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Which Hip-Hop dance type are you? The big self-test

By Mary De LucaUpdated

In a nutshell
  • Your personal Hip-Hop dance style significantly determines whether you feel more comfortable in a fixed crew or in an open class.
  • Show and performance types seek the spotlight, fixed choreographies, and the thrill of competitions.
  • Freestylers and improvisation lovers thrive in spontaneous sessions and prefer to work on their own individual expression.
  • Hobby and fitness dancers use the training primarily as an energetic balance to everyday life and appreciate a relaxed atmosphere.

Find out where your strengths lie and in which training environment you feel most comfortable. This test helps you choose the perfect dance school or crew for your goals.

Why the right training type determines your success

The urban dance world is as versatile as the beats we move to. Some dancers thrive when the spotlight turns on and every movement has to be spot on. Others look for a balance to everyday life in the studio, want to break a sweat and feel the energy of the group without the pressure of an upcoming performance. If you are asking yourself which Hip Hop dance type you are, it is less about your previous experience and more about your inner motivation.

Choosing the right environment determines whether you will enjoy dancing in the long term. Anyone who signs up for a performance-oriented show crew but actually just wants to relax will quickly lose interest. Conversely, ambitious performers get bored in pure hobby classes. Before you start looking for your next course, our street dance style test will help you decipher your own expectations and goals in urban dance.

Take the udansa dance style quiz

  1. What motivates you most to go to dance training?

    • A: The goal of presenting a finished show on a stage
    • B: Developing my own moves and proving myself in the circle
    • C: Letting off steam to good music and clearing my head

  2. How do you feel about learning choreographies?

    • A: I love it when every step is counted exactly to the beat
    • B: Choreos are okay, but I like to change steps to fit my own style
    • C: I enjoy learning them as long as the fun and the movement are the main focus

  3. Which studio atmosphere do you like best?

    • A: Concentrated, disciplined, and focused on the common goal
    • B: Creative, spontaneous, and with plenty of room for exchange among each other
    • C: Very relaxed, friendly, and absolutely without any pressure to perform

  4. What is your personal highlight after an exhausting session?

    • A: Watching the video of the perfect, synchronized group performance
    • B: The feeling of having nailed a new move of your own
    • C: The happy feeling of having really worked yourself out

Your evaluation

Mostly A: The show performer

You love the stage, the spotlight, and perfection. You feel most comfortable when a choreography is perfectly synchronized down to the smallest detail and you can present it to an audience.

Look specifically for fixed show crews, formations, or courses that work towards performances and championships. Here, you can fully live out your discipline and your charisma with udansa.

Mostly B: The Freestyler

For you, dance is all about personal expression. You don't want to be forced into rigid patterns, but rather feel the music in the moment and create your own movements.

Open freestyle sessions, cyphers, and courses focusing on improvisation and street dance fundamentals are your perfect home. Use every opportunity to connect with others.

Mostly C: The hobby and fitness dancer

You dance for the pure joy of life and are looking for the perfect balance to everyday life. You want to work out, listen to good music, meet nice people, and simply have a good time in the studio.

Open drop-in classes and weekly hobby courses without the pressure of performing are ideal for you. Here, you can learn without stress and enjoy the positive energy of the group.

Urban dance types in direct comparison

CriterionShow performerFreestylerHobby dancer
Main goalPerfect stage showOwn style & battlesFun & fitness
Training focusSynchronized group choreographyTechnique, groove & improvisationWorking out & switching off
EnvironmentFixed show crewSessions & open cyphersWeekly studio classes
Pressure levelHigh (performances/competitions)Medium (personal standards)Very low (pure hobby)

The transitions between the types are fluid: many dancers combine different styles.

How to use your test result to choose a course

As soon as you know your test result, you can specifically search for the right offer. The classic hobby dancer is in the best hands in open studio classes, where a new, self-contained choreography is learned every week. If your heart beats for the spotlight, you should specifically look out for fixed show groups or formations that train for championships. For the freestylers among us, sessions and battles are the place where the real magic happens.

No matter where your journey takes you: make sure that your equipment also suits your type. In the guide on Hip-Hop dancewear trends, you will learn how to perfectly combine style and function. If you want to determine your level even more precisely, our dance personality test for teenagers or the targeted search for like-minded people will help you to work on your skills together.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. The best way to start is through open beginner courses at dance studios. Here you will learn the basics of the bounce and simple step combinations without performance pressure, helping you to develop a feel for the dance style.

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