Hip Hop Beg


This class is taught by:

Frescy .

Ryan E

AKA "Frescy"
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:

  • Mon Sep 08 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .
  • Wed Sep 10 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
  • Wed Sep 10 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm with Eli .
  • Thu Sep 11 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Ryan I .
  • Sun Sep 14 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm with Jessica .
  • Mon Sep 15 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .
  • Wed Sep 17 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
  • Wed Sep 17 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm with Eli .
  • Thu Sep 18 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Ryan I .
  • Sun Sep 21 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm with Jessica .
  • Mon Sep 22 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .
  • Wed Sep 24 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Veronika .
  • Wed Sep 24 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm with Eli .
  • Thu Sep 25 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Ryan I .
  • Sun Sep 28 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm with Jessica .
  • Mon Sep 29 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm with Frescy .