@ DK Chinatown Studios
   Lvl 3, 39 Goulburn St, Chinatown

             DATE:  Every Sunday in July!
                         5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of July 09

    

                  TIME:   5pm-7pm  

        COST:  $100-Adults
                     $80-Youth 16 & under 

Open Bboy Workshops with Rush, come and learn:

- Top Rock ideas
- Go down concepts, Flow concepts
- Invading steps and movements, CC’s and changing direction ideas/concepts
- Battling and Cipher mentality
- Back moves, drills
- Exercises to help create, flip and manipulate movements
- History and Terminology, Musicality

   plus a lot more….

 

There is a limit of 20 max for the workshops so first in first serve!

To register please email me at bboy_rusha@hotmail.com

@ DK Chinatown Studios
Lvl 3, 39 Goulburn St, Chinatown

Hiro Sakuma

One of the very first street dancers to introduce the style to Japan, Hiro Sakuma is a legendary figure in Japan’s hip hop scene. He is a true OG in every sense of the word. The founder of the group Imperial JB’s, he went on the join the world reknown bboy crew Spartanic Rockers and win numerous competitions through the 80’s. In the 90’s he was part of the UK B-Boy Champs 98 winning crew and well as The Best Show at Battle of the Year 98 and 99. With his experience and respect he has been judge for several huge international events including Battle of the Year and Juste Debout. Always a keen supporter of all styles of street dance he has trained extensively in many styles including locking (where he has attained the highest level of commendation and achievement from Greg Campbellock Jnr) , soul, popping and hip hop in addition to his breaking skills and is teaching all over Japan as one of the most sought after instructors.
We are extremely lucky to be able to bring Hiro Sakuma to Australia, and are proud to offer his workshops to you. Come and check out one of the greats of Japan’s hip hop dance scene and learn from his experience and skill.
9th Tuesday 8:30 - Locking Open Class
10th Wednesday 8:30 - Hip Hop Foundations Open Class
11th Thursday 6:30 - Popping Open Class
12th Friday 7:30 - Soul Locking Open Class
13th Saturday - Sakuma’s Performance at Just Dance!
14th Sunday 1:30 - Locking Open Class
14th Sunday 4:30 - Hip Hop Open Class
17th Wednesday 7:30 - Soul Punking Open Class
17th Wednesday 9:00 - Hip Hop Foundations Open Class

Battle of the Year 1999 - Spartanic Rockers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB_h6YkrYo4

Also with Hiro Sakuma is one of his most talented and accomplished students. Mari Shigematsu has many credit’s to her name, as well as being Sakuma’s teching assistant. A student of dance for 13 years, Mari’s highlights include 2nd place at Soul Dance Contest 2004, Best 8 at 2005 UK-Bboy 2on2 Locking, Best 8 at Free Style Sessions Japan 2007, Guest Dancer at Taipei Street Dance Performance 2007 and best 8 in Locking Summit 2008. She’s happy to share her skills and dance with you guys. Come down and take her class!

Wednesday 5:30 - Freestyle Open Class
Sunday 12:00 - Girls Hip Hop Open Class

Classes have limited capacity. Please register by emailing jaye@dancekool.com to secure your place.
Hiro Sakuma

$35 for 1 class
$100 for 3 classes
$190 for 6 classes

All presold classes are non refundable.

Mari Shigematsu

$25 for 1 class
$20 for 1 class if you prepay before the class date.

All presold classes are non refundable.

Special DK International Guest 10 pass.
$300 - for 10 classes.
Can be used for all of Sakuma and Links classes as well as future international guests. 1 year validity.

Link McMillian

One of the greatest influnces in hip hop dance is here.

Link Mcmillian, a foudning member of Elite Force Crew, has choreographed and danced for many of the most important music artists in the world, including Michael Jackson hismelf. Throughout the years they have toured the world, opening and performing for some of the most important dance shows in the US, Asia and Europe. A respected and skilled teacher, he is regularly invited to teach master classes and workshops in some of the biggest studios worldwide. Now he’s coming to DK. Literally one of the biggest names in hip hop dance, come and experience Link McMillian, one of the most influential dancers of our time.

12th Friday 9:00 - House
13th Saturday - Link’s Performance at Just Dance!
14th Sunday 3:00 - Hip Hop Foundations
14th Sunday 6:00 - Hip Hop Freestyle
15th Monday 7:30 - Hip Hop Open
16th Tuesday 8:30 - Hip Hop Party Dance
17th Wednesday 6:00 - Hip Hop Foundations with Theory
19th Friday 7:30 - House Open
20th Saturday 5:30 - Hip Hop Open
20th Saturday 7:30 - Hip Hop Freestyle
21st Sunday 3:00 - Hip Hip Foundations
21st Sunday 5:00 - Hip Hop Freestyle

1 Class $40
4 classes $140
8 classes $260

Special DK International Guest 10 pass.
$300 - for 10 classes.
Can be used for all of Sakuma and Links classes as well as future international guests. 1 year validity.

Class spaces limited. Please email jaye@dancekool.com to secure your place.

