Choreography is the art of designing and arranging movements, typically for dance or stage performances. It involves creating sequences of steps, gestures, and patterns that express a theme, emotion, or narrative, often set to music. In today's world, dancers are highly versatile, often training in multiple genres as part of discovering and developing their own unique style. The style of choreography can vary widely depending on the instructor. At Xeno, each choreography instructor brings their own distinct choreography, shaped by their personal training background and artistic vision.
Dance Genres
Hip-hop freestyle is an improvisational form of hip-hop dance where dancers create spontaneous movements in real time, rather than performing a set choreography. It emphasizes personal expression, rhythm, creativity, and musicality, allowing dancers to interpret the music in their own unique way.Freestyle can include movements from different hip-hop foundations like popping, locking, breaking, and waving, but the key is that nothing is planned—it’s about reacting to the music in the moment. Freestyling is a central part of hip-hop culture and is often showcased in dance battles, cyphers (dance circles), and jams. At Xeno, we value and appreciate the culture of Hip Hop and hosting freestyle sessions every Wednesday.
Breaking is a dynamic and acrobatic style of street dance that originated in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York, as part of hip-hop culture. It includes four main elements:
Toprock – Upright, rhythmic footwork and body movement performed while standing.
Footwork – Floor-based moves done with the hands supporting the body while the legs execute intricate steps.
Power Moves – Athletic, spinning, or gravity-defying moves like windmills, flares, and head-spins.
Freezes – Poses where the dancer halts all motion in a stylized or dramatic position, often balancing on hands or head.
Breaking is highly individualistic and expressive, blending dance, athleticism, rhythm, and battle culture. It was officially included as an Olympic sport for the first time at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Jazz Funk is a high-energy dance style that blends elements of jazz dance with hip-hop, funk, and pop styles. It’s known for its sharp, expressive movements, fluid transitions, and performance-driven attitude. Jazz Funk often includes isolations (moving one part of the body independently), body rolls, and stylized poses, all set to upbeat and rhythmic music—often pop, R&B, or funk.This style is frequently seen in music videos, concerts, and commercial dance settings. Artists like Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and Ciara have helped popularize Jazz Funk through their choreography and performances.
K-pop dance is a performance-focused dance style closely tied to Korean pop (K-pop) music. It blends various dance genres—including hip-hop, jazz funk, street dance, and contemporary—to match the concept and mood of each song. K-pop choreography is known for its precision, synchronization, and strong visual appeal, often involving group formations, sharp transitions, and storytelling elements.
Heels is an educational dance style rooted in performance, musicality, and diverse cultural influences. It appreciates and honors the communities that shaped it while celebrating confidence, storytelling, and empowered movement.
In a heels class, the focus is on technique, balance, walking, and expression—whether dancing in heels or sneakers. All genders and experience levels are welcome. The goal is to introduce heels in an appropriate, respectful way and create a supportive space where anyone can learn, grow, and feel powerful.
