Hip Hop: In a Box [Hardcover]

Tricia Gomez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2006

Hip Hop - In a Box is designed for those with a desire to teach movement to children, but it can also be used by anyone who wants to learn Hip Hop! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Hip Hop - In a Box contains:
~ Hip Hop flashcards with 100 dance steps
~ a DVD of all 100 dance steps taught, plus 2 routines
~ a Music CD with songs used on the DVD
~ "Teaching Tips Workbook," which details several teaching tips, behavioral challenges and description of technique work from a psychological perspective.

Although the movement in Hip Hop - In a Box in it's most basic form is intended for kids ages 3-7, all of the moves can be combined and interchanged to add complexity for students of all ages - even adults! For example...

PARENTS - Want to boogie with your kids? We'll show you how, then you can teach your kids too!
SCHOOL TEACHERS - Forget having to teach social dance...try Hip Hop! You'll be the coolest teacher in your school!
DAYCARE PROVIDERS - Don't have the funding to hire a dance instructor? Now you can do it yourself.
DANCE STUDIO OWNERS & INSTRUCTORS - Need new material, or just short on class preparation time? There are countless combinations inside.
STUDENTS - Don't have a studio nearby that offers Hip Hop classes and you want to learn fast? Just follow the basic steps, then teach all your friends!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Thank you for creating such a great product to help get kids moving. I wish you great success with it! --Ryan Halvorson, IDEA Health & Fitness Source magazine, Feb. 21, 2006

Thank you for creating such a great product to help get kids moving. I wish you great success with it! --Ryan Halvorson, IDEA Health & Fitness Source magazine, Feb. 21, 2006

Thank you for creating such a great product to help get kids moving. I wish you great success with it! -- Ryan Halvorson, IDEA Health & Fitness Source magazine, Feb. 21, 2006

Thank you for creating such a great product to help get kids moving. I wish you great success with it! --Ryan Halvorson, IDEA Health & Fitness Source magazine, Feb. 21, 2006

About the Author

Tricia Gomez is the Director of HYPE Studios Cultural Arts Center in Los Angeles County and the President of Dance In a Box Publishing. She is considered a pioneer in the pre-school and elementary hip hop field, often daring to go where others thought impossible. Her unique hip hop teaching methods have landed her on the Dr. Phil Show and as the Head Judge of the TV show Dance Revolution, which was loosely based on her product Hip Hop In a Box. Her philosophy on teaching kids hip hop has made her the subject of countless articles in dance and fitness magazines across the US and Canada. A few of Tricia s credits include dancing for the Los Angeles Laker Girls, Universal Dance Association, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott s Berry Farm and choreographing for Saved By the Bell, the Laker Girls, The Clipper s Spirit Dance Team and Dance the Magic (which has been awarded Top Producer of Guest Talent at Disneyland for the past 5 years). Tricia was awarded the Viewer s Choice Dance Instructional Video of the Year on DanceMedia.com!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dance - In a Box (February 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977467104
• ISBN-13: 978-0977467105
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #683,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Hip & Thigh Workouts

More About the Author

Tricia Gomez is the Director of HYPE Studios Cultural Arts Center in Los Angeles County and the President of Dance - In a Box Publishing. She is considered a pioneer in the pre-school and elementary hip hop field, often daring to go where others thought impossible. Her unique hip hop teaching methods have landed her on the Dr. Phil Show and as the Head Judge of the TV show "Dance Revolution," which was loosely based on her product "Hip Hop In a Box." Her philosophy on teaching kids hip hop has made her the subject of countless articles in dance and fitness magazines across the US and Canada. A few of Tricia's credits include dancing for the Los Angeles Laker Girls, Universal Dance Association, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm and choreographing for Saved By the Bell, the Laker Girls, The Clipper's Spirit Dance Team and Dance the Magic (which has been awarded Top Producer of Guest Talent at Disneyland for the past 5 years). Tricia was awarded the Viewer's Choice Dance Instructional Video of the Year on DanceMedia.com!

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes You Can!!! teach hip hop with this "box", March 18, 2009

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I. Lozano (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hip Hop: In a Box (Hardcover)

I am a former classical ballet professional dancer. Never thought I could teach hip hop to beginners/elementary school students. I am teaching a class that I title Hip Hop & Tap dance for boys only and the students love it. The students are always looking forward to this class. Thank you
Ms Gomez for all your hard work to make it easy for us teachers. Bravo!!!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the Younger Kids, December 7, 2011

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CreativeMover - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hip Hop: In a Box (Hardcover)

I am a ballet teacher, not a hip hop teacher, but occaisionally I find myself having to teach a hip hop class. I wouldn't use this to prepare fo a hip hop class over the age of 12. For that I would suggest turning on MTV and watching a few music videos, hitting the club and seeing what the scene is these days, or attending a workshop in LA. But for Preschool and Elementary students, where they aren't really coordinated enough for true hip hop, the movement ideas are great. The music CD, which is just generic beats without lyrics is also great because it's timeless and really works with all ages, but if possible add a few of the more popular mainstream songs to your class as well. You'll look like a fool working throught the DVD, but it's actually a pretty good workout.

Worth the price for sure.

3.0 out of 5 stars hip hop in a box, very elementary., January 5, 2011

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leAnn Garth - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hip Hop: In a Box (Hardcover)

This is so elementary that a beginner should have no problem picking out steps and creating their own routines or following the routines on the DVD. this video is particularly slow and the flash cards help jog your memory. I have used these cards in a studio dance class as a creative choreography experience. I place a group of cards in a pile on the floor and let each student choose 1- 4 cards depending on time and ages of children. The students teach their class mates the step and I put the movements together into their own personal routine. this would be a fun party activity and great for elementary academic classrooms as well as studio dance instruction. children ages 6 to adults will enjoy this boxed set. dancers with hip hop experience may find this set too slow and elementary especially if students are 12 or older. For experienced dancers the best use may be as a choreographic exercise