Street Dance
A really great way for kids to get together and release some energy to great music. Fantastic exercise and brilliant for building confidence and self-esteem!
Our Teachers; Xavi When teaching Street Dance, Xavi is celebrated for his creative approach to the style. In his classes, he weaves the elegance and intricacy of Vogue style with the fiery passion of Dancehall style. Drawing from Vogue, which is based on the feminine appearance and movement, he integrates its five core elements: hands, catwalk, duckwalk, spins/dips, and floor - elements inspired by a diverse range of dance genres, from Modern Dance to Ballet. In addition to this, Xavi infuses the rhythmic pulse of Dancehall, a genre deeply rooted in the dance halls of 1970s Jamaica, evolving from reggae and roots styles, with a distinct emphasis on vibrant hip movements and high energy. Xavi's combined style becomes a dance experience that bridges the subtle artistry of vogue with the dynamism of Dancehall. When the elegance and precision of Vogue meet the raw energy of Dancehall, it results in a commercial street dance style, that is fresh and captivating, perfectly suited for the stage and screen. The fusion of these two styles under the banner of commercial dance showcases the evolution of street dance, proving that traditions can be preserved even as they are reinvented for new audiences. Steph Steph has played with many styles of Street and Hip Hop throughout the years and continues to showcase this when teaching. Steph particularly likes to look into the history of Hip Hop grooves such as Bart Simpson, Smurfing, ALT Stomp and many more. This style creates a really strong foundation for students to find their own uniqueness and style on a movement. Allowing the space to play with the grooves and find ways to freestyle through movements.Steph is particularly interested in the history of Street and also likes to incorporate Popping, Locking, Robotics and Animation movement. This style can help add additional dynamic layers to a performance. Other huge areas of Street history which Steph believes is important to delve into and teach is Disco, Dancehall and Vogue, which all really made their way up during the 60's and 70's. With these styles coming from different cultures; Vogue from Harlem, Ballroom and Dancehall from Jamaican Reggae roots and Disco from the American nightlife. All these styles come together to create a space that keeps history moving forward and empowers those learning the culture rich and diverse genre of Street Dance. Through her knowledge and experience Steph has developed her own unique style and strongly believes in the value of sharing Street's history with the dancers so they too can understand its roots and develop their own styles. Primary Street (Age 4-7) Thursdays 4:30-5:15 The Hub (Class currently full but contact us to join the waiting list) Junior Street 1 (Year 5+) Saturdays 10:40-11:40 St Luke's (Class currently full but contact us to join the waiting list) Junior Street 2 (Year 2+) Saturdays 11:45-12:45 St Luke's Teen Street (Year 7+) Saturdays 11:00-12:00 The Hub TERM DATES AND FEES; THURSDAYS 11th, 18th and 25th January 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th February 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March SATURDAYS 13th, 20th and 27th January 3rd, 10th and 24th February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March THURSDAY PRIMARY TERM FEES: £71.50 JUNIOR & TEEN TERM FEES: £75.00 (or calculated for those who join mid-term) TERM FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE |
Testimonials
"Fi, thank you for all the hard work. S refused to perform with other dance schools she's been a part of previously but she's really enjoyed street dancing with you and has come out of her shell. We were shocked she did a solo which says a lot about your connection and encouragement with them. Thank you!"
"I can highly recommend this class, My 7yr old son joined and loves it! Thanks Fi for your inspiration"
"I was so impressed with the classes, the girls have improved so much in such a short time with you"
"Fi, thank you for all the hard work. S refused to perform with other dance schools she's been a part of previously but she's really enjoyed street dancing with you and has come out of her shell. We were shocked she did a solo which says a lot about your connection and encouragement with them. Thank you!"
"I can highly recommend this class, My 7yr old son joined and loves it! Thanks Fi for your inspiration"
"I was so impressed with the classes, the girls have improved so much in such a short time with you"