Year 6 have been having a brilliant time learning one of the newest additions to the Paris 2024 Olympics – breakdancing!

Phil from Hello Hip Hop (Primary Schools | Hip Hop Workshops | West Yorkshire (hellohiphop.org) has been working with Year 6 children during the course of this half term and they have absolutely loved it! We are so grateful to him for such fun, enjoyable and informative sessions. He’s been a superb role model to the children.

During the last half term children have learned about the key elements of Hip Hop, dance (bboyin’), the values of peace, unity, love, fun, graff writin’ and emceein. 

Here is what some of the children have said:
“I really like it because I can learn new things and improve my skills” – Eryn
“I think that P.E at the moment is very good. For once I feel like I’m not by myself. I like the way it involves expressing myself and it is very fun and different.” – Ethan
“I enjoy Hip Hop. Phil is nice as well. It is very fun and if you do not do it right, he will help you.” – Milly
“I think it’s great. I feel free and cool when either Phil or me dances.” – Austin H
“I think it’s is great that the school has done this as it is a place to express yourself and be free of worries.” – Isla M
“I am really enjoying it because you can be free and let your body move to the beat of the music.” Sophia L
“I think that it’s hard but I love it, it’s a way to make exercising fun. I struggle with a few things but overall it’s amazing!” Sophie W
“Breakdancing is so fun I love doing it and being able to express myself and it makes me feel quite confident!” Holly R
“It makes me really uplifted and calm.” Poppy
“It is a good experience and is teaching us loads of COOL moves. It is very fun!” – Ted PM
“I love it! He is fun and great at Hip Hop and breaking. It’s my favourite day of the week.” Evie B
“I like Phil. – he’s good at Hip Hop. He is very motivating and fun. He also gives out amazing stickers. I think he is very good!” Gracie
“I absolutely love the breaking P.E. Phil is very nice and teaches me new moves and how to improve. I really love it when we get to dance on the mat. This session gets me very excited for Wednesdays!” Isla C
“I am really enjoying the Hip Hop. It is a really refreshing thing to do on a morning. It wakes you up ready for the day. I love how kind and silly Phil is. He is a good P.E teacher.” Ruby B
“The breaking P.E sessions on Wednesday are amazing. Although some of the moves are difficult, I enjoy expressing myself through my dance moves and flavour of dance. I also enjoy learning new skills and I always try to do my best!” Connor B