Dubstep is a dance that bears the name of the direction of music to which it is performed. This genre appeared in the 2000s in South London. Such music is characterized by a specific rhythmic clarity and bright sound. The effect is achieved due to the abundance of low-frequency basses, this barrage of sounds carries the dancer into an incredible and unpredictable whirlpool of movements, as if man is controlled by artificial intelligence.
How to learn to perform dubstep dance?
First of all, you need to feel the rhythm of the music. Listen to dubstep, feel the "mood", try to understand the main points of music and dance. Pay attention to successful dancers, learn how they move.
Dance foundation
Dubstep is a dance that combines several styles, borrowed mainly from the electric boogie - dance, it is a real "klondike" of various genre trends. This style combines animation, popping, liquid, waving, etc. All these elements make up a single whole. Therefore, in order to learn the dance technique, you will have to work hard and study all the mentioned styles.
Dubstep is based on electronic mechanical movements that mimic a dancing robot.
What are the elements of dubstep (dance)?
The rhythm, sharpness and speed of movement depends on the specific track. There is no universal solution - you need to listen and feel the music. It may be difficult at first, but it will surely work out over time. To feel confident on the dance floor, you need to work out the basic elements in front of the mirror. It is important to achieve a clear and sharp, but at the same time graceful and plastic execution. When the body remembers certain movements, you can arbitrarily use them depending on the sounding music.
Dubstep (dance) consists of sudden accelerations and decelerations. In some cases, even a stop is appropriate. Movements can be short and sharp, and can be lingering. You can suddenly switch from slow to fast movements, and vice versa. The main thing is that it looks beautiful and organic.
The purpose of the dance is to convey the mood, pace and rhythm of the track, to feel and present its character. You need to play music in an original way, and with the help of your body convey the mood to the viewer. You must completely merge with an unpredictable flurry of sounds.
All dancers feel the character and mood of the same track in different ways, therefore, dubstep is a dance that provides scope for imagination, the opportunity for self-expression and initiative. The rhythm and pace of the music will be the same for everyone, so it will unite dancing people.
There are no patterns in this direction. There are only general principles. Everyone can use what suits him. The dance is developing, so you can not only copy other people's ideas, but also put forward your own.
The abundance of technology variations is impressive. You can perform various turns, bends, waves, sudden movements of the whole body or just arms or legs. During the dance, the viewer has various illusions. With sufficiently clear, but smooth continuous movements, a sensation appears, as if the body of the dancer is bending in places where this is impossible.
The more professional you have, the more spectacular your dance will be. Over time, you will learn to make quick and unexpected transitions and master this unpredictable and bewitching dance.