Modern ballet vs hip hop?

Question

i already take classical ballet but next year i am starting ballet IIso i wanetd to take modern ballet as well so i can become more flexibile and i relaly love hip-hop i love dancing along to their music videos the problem is my mother said i had to choose between modern and hip-hop i i really love both of them so i cannot decide please help me?

Answer 1

I think that you should try the hip-hop class because you are already formally trained and exposed to ballet.  I think if you enjoy hip-hop you should see what it's all about.  I also agree with the comment above about how hip-hop has many facets and styles to study from popping and locking, break-dancing, east coast swing, krumping, etc... It will introduce you to something new.  Modern ballet is probably similar to classical ballet but maybe the stance and positions are more similar to jazz than classical ballet.  Also if you're looking to audition for a studio or company you would have more versatility if you have a background in ballet and hip-hop.

Answer 2

that is only your choice nobody can decide for you

Answer 3

I would highly suggest taking the modern ballet because it will further improve your technique. Sooo many hip hop dancers have no technique and it is so important. Then the next year take a hip hop class. Modern ballet is actually pretty free and will strengthen your other genres of dance. It is your choice they are both lots of fun.

Answer 4

I totally think modern ballet. Although I am TERRIBLE at dancing, I think modern ballet sounds more fun.

Answer 5

Here is senerios 4 U:

Hip-Hop: You will get to move to the fast music, but this is a bad class for flexibility. Oh, and you will be moving your chest ALOT!!!!!! It might be inappropriate to your mom.

Modern: You will get to get that flexibility you wanted, and the recitals for modern is usually REALLY cool! You will also get to do REALLY hard stuff! Oh, and your mom will like it too. (LOL!)

I personally prefer modern, but it's your life, HUN!!!!!! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Not to make you feel bad!)

Answer 6

well, only u can really make that choice...but if i were u i would try doing once session of modern and then next session do hip hop. from that u might be able to tell which u like better or just keep doing this rotation.

Good luck picking!

Answer 7

if i were u i would choose hip hop bcuz if u think abt it, there are far more success stories related to hiphop dancers. there are also alot of different facets and categories to hiphop. i mean there's krump, popping, break dancing, freestyle and much much more. it's also popular to do combinations of modern or ballet and hip hop. in my opinion, hip hop gives you alot more freedom. (it's also pleasing to the eye if u ask me =)

watch so u think you can dance wednesdays and thursdays at 7:00 on fox!!! it'll help u decide! trust mee!!! lol

  hope i helped =)