Hip-hop dance incorporates street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping. Emily will integrate floor and footwork as well isolations, strength and flexibility and more.

HipHop Foundation 15yrs+

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Have you been wanting to get back into dance or try something fresh and new? This class is an intro to Hip-Hop culture through street dance. Improve your coordination and build confidence as we build community. In this welcoming environment, we will teach you the fundamentals of Hip-Hop in a supportive and fun way. Let’s go!

This HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, across-the-floor grooves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes many styles and will be a funky GOOD TIME. Prepare to move, get groovy, and work your brain-body connection.
This class will make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky, funky fine.

NO previous experience is needed; it is just the desire to learn and grow new neural pathways.
This class will focus on the foundational moves of Hip-Hop and build your confidence, even if you are new to taking a class. If you know the basis, you will get variations to play with and added layers. We will add layers of speed and complexity as the weeks go by. Sammy will dive into the groove and help you feel it in your bones.

Three Session Options:

Full Session runs Sept 14th-Dec 7th     $255  +gst

First Session runs Sept 14th-Oct 26th  $135  +gst

Second session runs Nov 2nd-Dec 8th   $135 +gst

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Foundation w. Sammy Jade – Monday 6:30 pm (15yrs+)/ This class will break down the basics. You’ll still sweat and work hard, with emphasis on learning the foundation of this style. You can stay at this level for several years and keep building your foundation; this will stay fresh.

Level UP!  w. Sammy Jade- Monday 7:30 pm (15yrs+)/ We start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. We add progressively to keep it fresh for those who have been there a minute. This is not a beginner class. It is appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience or those who are quick with trickier coordination, and who can do dances like the Roger Rabbit, Party Machine, Running Man, Wop, and more with swag and confidence. It’s time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

HipHop Inter/ADv. – Tuesday 8:15 pm/Weds 6pm / This class is for more experienced dancers, who are ready to work on performance layers, complexity and choreo.

90’s Hip Hop w. Slava- Thursdays 5:30 pm (Adult/Older Youth 15yrs+) Love the music and moves of the Golden Age of Hip Hop? Then this is more for you. Expect to sweat. Open level

Afro House Open Level – Exact Dates/Times TBA

House Open Level – Tues  6pm/ If you love good beats, moving your feet and whole being, and are ready to sweat and get down, this is for YOU! This class will cover the foundation and will be open to a variety of levels, so there will be more basic coordination that will be layered on more complexity as well as the weeks progress. House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate Level – Tues 7 pm- already have your jack, farmer, chase step, loose legs, latin swirl, pas de bourre, etc  locked in? Ready to add speed and complexity to your footwork and get super loose? This is your class for it.

If you are unsure, email us and let’s chat!

If you are between levels…TAKE TWO classes and bump up your confidence with your muscle memory. Bring Clean, non-marking shoes, water and maybe a sweat towel 🙂

Hip Hop ages 5-7yrs

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This all levels HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day,  across the floor moves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles and music.

Class will include conversations about HipHop Culture and its history. This class will be fun and uplifting, and dancers will have a chance to add their own flair to the material taught.

No experience needed, just a desire to have fun and learn.
Dancers need CLEAN indoor non marking shoes.

Fall Term runs Sept 16th-Dec 9th.

Fee is $250 + GST

Originally from Toronto, Sammy Jade is a teacher, multi-disciplinary healing artist and performer. She was introduced to the love of Hip Hop, watching her older cousins groove to breaks & beats. Growing up, Hip Hop wasn’t taught in formal classes yet. Music videos were her instructors, basement floors were her studio space, and cyphers were just another way to hang out with friends. In school, organically, Sammy’s dance crew and step team made choreographies to perform for her peers at lunch, in the hallways and onstage. As a young adult she continued to street dance as a form of self-expressio,n sharing this love for Hip Hop culture, naturally learning party moves at underground events. Sammy Jade’s credits include Luminato Festival, Kultura, Hysteria Festival, LadyFest Toronto, as well as venues such as the Roy Thompson Hall and The Rogers Centre, in Toronto. She has toured across Quebec, performing at venues like L’impérial, Le Cercle, in Québec City, as well as Club Soda in Montreal for POP Montréal. In 2008, Sammy Jade participated in Pierre Maraval’s photo exhibition, Toronto’s Mille Femme, a tribute to 1,000 artistic, creative, and inspiring women from Toronto and their protégés, who embody the passion and heritage of the city. Sammy Jade is honoured to share her love of street dance styles with Slava’s DanceFusion Studio.

For info on how to register with our new platform, refer to the short video tutorial at the top of the Schedule Page

Hip Hop Inter/Adv 16yrs+

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Some exciting developments with this class: it will run Sept-April, and build progressively. Think: CREW!

Payment will still be done in two terms, but the momentum will build through the year. There will be some additional performances and training opportunities.

This Inter/ADV level ….make sure you are registered for the appropriate class for your level of experience. This is geared for dancers with a few years of hip hop under their belt and are confident, have some swag, and ready for more complex choreo as well as freestyle.

Dancers at this level are confident with choreo retention and performance and are actively honing that edge.

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Foundation w. Sammy Jade – Monday 6:30 pm (15yrs+)/ This class will break down the basics. You’ll still sweat and work hard, with emphasis on learning the foundation of this style. You can stay at this level for several years and keep building your foundation; this will stay fresh.

