| Course Title: Intermediate Breakin' |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: In this course, we will deepen our understanding of the history and foundation of Hip Hop Culture from its birth to both the current underground and commercial scenes. We will work on both foundational and dynamic movements to continue developing the skills of each student. In relation to the undergound battle scene of Breakin', we will study documentaries that will demonstrate and teach student what it takes to be a full-time breaker -- from small underground local events to big-stage events like the Olympics! We will also introduce in-person classes on battle etiquette and, as community work, visit at least one local event where students will learn about the importance of community within the Hip Hop culture. For the commercial work, we will study both a documentary and blockbuster movie to learn what it takes for a full-time breaker to prepare themselves for commercial work such as movie roles, background dancer roles, etc. Our class will also include a series of sessions on choreography, stage presence, and auditioning. The course goal is to prepare each student to apply this work to any path they may want to follow. |
| Distribution(s): PE - Physical Education |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:2.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Andres Ramirez | andresramirez@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Performance | Monday and Wednesday | 03:15PM - 04:30PM | KEND - Kendall Hall/Sports Complex | ST3 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Repeatable for credit. |
| Course Tags | ||
| 1-2CR0001 | 1-2CR: One and two credit undergraduate courses | |
| CRPE0001 | CRPE-1: CRPE - Major Pathway/Minor | This course has been approved to count towards the CRPE major pathway and the CRPE minor. |
| CRPE0002 | CRPE-2: Africana Studies - Major Pathway/Minor | This course has been approved to count towards the CRPE Africana Studies major pathway and the CRPE Africana Studies minor. |
| CRPE0007 | CRPE-RE: Representation Courses | This course has been approved to count towards the CRPE Representation requirement. |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 0 | Available: 18 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |