Our beginner foundations of hip hop classes at Peridance feature several experienced instructor options. Please carefully review the instructor methods and teaching styles described below and choose an instructor whose approach best aligns with your personal learning needs and preferences.
Instructor 1: Tweetboogie
Always representing the South Bronx with pride and authenticity, Tweetboogie is deeply devoted to teaching the street styles of hip-hop. She enjoys traveling throughout the world to teach in diverse countries, including Japan, Poland, China, the Philippines, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and South Africa, among others. Tweetboogie's professional experience is extensive; she has assisted with choreography on prestigious shows such as "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" in collaboration with Luther Brown. Her passion and talent have led her to work with top-tier artists, including Jay-Z, Fergie, Mya, Shareefa, LL Cool J, Mary J Blige, Ryan Leslie, Shakira, and recently Wynter Gordon. She has created choreography for commercial advertisements, including iPod and Nike commercials produced in Europe. Tweetboogie recently choreographed music videos for Jazmine Sullivan's releases "Holding You Down" and "10 Seconds" and created the stage show choreography for the Mary J Blige Tour. She was also the host of MTV's "Dances From The Hood" on-demand programming. Two of her most notable accomplishments include teaching hip-hop moves to Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King as a guest choreographer on "The Oprah Show."
Class Description: Tweetboogie teaches a dynamic mixture of different hip-hop street style dances while emphasizing how to use the correct feeling and authentic expression behind every single move, creating depth and authenticity in student performances.
Schedule: Mondays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Instructor 2: Tomoe Carr
Tomoe Carr is an accomplished and versatile artist with a diverse professional background. She began her dance journey in Japan before traveling to New York City to refine her skills across a comprehensive spectrum of dance styles, including hip hop, modern dance, and ballet. With an extensive training background from Next Generation New York Studios, Japan, and instruction from esteemed mentors, she has showcased her considerable talent on various prestigious platforms, including performances with Disney and on Saturday Night Live. Tomoe is widely recognized for her exceptional prowess in competitive dance battles and for her commitment to community-focused artistic initiatives. She is respected throughout the dance community for her dedication to both artistic excellence and meaningful advocacy, making substantial and impactful contributions through her performances, teaching, and community outreach activities conducted nationwide.
Class Description: This hip-hop fundamentals class offers a comprehensive introduction to hip-hop through drilling grooves, learning party steps, and mastering foundational movements. The class will consist of breaking down simple hip-hop grooves into understandable components. You will drill the movements to develop an understanding of fundamental techniques, musicality, and the rich history of hip-hop culture. This class features no choreography combinations, making it an ideal and perfect fit for anyone who has never previously taken a hip-hop class and wants to begin learning the essential foundations of hip-hop.
Schedule: Fridays 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
