The leader then steps back using his right foot, and the follower simply steps forward with her left foot. After which, the leader then steps his left foot to the left, and the follower does the same with her right foot. Then they close out the steps by simply closing their feet together, wherein the leader simply brings his right foot together with his left, and the follower does the same, bringing her left foot together with her right. Modern dance choreographers have utilized traditional styles with emphasis on African American dance routines to create unique and active maneuvers that is common in today's competitive dance floor. Learning To Dance There is no fixed style you have to learn if you want to try out African American dancing. History Of Hip Hop Dance Hip Hop dance made its mark early in the 1900 s when it became a part of the Hip Hop culture, more specifically when people living in the Bronx, New York, began dancing it on the streets, especially when professional Hip Hop dance crews and groups began to form and compete against one another. The dance was actually performed in 2/4 times. Since then, it has taken different forms and adaptation in a variety of time signatures. The jig is actually divided into different forms, all of which would be discussed in this article. Light Jig Among all the different types of jigs, the light jig is considered to be the fastest as it is performed in 6/8 times. White is also a favorite color for stage performances. Though shoes with heels are preferred due to the sounds they make that goes well with intricate footwork, many have found flat shoes to be comfortable as well and is a common choice for simpler tap routines. Also, tap shoes should have a snug or tight fit on the dancer's feet for better control over their footwork. Native dancing was cultivated by the druids to celebrate the seasons and to worship deities and nature-god icons, like the oak tree. The Celts helped evolve the native Irish dance by introducing dancing styles from Europe. Similar contribution to the art was also made by the Normans in the 12th century.