You may have seen lyrical hip hop on shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” or “America’s Best Dance Crew.” Still not sure what it is? DS has got the exclusive, all-access breakdown of this popular style! Plus, they’re more familiar with its pretty melodies than rough rap beats. Lyrical hip hop’s contemporary roots are closer to their training than street dance. And jazz and ballet dancers find it to be a smoother transition to hip hop. “When I put myself in the song and dance out how it makes me feel, my musicality and overall performance is better!” says Aimee, who credits lyrical hip hop with helping her become more animated so she’s not just moving for movement’s sake.įor dancers like Aimee who want to do commercial work, lyrical hip hop is a must. The choreography, a mix of robotic isolations, hard stops, dramatic collapses and floppy bounces, is tailored to bring the song’s message (it’s too late for forgiveness) to life. However, the D’umos instruct her to stop thinking and start feeling. Eighteen-year-old L.A.-native Aimee Winston, who assists teachers like the D’umos, Kevin Maher and Tony Testa, concentrates on learning the steps. The D’umos are in the midst of teaching a lyrical hip-hop combination to “Apologize.” by OneRepublic. Put emotion behind it! Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo say to a room of Monsters of Hip Hop convention-goers.
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