Hip Hop Beg
This class is taught by:
Frescy .
Ryan E
AKA "Frescy"
IG @frescystkz
IG @frescystkz
@ Pulse Since: 2011
Styles Taught: Beginner and intermediate Hip Hop, Intermediate and beginner Breaking, 90's Hip Hop, Kids Hip Hop/Breaking
Worldwide Training: Freestyles Session LA Workshops, Skillsometer Montreal Workshops, Bring Tha Noise YEG, "Kaeja elevations" Certified
Dance Credentials:
2023 Top 8 "JOAT" - 1vs1 Breaking (Montreal)
2023 Champion "Sutairu Vol. 2" - 1vs1 Breaking (Calgary)
2022 Champion "Sutairu Vol. 1" - 1vs1 Breaking (Calgary)
2023 Champion "Jingle Breaks Rock" - 2vs2 Breaking (Calgary)
2022 Champion "Jingle Breaks Rock" - 2vs2 Breaking (Calgary)
2023 3rd Place "Canada CDS National Championships" - 1vs1 Bboy (Vancouver)
2023 Top 16 Redbull BC One Cypher Canada - 1vs1 Bboy (Vancouver)
2023 Top 4 "Rock Harder: Bonnie and Clyde" Invite - 2vs2 Breaking (Toronto)
2022 Runner Up "Calgary Hip Hop Festival" - 1vs1 Breaking (Calgary)
2022 Runner Up "Nanterious Break Canada Qualifier" - 1vs1 Breaking (Vancouver)
2022 Runner Up "Nanterious Break Canada Cypher" - 1vs1 Breaking (Calgary)
2022 Top 16 "Canada National CDS Championship" - 1vs1 Bboy (Montreal)
2022 Runner Up x2 "The Flyest" - 1vs1 Bboy & 1vs1 Open Styles (Calgary)
2021 Top 16 "Canada National CDS Championship" - 1vs1 Bboy (Toronto)
2021 Runner Up "The Flyest in Vancity" - 1vs1 Breaking (Vancouver)
2021 Ryan threw his first jam CABIN FEVER Open Styles Jam Summer 2021
2016 Championship "Survival of the Illest" Youth 3vs3 (Montreal)
Championship "Kid Nasty's Back to School Battle"
2012-2015 - Trained with Beast Machine
2018-2020 - Trained with Gateway
Performed with: Beast Machine, LV8, Gateway, Cirque de la Nuit,, SAIT Trojans, Jocelyn Alice
Crew: Streetkidz, Team Mayhem, Alumni of Beast Machine, Alumni of Gateway
Big Names: Lady-C, Tara Wilson, Kid David, Rhapsody James, Spicy, Monsta Pop/Hyablak, Logistix, Ynot, Tash, Troy Sexton, Greentek, Queen Roch, Vicious, Frostflow, Thaiyo, 4everfresh, Venum, Wicket and many more
Ryan loves Hip Hop & Streetdance, and wants to share that love and respect that he has for it. Ryan strives to expand his vocabulary, knowledge and level up constantly, humbly, and keep the perspective of always being a student. Aside from battling and teaching, he loves theatre work and creating choreography. He is one of our MVP's and is actively battling in various cities as well as training/expanding his knowledge.
Veronika .
Veronika
AKA "Verno"
IG @ Veronikastruttt
@Pulse since: 2012
Crews: Beast Machine Alumni, Gateway graduate, Flomatk, Team Mayhem
Styles taught: hip hop, strictly steps, heels (Vern's variety class), absolute beginner house, and kids classes
Big names: Marle Hightower, Mr Wiggles, Suga Pop, Hya/Monsta Pop, Ebnfloh, Chris Bonus, Lady C, Saxson Fraser, Ynot, Popin' Pete, Link, Buddah Stretch, Caleaf Sellers, Seku, Ken Swift, etc.
Performances: Harlem Globetrotters, Jocelyn Alice, Bridgeman Packer, The Gateway Show, Rewind, WE Day, Ted talk
Veronika started dancing at Pulse in 2012 taking youth classes. After a couple years, she joined the Beast Machine training program where she stayed for 7 years before graduating into the Gateway Project. She has traveled across North America to compete and train with Hip Hop legends in all styles. Hip hop is her favorite style. Veronika works on the admin team, teaches kids classes, teaches adult classes and is currently in Flomatk!
Eli .
Eli E
AKA "Elijah Blu "
IG @ elistkz
@ Pulse Since: 2012
Styles Taught: Hip Hop, Breaking
Worldwide Training: Freestyles Session LA Workshops, EB's Camp
Dance Credentials: Trained in Beast Machine 2014-2018, Gateway program (2018-2022)
Performed with: Beast Machine, Gateway, Jocelyn Alice
Crew: Streetkidz, Team Mayhem, Alumni of Beast Machine, Alumni of Gateway, Pulse MVP
Big Names: Lady-C, Tara Wilson, Kid David, Rhapsody James, Spicy, Monsta Pop/Hyablak, Logistix, Ynot, Tash, Troy Sexton, Ken Swift, Wiggles, Suga Pop, Popin' Pete
Eli considers himself a funny guy, so if you ever see him around, be sure to tell him a joke! He can ride a unicycle, brews his own kombucha, and can spin on one finger!!
Eli is one of our MVP's and he is actively battles in various cities and training. He has been at Pulse consistently since 2012 doing Beast Machine, Gateway, teaching and taking classes.
Ryan I .
Ryan I
AKA "Yoshi"
IG @ ryan.iwanaka
@ Pulse Since: 2012
Styles Taught: Hip Hop, Youth hip hop and breaking
Performed with: Justin Bieber, Harlem Globetrotters
Crew: Beast Machine Alumni, Gateway graduate, Vessel Collective, Team Mayhem
Big Names: Link, Cebo, Kid David, Sekou, Buddah Stretch, Lady C, Logistix, Toyin, Caleaf, Popin Pete, Troy Sexton, Ebnfloh, Marlee Hightower, Mr Wiggles etc.
Ryan's journey at pulse began when he was 6 years old. He began in youth classes after being inspired by watching his older brother perform at one of the Pulse Shows. He then joined the program Beast Machine where his dancing excelled through the opportunity of meeting amazingly talented artists and learning from them. Ryan found different styles of dance in which he fell in love with, like Popping and Hip hop! He has great respect for the culture.
Jessica .
Jess
IG @ Jess_I_O
Styles taught: Hip Hop beginner
Trained in hip hop and street dance, Jess has been a dancer, teacher and choreographer for over 18 years, and has worked with students of all ages and levels. Passionate about creating a welcoming and inspiring environment, her classes are rooted in connection, music, history and soul.
*INDOOR SHOES REQUIRED*
This class is designed for beginners new to Hip Hop or in the process of learning its foundational elements.
Learn the iconic Hip Hop party dances from the '80s and '90s to today, including the Alf, Bart Simpson, Biz Markie, Lite Feet, and James Brown. This class also covers choreography, across-the-floor drills, and the latest moves and grooves that define the style.
Duration: 60 mins
Upcoming classes:
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Sign Up Mon Sep 29 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 01 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 01 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm with Eli .
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Sign Up Thu Oct 02 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Ryan I .
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Sign Up Sun Oct 05 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm with Jessica .
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Sign Up Mon Oct 06 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 08 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 08 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm with Eli .
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Sign Up Thu Oct 09 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Ryan I .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 15 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm with Eli .
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Sign Up Thu Oct 16 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Ryan I .
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Sign Up Sun Oct 19 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm with Jessica .
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Sign Up Mon Oct 20 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .
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Sign Up Wed Oct 22 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
