[Must-See for Beginners] Amazing Pop Dance Choreography
These days, pop dance—a style actively embraced by Japanese idols—is gaining popularity.
It’s also often called popping.
In Japan, when people think of robot dance, many probably imagine pop dance, don’t they?
This time, we’ve picked out some legendary choreography from within the world of pop dance.
Top-tier dancers from around the world make an appearance, so it might be tough to imitate, but you’ll definitely find plenty of inspiration.
Please take your time and enjoy it to the very end!
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[Must-See for Beginners] Amazing Pop Dance Choreography (1–10)
World of Dance Bay Area 2015Dytto
Ditto is a versatile female dancer who not only excels at pop dance but also masters animation, tutting, and digits.
Blessed with striking looks, she’s even called a “real-life Barbie doll” overseas.
You can experience her dance in this performance from World of Dance Bay Area 2015.
The overwhelming performance by one of the world’s top female pop dancers will leave you speechless.
PUMPED UP KICKS|DUBSTEPNonstop
The globally talked-about video “PUMPED UP KICKS | DUBSTEP” is one of the most famous pop dance pieces.
The dancer is Nonstop, a world-class pop dancer representing the scene.
His biggest appeal is undoubtedly his core strength.
There’s choreography that looks like it’s being played in slow motion, yet his body doesn’t waver at all.
The rewind-style moves are also incredibly cool, so be sure to check them out.
FRONTROW World of Dance Los Angeles 2015 WODLA15Nonstop, Dytto, Poppin John
This is the dance performance “FRONTROW World of Dance Los Angeles 2015 WODLA15” by three legendary dancers representing pop dance and animation: Nonstop, Dytto, and Poppin John.
Showcased at one of the world’s greatest dance competitions, this choreography unleashes each of their personalities to the fullest in a breathtaking performance.
Dytto’s stunning animation that contrasts stillness and motion, Poppin John’s meticulous attention to detail, and Nonstop’s overwhelming core strength and flexibility—all come together in a flawless display.
Be sure to check it out.
[A Must-See for Beginners] Amazing Pop Dance Choreography (11–20)
NBA Finals 2017JABBAWOCKEEZ
Jabbawockeez, a dance crew that gained worldwide attention after their success on an American audition show.
While they’re primarily a hip-hop dance crew, they also incorporate a lot of popping.
A performance where you can fully enjoy their style is their “NBA Finals 2017” piece.
The overwhelming synchronicity and energetic choreography infused with popping are especially striking.
The venue is huge, which makes the performance incredibly powerful—definitely check it out!
World of Dance Las Vegas 2014Fik-Shun
Are you familiar with the popular American audition show American Idol? While it’s not particularly well-known in Japan, there’s actually a related series focused on dance called So You Think You Can Dance.
Fik-Shun is one of the standout dancers who gained fame through that show.
In World of Dance Las Vegas 2014, you can experience his powerful popping dance performance.
Summer Dance Forever 2019Kite vs Hoan
A great popping dance performance isn’t limited to choreographed showcases like eliminations.
Popping battles are also a perfect way to experience its appeal.
Among popping battles, I especially recommend the one between Kite and Hoan at Summer Dance Forever 2019.
Kite’s style is classic, straight-up popping, while Hoan incorporates locking into his dance.
It’s truly a style-wars kind of battle, so be sure to check it out.
World of Dance Hawaii 2016Fik-Shun
Fik-Shun, the dancer who gained overwhelming popularity on the audition show So You Think You Can Dance.
He’s a pop dancer as famous as Poppin John, Nonstop, and Dytto.
Among his performances, one that especially drew attention is his “World of Dance Hawaii 2016” set.
His popping stands out for being extremely dynamic, unlike many other dancers.
It leaves a different impression from traditional popping, so be sure to check it out.