Part1
In the past and recently repeated, I was asked, mostly by Breaker but not exclusively, how and where you can start to learn rocking. Honestly, i think that passion is everything. Passion is what drives you to continue to learn and constantly take challanges because they are more interesting than watching your favorite Playlist of Uprockers on Youtube! Of course, the dance culture consists of inspiration, but it is important to mention that after all the inspiration -> motivation -> progress, you’re the one who’s expressing the dance. Therefore, if you already tasted rocking and you think or better know, that there is a passion for it, i suggest you the following :
- Stay passionate and always curious
- you can teach skills, but you can’t teach, much less force passion
- Get involved in the community and put yourself around other rockers
- this will be challenging, because depending on where you living you might find rockers around you or not! Go on Rock Dance Forum & Rock Dance is Here (NYC) and ask if there are rockers around or close to you
- Go to New York City (NYC) to meet the Originals
- meet as many OGs as you can, listen and learn and ask questions
- determine which style fits best for you and your body.
- Go on Rocking Jams / Events
- Get a basic understanding of the Rockdance History
- to get started, there are many resources available such as Google, Facebook and Youtube.
- Learn the Foundation
- jerks, burns, freestyle, spins, etc.
- Learn the Music
- funk, soul, jazz, rock, classics
- Practice the Moves
- take time to learn the moves and dont limit yourself just on moves
- control and speed is the key
Hope this little guideline helps you to get started with rocking.