Ballet and Hip hop are two types of dance that are studied by dancers all over the world along with many other types of dance. Ballet is a type of dance that originated from Italy and was shaped by the French. Hip-hop is a more modern type of dance that was first discovered in the late 1970’s in America. Both ballet and hip-hop are specific types of dance that uses different types of music, technique, and have different dress codes.
Ballet normally uses classical music that is played on the piano. Some ballet classes have an in class pianist that are used during class and can speed up the tempo or slow it down if needed. If not ballet classes might also just have a cd collection that has classical music on it that the teacher may use during class. Hip hop is a more modern type of dance that wasn’t discovered until the late 1970’s and therefore uses more modern music such as up- beat pop or rap music that may or may not include lyrics. While the music for ballet normally consists of classical music, hip hop has a variety of different music that can be used.
Technique in ballet is the most difficult part to master. One must start training at a young age in order to become a ballerina. The technique is more difficult than other types of dance and requires a lot of practice and dedication. While hip hop is a more relaxed type of dance that can be learned by anyone at any age even if they don’t have a dance background. Hip hop can be difficult but just like ballet it takes work and dedication to become successful at it.
Ballet and hip hop both have a dress code in how you should look while in a class although ballet is again stricter than hip hop. Ballet requires the dancer to wear pink tights, a leotard of whatever color the teacher or school prefers, ballet slippers, pointe shoes with their hair secured tightly back into a bun. While a male in ballet is required to wear black tights, a dance belt, a white