House Is SOOO 2009... Too!

As we explored Jam Skating as the IT dance of 2009, house will also be the next BIG thing.

It's among the sub-styles that we hear very little about because it's still underground to the general public. But in places like Chicago and New York City, it is well known.

In 2009, the rise in popularity of house music will have its dance companion come out of hibernation, y'all. The video below is a small taste of what house looks like, although its look can reflect many possibility.

What are the basics of house? They could be broken down in three categories:

1. Jacking: moving torso forward and backward in a rippling motion repeatedly, like a speeded-up wave.
2. Footwork: includes shuffling, stomping, salsa-style movement,
3. Floorwork: movement done with body to the ground