This high school dance lesson introduces students to the art and cultural roots of hip hop choreography through video, reading, discussion, and movement creation. It is aligned with the California Arts Standards for Dance (HS, Proficient) in Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting. Students begin by watching a short video on the history of hip hop dance, followed by peer discussion to analyze style, musicality, and cultural context ( Responding/Connecting). A brief reading passage dee