Mini-Hop 6mos-3yrs
Kids 4-6yrs
Youth 7-10yrs
Pre-Teen 9-13yrs
Teen 13-18yrs
Adult 18yrs+
Junior 7-13yrs *experienced/advanced
Varsity 14-16yrs *experienced/advanced
Senior 16yrs+ *experienced/advanced

CLASS AGES

Open Level
suitable for: everyone! all levels welcome!
focus: basics of hiphop with fun choreography + combos suitable for various levels in one class! Offering “basics” and “challenge” options to apply based on the comfortability level of each dancer. This is a great class for someone to progress in level! *We always suggest this level as a good way to assess level and readiness.

Beginner (level 1)
suitable for: little to no experience in dance!
focus: this class moves at a slower pace learning the basics of hiphop moves, grooves, technique and hiphop education with fun choreography + combos!

Experienced (level 2)
suitable for: some experience in dance/hiphop classes - 1-3yrs
focus: this is the next step for anyone looking to push themselves as a recreational dancer who has a good understanding of hiphop foundation! Dancers are expected to have hiphop experience. Moving at a faster pace, dancers in this class are expected to have a good understanding of hiphop foundations in order to properly execute drills and choreography as needed. The aim is to provide a balance of feeling comfortable in your movements but also being offered challenges in order to grow as a hiphop dancer.

Intermediate (level 3)
suitable for: min 3-5yrs exp in dance/hiphop classes
focus: this is the next step for anyone looking to push themselves as a recreational dancer who has a good understanding of hiphop foundation! Dancers are expected to have hiphop experience. Moving at a faster pace, dancers in this class are expected to have a good understanding of hiphop foundations in order to properly execute drills and choreography as needed. The aim is to provide a balance of feeling comfortable in your movements but also being offered challenges in order to grow as a hiphop dancer.

Advanced / Pre-Professional / Professional (level 4)
suitable for:must be proficient in HipHop and have consecutive hiphop training *Teacher approval required
focus: this is for the seasoned hiphop dancer looking to up level their training. Some classes are request only to ensure the integrity of this class level as dancers must be at an Advanced level or above. Dancers must have a solid/advanced level of hiphop training. this class moves at a fast pace and dancers are required to have a solid foundation of hiphop understanding and experience. With challenging drills and choreography this class will be a push for dancers in ability, musicality, textures and skill.

CLASS LEVELS

Mini-Hop
Exposure at a young age is important! This is a class for the tiniest dancer! Teaching your little ones about musicality, rhythm and co-ordination, this short-term program is perfect for any little dancer wanting to get an early start to their dance training! Sing-a-longs, grooves and super funky moves! *Parent participation is required.

HipHop
Depending on the level, each class will begin with a brief warm up consisting of grooves, isolations, some stretching and basic co-ordination drills. Beginner classes tend to work on the above for the first half an hour of class, as well as adding cross floors, while more experienced classes will spend less time on the basics as dancers are expected to have this knowledge. Our HipHop classes are available in various levels with various instructors. Most of our classes will learn choreography + combos each class (with the exception of HipHop Technique classes).

HipHop Foundations
This class is perfect for someone who has never danced before! This class moves at a slower pace to ensure dancers understand moves and instruction as we hone in on the basic foundation of hiphop dance + movement. Building an understanding of foundation with beginner moves/grooves curated into combos to assist with retention and repetition.

HipHop Technique
Focusing on grooving, execution, texture, isolations as well as touching on various street styles such as Popping, Waving, Locking, Boogaloo, Old School Grooves, New School styles and more, these classes are great for any dancer!

Sass & Heels
This choreography class is girl power in dance form! While channeling your inner diva, you’ll be dancing to your favorite pop icons and gaining confidence by the step! Focusing on body awareness, isolations, body rolls, textures and hair flips, this class is sure to heighten your vibes and bring out your sassy side!

Freestyle/HipHop/Street Styles + Battle Prep 101 (Offered Intermittently)

Learn the ways of the cypher with grooves, drills, concepts, and exercises to help elevate your freestyle. This year we added a new element to the freestyle class and that is BATTLES. We cover the rules, the history, and how to make it to the finals with Battle Prep 101.

Breakdance (Offered Intermittently)
Learning and reviewing foundations of breakdance, this class will progress as needed based on the age/level of students. Usually these classes are less structured with the opportunity to grow in freestyling, cyphering and learning from fellow breakers as well as creating an atmosphere to explore strength, coordination and ability. 

House (Offered Intermittently)
Though House is not technically a ‘street style’, it is often associated with HipHop dance culture we are offer intermittent “open level” terms to satisfy your ‘up-groove’ needs! This class focuses on breaking down the elements of House dance, such as "footwork", "Jacking", “Lofting" and retraining your HipHop down groove into the House up groove. House dance often consists of fast and complex foot-oriented steps combined with fluid movements in the torso, as well as floor work.

Popping (Offered Intermittently)
Another specialty class offered ‘open level’, as a great introduction to Popping culture. It is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a ‘jerk’ in the dancer's body, referred to as a ‘pop’ or a ‘hit’. This is done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with various movements and poses. These dance styles include The Robot, Waving, Gliding and Tutting. Gabriel will guide you through a series of exercises and routines designed to improve your technique and help you master the fundamentals of popping. Whether you're looking to enhance your existing dance skills or try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to tap into the art of popping. (MUST HAVE DANCE EXPERIENCE)

Locking (Offered Intermittently)
Not to be confused with Popping, Locking is an old school funk style and the name is based on the concept of 'locking' movements, which means freezing from one fast moment and "locking" in a certain position, holding that position for short while and then continuing in the same speed as before. It relies on fast and precise arm and hand movement combined with more relaxed hips and legs. The movements are generally large and exaggerated and often very rhythmic and tightly synced with music. Locking is quite a performance oriented dance style, often interacting with the audience and some moves are quite comical in nature.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS