Hip hopper

I know many of you are shocked when you find out that I am a hip hop dance instructor. I guess that's because many of you don't really know the real Coffee CubBuster! :o) Seriously, I have spent much of my life dancing, but in the form of ballet, jazz, modern, and competition. Upon graduating from UGA, I began to sincerely miss dancing  so I looked into some adult classes. I found an Introduction to Hip Hop class that I thought would be fun. I'd taken a lot of different intro courses in the past including Folk dance, African stomp, Broadway dance, and Lyrical dance to name a few. So I was pumped to add this genre to my repertoire. I was in the process of looking for a new job at the time, and upon overhearing my discussion with a fellow dancer, my instructor suggested I teach dance! I couldn't believe it! Of course that would be an awesome job, but I wasn't good enough (or so I thought). After organizing a dance resume, getting references, and sweating profusely at the thought of having to choreograph anything, I finally started teaching my own Intro to Hip Hop class two years ago! I teach 8-12 year olds, and it's a blast! We even have a recital at the end of the year. I'll have to record my girls and post it later. Now, keep in mind I teach through a church gym, so it's more like jazz with a funk twist. The challenge comes in coming up with moves and songs that are appropriate for this age group and setting. I still take drop-in adult hip hop classes in order to stay inspired and come up with new steps. Truly this opportunity is one of many blessings in my life.

I found a creative piece of choreography to One Republic's "Apologize." Too bad I can't come up with stuff like this.... (yeah its a guy dancing btw).... If you're not into dance, you may just think it's weird, but that's okay. I think curling is weird! :o)    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUAXLlomC-Q