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Raise your hip-hop dancing game with this free at-home course

by Jake Riley

December 09, 2021

Jake Riley of House of Dance Twin Cities demonstrates a hip-hop dance move.
Jake Riley of House of Dance Twin Cities demonstrates a hip-hop dance move.House of Dance Twin Cities

Join Jake Riley — aka B Boy Boogie B — from House of Dance Twin Cities over the course of these six videos for a series of hip-hop dance lessons. By the end of these six videos, you'll be able to make some cool moves on the dance floor.

Originally part of our 2021 Rock the Cradle Play Along series, we're publishing these videos individually to create a simple dance course just for you — and it's fun for all ages.

Video 1: bounce, rock and two-step

Video 2: top rocks, or front steps, back steps, side steps

Video 3: go-downs: straight drop, knee down and hook drop

Video 4: social hip-hop moves: A-Town stomp, the Biz Markie

Video 5: footwork: kickouts, CC

Video 6: power moves: back spin, knee spin, windmill

Production assistance provided by MPR’s Tom Campbell.