| First off there aren't any clear cut rules in hip hop, this | | | | move will promise popularity. It needs to be matched |
| is because it is a very creative form of dance that is | | | | up with skill and ability as well. Of course being original |
| constantly being innovated. But a few basic rules to | | | | is a basic rule because nobody will appreciate your |
| keep in mind when dancing is that it must always suit | | | | dancing abilities to the fullest if you just copy the guy |
| the music. A dance that is offbeat with the music will | | | | next to you. Now if you copy a already popular dance |
| never be popular. Also it has to appeal to a urban and | | | | in hip hop then that is a different story. A lot of people |
| young audience. The general rule of any dancer even | | | | are copying Soulja Boy nowadays and it's still |
| beyond hip hop is that the dance is always meant to | | | | considered cool because that is a established dancer |
| satisfy and please the audience. So a basic rule for | | | | with a famous set of dance moves. It is also very |
| any style of dance is to be sure to dance moves that | | | | important to remember that most people who dance in |
| your audience will enjoy. And for hip hop in particular | | | | hip hop will often compete with one another so be |
| try to make sure that your dance moves are original. | | | | ready for someone to challenge you. If that happens |
| Original dance moves are the ones that become | | | | both you and the opponent will have a dance off. |
| popular. This isn't to say that having a original dance | | | | Remember to keep it friendly and have a lot of fun. |
