This is training material for all dance teachers.

I aim to heighten the way Hip Hop is offered in class. We emphasize art, education and the roots of hip hop to restructure class as a place of information, not just choreography. My work is intended to give tools to dance teachers that are in need of new information. By applying technique, terms, and dance history from the realm of street dance, my students get to plant their feet in proper foundation. It's about taking Hip Hop beyond "combo-of-the-week".

This material cover topics that can help teachers do the same. Information is given in a way that helps teachers build from any starting point.

Hip Hop, Breaking, Locking, Popping - Terminology, Technique, History,Modern Approach Vs. Foundational Style

Warm-ups & Across the Floor - What to focus on, how to build your own, purpose behind key exercises

Discipline - Approaching student behavior in a style of movement that encourages students to be more wild ( Due to the freedom of movement, encouragement of self expression and frequent association with hip hop and their own social environment outside of class)

Structure - Utilizing class time effectively, a guide to the school year, games & exercises, educationfor each age group.

Creative Movement - The basics of choreographing and freestyling. Keeping the "hip hop" in your movement when you create modern work and understanding the rules of classic movement.

Specified objectives - Adapting movement and adjusting focus for boys only classes, special needs, beginners, college prep, auditions, & more.

Workshop Videos

Each video in this series is jam packed with terms, technique, advice & concepts. Everything in the video is based dance education methods I crafted personally. It serves to make hip hop make sense without re-imagining the dance culture it comes from. Every word used has its place in street dance history and no lesson is given with disregard for its source.

E-books

The ultimate companion to your school year! Hip Hop teachers around the world commonly request curriculums, advice and anything else they can get their hands on as a pocket guide to hip hop classes. These e-books cover a range of topics as in-depth explanations and tools for education.

The flagship e-book is the "Hip Hop Handbook". This guide was the first e-book to be developed for the Essentials program and continues to be the best seller of all digital products year after year.
View a page of The Hip Hop Handbook

Over at www.thecomixmethod.com you'll find a certification for Hip Hop dance teachers! This program is a gigantic course on Hip Hop history and the relationship between core techniques & dance education. Furthermore, once you certify you'll have access to a library of videos and files for your continued Hip Hop education! Click the "Go Beyond" link and check the whole program out!

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The Essentials Store

Shop here for all currently available products. Each video & e-book are available as digital downloads which will be sent via e-mail associated with the order usually within 24-48 hours of purchase. The products are dropbox downloads, however you do not need a dropbox account in order to access the link to the item. Service products include digital media that is customized to your order and you will be provided with further information on production time.

Dropbox links are sent to the e-mail associated with the initial purchase unless a request is made for an alternative e-mail. Links are not to be shared with other individuals and any request to access a folder containing a product will be denied unless confirmed to be an alternative e-mail from the initial customer.

New For The 2024-25 School Year : Back to School Packages!

These packages are compilations of best selling products, sorted into singular purchases that are designed to help you kick of the school year strong. Each package is designed to offer you a bulk of resources at a discount ranging from 20-30%. Featured packages include:

The Essentials Package

Included: Beginner Hip Hop Curriculum, The Hip Hop Handbook part 1(ebook), 10 Dance games(ebook)

The Foundations Package

Included: Beginner Hip Hop Curriculum, The Hip Hop Handbook part 1(ebook), The Hip Hop Handbook part 2(ebook), Webinar Series: Teaching Hip Hop(3.5 hour video course)

The Premium Package

Included: Beginner Hip Hop Curriculum + Funk Styles Extension, The Hip Hop Handbook part 1(ebook), The Hip Hop Handbook part 2(ebook), Webinar Series: Teaching Hip Hop(3.5 hour video course), Webinar Series: Teaching Breaking(2.5 hour video course)

Back To School Package 1: Essentials

$110.00

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Product Details

This Back to School package is loaded with the absolute must-have resources from the Essentials store. In this package, titled the "Essentials Package", teachers will gain access to the most important pdf files you need to start your school year. All of this, priced in a package that saves you nearly 20% of the cost of these items when sold individually. Full descriptions and individual purchase options for each of these items are available on the main store page. This package includes:

Beginner Curriculum($99)

A comprehensive curriculum loaded with detailed information on terminology, lessons, class structure, and everything else you need in a full month-by-month guide to a school year. Over 35 pages long.

The Hip Hop Handbook part 1($20)

By far..the most sought after and purchased resource in my store. This detailed e-book is a guide to the school year that will cover essential topics to help you understand the why and the how behind so much of what you should be doing in a Hip Hop class. Subjects include class types, class structure, warmups, lessons, games, and more.

10 Dance Games($18)

As the title suggests, this e-book is a compilation of my 10 favorite dance games to use in class. These work in any class genre, but have a special focus on dance education and Hip Hop education, ensuring that your class is still learning as they engage with you and each other in new, creative ways.

Back To School Package 1: Essentials

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Ordering a Custom Curriculum or Video Tutorial

If you purchased a custom curriculum, fill out this form to get a head start & provide me with some additional information on your request. I may be in touch to confirm information given in order to properly produce your request. If you are looking for multiple curriculums for different class levels, I recommend filling out this form before purchase in order to discuss my format as well as discounts I offer for more than one custom order.

When ordering a video tutorial, it is recommended that you fill out this form as well, in order to provide details of your request. Since tutorials are developed per request, the cost of each tutorial is based mainly on production time of a single video. To save money, be sure to inquire about my readily available videos to be sure the content you're seeking isn't already available in established media.

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