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Hip Hop – Summer Session
Originating in the Bronx, NYC during the 1970’s, Hip Hop is one of the most popular styles of dance and music today. Along with specific moves and grooves, hip hop boosts personal expression, style and confidence. In this session, dancers will learn moves, explore freestyle, choreography and music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s!
At the end of the session, there will be a final presentation on August 29th from 1:30-2PM at The DJD Dance Centre.
Dates: Tuesdays July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, NO CLASS AUGUST 8, 15, 22, 29 (8 Weeks) Final Presentation: August 29 1:30-2PM
Dancers can attend this class in person or online.
ASL interpretation available upon request.
This class is for people 16 years old and older.
TAUGHT BY: Chawna Exner
LOCATION: DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Avenue SE OR Online
Tuesdays | July 4 – August 29, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST*
*Participants are welcome to arrive between 12:30 and 1:00PM
Online through Zoom *Minimum number of participants required* The link will be sent to all registrants once we receive your class fees.
COST: $120.00 IN-PERSON
ONLINE: $80.00
Want to learn more about how our dance classes are accessible? Click here!
**Please note, dancers and movers attending in-person classes it is OPTIONAL to wear a 3-layer, non-woven mask while in the dance studio. This is subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Brodeur at ashley.brodeur@accessarts.ca**
About Chawna Exner
With a background largely in the styles of contemporary, jazz, and hip hop, Chawna has had a life-long passionate relationship with dance! After pursuing professional training in the University of Calgary Dance Program, Chawna crossed paths with the art of Burlesque and has since established herself as a prominent Burlesque artist under the stage name Eva Angel. Burlesque has brought her to grace many stages in Calgary and across Canada, including the Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton International Burlesque Festivals, Wild Mountain Music Fest, and Calgary’s High Performance Rodeo. In 2018, Chawna began work with an accessible dance company, Momo Movement (now National accessArts Centre), and has sought to discover ways to bring equity and accessibility into dance and Burlesque ever since.
