Abstract: When observing the pre existing body of knowledge, several trends emerged in the field

of dance education and use in modern day. Many studies discussed the use of dance as an

intervention in classrooms, therapy settings, and beyond, but none of these studies discussed

what style of dance is easiest to use in these forums. The researcher constructed a quasi

experimental study that utilized 6 participants in Hampton High School who had little to no prior

dance experience who were given surveys and attended an in person experiment. Participants

learned three dances, one jazz, one hip hop, and one ballet combination, and self-reported their

enjoyment and eagerness to learn more about the style. The researcher found that jazz was the

easiest for participants and it was the most enjoyable, followed by hip hop, then ballet coming in

last. It must be taken into account that 5 of the 6 participants had partaken in a musical in the

past year, so they were familiar with the fast paced learning environment they were placed into

which propelled the success of the study. In future research, one should strive to test on true

novices to see if these results vary, and test to see if there is any correlation between athletic

success and dance performance.

Key Words: Dance, Beginner, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Average Time, Mirror Technique