Level UP!  w. Sammy Jade- Monday 7:30 pm (15yrs+)/ We start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. We add progressively to keep it fresh for those who have been there a minute. This is not a beginner class. It is appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience or those who are quick with trickier coordination, and who can do dances like the Roger Rabbit, Party Machine, Running Man, Wop, and more with swag and confidence. It’s time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

HipHop Inter/ADv. – Tuesday 8:15 pm / This class is for more experienced dancers, who are ready to work on performance layers, complexity and choreo.

90’s Hip Hop w. Slava- Thursdays 5:30 pm (Adult/Older Youth 15yrs+) Love the music and moves of the Golden Age of Hip Hop? Then this is more for you. Expect to sweat. Open level

Afro House Open Level – Exact Dates/Times TBA

House Open Level – Tues  6pm/ If you love good beats, moving your feet and whole being, and are ready to sweat and get down, this is for YOU! This class will cover the foundation and will be open to a variety of levels, so there will be more basic coordination that will be layered on more complexity as well as the weeks progress. House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate Level – Tues 7 pm- already have your jack, farmer, chase step, loose legs, latin swirl, pas de bourre, etc  locked in? Ready to add speed and complexity to your footwork and get super loose? This is your class for it.

If you are unsure, email us and let’s chat!

If you are between levels…TAKE TWO classes and bump up your confidence with your muscle memory. Bring Clean, non-marking shoes, water and maybe a sweat towel 🙂

HipHop Open Level 11-15yrs

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This HipHop class will include will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, across the floor grooves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles. Class will include conversations about HipHop Culture and it’s the history. This class will be fun and uplifting with upbeat popular music and include a choreography to perform and is open to any level of experience. No experience needed. If students have done Hip Hop before , moves will be layered so everyone is met where they are at.

Autumn Term runs Sept 16th-Dec 9th.

Fee is $262 + GST

Originally from Toronto, Sammy Jade is a teacher, multi-disciplinary healing artist and performer. She was introduced to the love of Hip Hop, watching her older cousins groove to breaks & beats. Growing up, Hip Hop wasn’t taught in formal classes yet. Music videos were her instructors, basement floors were her studio space, and cyphers were just another way to hang out with friends. In school, organically, Sammy’s dance crew and step team made choreographies to perform for her peers at lunch, in the hallways and onstage. As a young adult she continued to street dance as a form of self-expression, sharing this love for Hip Hop culture, naturally learning party moves at underground events. Sammy Jade’s credits include Luminato Festival, Kultura, Hysteria Festival, LadyFest Toronto, as well as venues such as the Roy Thompson Hall and The Rogers Centre, in Toronto. She has toured across Quebec, performing at venues like L’impérial, Le Cercle, in Québec City, as well as Club Soda in Montreal for POP Montréal. In 2008, Sammy Jade participated in Pierre Maraval’s photo exhibition, Toronto’s Mille Femme, a tribute to 1,000 artistic, creative, and inspiring women from Toronto and their protégés, who embody the passion and heritage of the city. Sammy Jade is honoured to share her love of street dance styles with Slava’s DanceFusion Studio.

HipHop Intermediate – 15yrs+

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This HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, and across-the-floor moves.
This class is for students who have done HipHop a minute, have a solid foundation and are confident and ready to push themselves with faster-paced and complex choreography and freestyle.

Appropriate for dancers with several years of training who want a challenge and who can keep up with more complex material.

Ready to challenge your confidence with freestyle and work on more complex choreography at faster speed? This is for you 🙂

For students who are enrolled in at least 2+ classes a week! Email for exceptions.

Fall Session runs from Sept 15th – Dec 8th.  $275+ GST

Ivan Touko may make some guest appearances!

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Foundation w. Sammy Jade – Monday 6:30 pm (15yrs+)/ This class will break down the basics. You’ll still sweat and work hard, with emphasis on learning the foundation of this style. You can stay at this level for several years and keep building your foundation; this will stay fresh.

Level UP!  w. Sammy Jade- Monday 7:30 pm (15yrs+)/ We start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. We add progressively to keep it fresh for those who have been there a minute. This is not a beginner class. It is appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience or those who are quick with trickier coordination, and who can do dances like the Roger Rabbit, Party Machine, Running Man, Wop, and more with swag and confidence. It’s time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

HipHop Inter/ADv. – Tuesday 8:15 pm / This class is for more experienced dancers, who are ready to work on performance layers, complexity and choreo.

90’s Hip Hop w. Slava- Thursdays 5:30 pm (Adult/Older Youth 15yrs+) Love the music and moves of the Golden Age of Hip Hop? Then this is more for you. Expect to sweat. Open level

Afro House Open Level – Exact Dates/Times TBA

House Open Level – Tues  6pm/ If you love good beats, moving your feet and whole being, and are ready to sweat and get down, this is for YOU! This class will cover the foundation and will be open to a variety of levels, so there will be more basic coordination that will be layered on more complexity as well as the weeks progress. House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate Level – Tues 7 pm- already have your jack, farmer, chase step, loose legs, latin swirl, pas de bourre, etc  locked in? Ready to add speed and complexity to your footwork and get super loose? This is your class for it.

If you are unsure, email us and let’s chat!

If you are between levels…TAKE TWO classes and bump up your confidence with your muscle memory. Bring Clean, non-marking shoes, water and maybe a sweat towel 🙂

HipHop Open Level 13yrs+

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This HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, across-the-floor combos, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles and will be a good time moving to great music.  Prepare to move, get funky, and dance hard. Open to all levels of experience, so if you are new or have danced hip hop before, this class will make you bounce and rock no matter what, layers will be offered to build complexity for those with more experience.

Learn choreo combos for fun.

The autumn term runs from Sept 17th-Dec 10th.

The fee is $262 + GST.