Reggaeton / Dem bOw
ClasS Description
J-RoMeO’s Reggaeton / Dem Bow class is an infusion of Dancehall and Hip Hop. He begins class with a warm up which includes stretching, calisthenics, listening skills, and across the floor work. Next J-RoMeO teaches a Reggaeton / Dem Bow routine to the class in which they will perform at the end of the class.
What is Reggaeton?
Reggaeton is an urban form of music which has its roots in Latin and Caribbean music. The genre was invented, shaped and made known in Puerto Rico. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European, Asian and African audiences. Reggaeton blends Jamaican musical influences of dancehall, and Trinidadian soca with those of Latin America, such as salsa, bomba, Latin hip hop, and electronica. Vocals include rapping and singing, typically in Spanish. Lyrics tend to be derived from hip hop rather than from dancehall.
While it takes influences from hip hop and Jamaican dancehall, reggaeton is not precisely the Hispanic or Latin American version of either of these genres; reggaeton has its own specific beat and rhythm. The specific "riddim" that characterizes reggaeton is referred to as "Dem Bow". The name is taken from the dancehall song by Shabba Ranks that first popularized the beat in the early 1990s and that appears in his album Just Reality.
Reggaeton dance style infuses Dancehall and Hip Hop moves.
While it takes influences from hip hop and Jamaican dancehall, reggaeton is not precisely the Hispanic or Latin American version of either of these genres; reggaeton has its own specific beat and rhythm. The specific "riddim" that characterizes reggaeton is referred to as "Dem Bow". The name is taken from the dancehall song by Shabba Ranks that first popularized the beat in the early 1990s and that appears in his album Just Reality.
Reggaeton dance style infuses Dancehall and Hip Hop moves.
What is Dem bow?
Dem Bow is a riddim which formed Reggaeton. Dem Bow became a dance style on its own which became popular in the Dominican Republic and now the United States.
The Dem Bow dance style infuses dancehall, hip hop, and street moves originated by the youth.
The Dem Bow dance style infuses dancehall, hip hop, and street moves originated by the youth.
Levels
Beginner: For students who have no dance experience. This level focuses on the fundamentals of Reggaeton / Dem Bow and the fundamentals of Hip Hop. Basic choreography is introduced with Music.
Advance Beginner/ Intermediate: At this level, students will begin learning advance choreography.