Salsa was born in New York City in the 1960s from the musical styles and influences brought to the city from Latin America. Follow along and learn the two fundamental steps of the Salsa with this Lincoln Center video from Camp TV!
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Learning “Higher”
Learn about hip hop and how it can incorporate important messages into its music. In this video from Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers, get ready to dance and sing along to Soul Science Lab’s original song, “Higher,” all about standing up for your rights.
Emotions Dance
How can you express different emotions using your body? Dance along with Jen from National Dance Institute in this segment about feelings and movement. Follow her movement and get creative with your own ideas, too, as you put together an original dance piece featuring a range of emotions.
Moving and Grooving with Jessi and Ly
Get up, move your body, and dance with Jessi and Ly! Follow along with this National Dance Institute video from Camp TV.
Learn to Samba
Stand up and learn essential steps of the Samba with dancer Jade Maeggy with this Lincoln Center video from Camp TV.
Animal Dance Party
In this National Dance Institute video from Camp TV, join teaching artist Emily Meisner in a creative animal dance party for the whole family. Come ready to sneak like a tiger, gallop like a horse and fly like a bird.
Beat Your Feet Dance Lesson
Get up and get your groove on with teaching artist Olney Edmondson in this New Victory Theater video from Camp TV.
Pattern Dance
Practice making patterns with your dance moves in this math game video from Camp TV. Play by yourself or with a friend.
Party Hip Hop Dance Moves
Get up and move with Precious Stovall from 1520 Arts in this video from Camp TV. Learn the East Coast Stomp, Happy Feet, and Gucci and then put them all together as you get into the groove.
Learning “La Piragua”
Join Cumbia artist Gregorio in this video from Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers to sing and dance along to his song, “La Piragua.” Learn the melody and lyrics, as well as traditional cumbia dance moves. Then, create your own moves!