality. Instructors are active professional dancers, enhancing community engagement.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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