Elite Force Showcase at KOD5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW6OsbH3bpk

Elite Force on Soul Train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KSBQsD7-KM

Elite Force on Main Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpqethC5Xts

About Elite Force:
ELITE FORCE began in 1992 forming on the set of MICHAEL JACKSON’S music video “REMEMBER THE TIME”. The term “ELITE” was used as a description of dancers in the front of the formation lineup in the video. We became the driving “FORCE” of the dance routine. As a result, we became the most notable dancers in the video. Soon after the video the exposure of the group came into full blast with us being seen in numerous music videos, television appearances, documentaries and music concerts.

Together with the entire MOPTOP family we created the backdrop and performance power behind many artists such as Mariah Carey, Wil Smith, TLC and many more. Our crew gained the reputation for always having the most innovative choreography stemming from being able to flow in a unified motion without missing a sound or beat and bringing the house down with our individual freestyles. The secret to ELITE FORCE’s tight delivery is credited to the “1ST HIP HOP CHOREOGRAPHER, Emilio Austin Jr. aka BUDDHA STRETCH”. STRETCH together with longtime friends and partners Henry “LINK” McMillan and Jamel “LOOSE JOINT” Brown helped form the basic foundation for the groups’ philosophy.

Since 1992 ELITE FORCE has been able to stay consistent and up to date. Although we have collaborated with many artists we still maintained our unique style. Elite Force has been founded with 3 members but later steadily grew to a crew of 6.

About Link
Henry “Link” - “For me, one of life’s greatest pleasure is being able to overwhelm people with the way I move.”

Henry grew up in the projects of Brooklyn, NYC. The first time his eyes landed on the art form happened when he watched his older sister as she got down to the beat. Shortly after Freestyle, Popping, Locking, Boogaloo and Breaking appeared he became fascinated by the styles of dance. He was determined to master these techniques of dancing by practicing relentlessly regardless of any mistakes that may have challenged him.

“It’s a great sense of satisfaction knowing that people appreciate dance the same way I do.”

In no time his natural ability to dance started to show. With a bit of confidence he entered many local talent shows and won most of them. At the age of 18 after graduating from Canarsie High School, opportunity knocked on his door when he met Rosie Perez. After meeting Perez, his career in dance & choreography started to take flight. His dedication finally started paying off when his style of dance landed him in the music videos of Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey. Today as a founding member of Elite Force’ he has become one of the world’s most charismatic figures in the art of freestyle dancing.

INTERNATIONAL GUEST WORKSHOPS

CHINATOWN DANCEKOOL

June 09

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Hiro Sakuma (Spartanic Rockers)

9th Tuesday 8:30          - Locking Open Class

10th Wednesday 8:30 - Hip Hop Foundations Open Class

11th Thursday 6:30 - Popping Open Class

12th Friday 7:30 - Soul Locking Open Class

13th Saturday               - Sakuma’s Performance at Just Dance!

14th Sunday 1:30 - Locking Open Class

14th Sunday 4:30 - Hip Hop Open Class

$35 for 1 class

$100 for 3 classes

$190 for 6 classes

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Mari Shigematsu

Wednesday 5:30   - Freestyle Open Class

Sunday 12:00 - Girls Hip Hop Open Class

$25 for 1 class

$20 for 1 class if you prepay before the class date.

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Link (Elite Force Crew)

12th Friday 9:00          - House

13th Saturday              - Link’s Performance at Just Dance!

14th Sunday 3:00        - Hip Hop Foundations

14th Sunday 6:00        - Hip Hop Freestyle

15th Monday 7:30       - Hip Hop Open

20th Saturday 5:30      - Hip Hop Open

20th Saturday 7:30      - Hip Hop Freestyle

21st Sunday 3:00         - Hip Hip Foundations

21st Sunday 5:00         - Hip Hop Freestyle

1 Class $40

4 classes $140

8 classes $260

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Special DK International Guest 10 pass.

$300 - for 10 classes.

Can be used for all of Sakuma and Links classes as well as future international guests. 1 year validity.

Class spaces limited. Please email jaye@dancekool.com to secure your place.

for more information on the events please follow the links Just Dance event

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=81501641445

Hiro Sakuma+Mari Shigemtasu

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=88575118170

Links workshop

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106898934362

Thursday 9th April
@ DK Chinatown Studios

Granite Roc is a member of the world renowned Massive Monkees crew. Based in Seattle, the Massive Monkees have travelled the world wide gaining noteriety and fame while winning many prestigious competitions and titles such as Bboy Summit and Hip Hop Oppression.
Granite has been bboying for 12 years and brings a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the dance. His workshop will cover all facets of breaking from top rocks to drops to power. Come and learn from this special guest from the US!

$20 per 90 minute class.
10 pass may be used with money to make up to $20.
Unlimited pass may not be used.

Please send an email to jaye@dancekool.com to register

10th - 18th April 2009
@ DK Chinatown Studios.

Greg Campbellock Jnr’s Classes
4 Day Easter Holdiay Intensive Course
10th - 8:30pm - 10:00pm
11th - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
12th - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
13th - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
With Greg Campbelock Jnr. and Win
1 90 minute class per day
Registeration is essential, limited places.
$130 for 4 days. Fee must be paid by 8th April
Email jaye@dancekool.com to register your place.

Open Locking Workshop with Greg Campbelock Jnr. and Win
17th April Friday 8:30pm - 10:00pm
18th April Saturday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
$35 for 1 class, $60 for 2.
Email jaye@dancekool.com to register your place.

Dancekool is proud to present the legendary locker himself, Greg Campbelock Jnr along with famous Taiwanese locking dancer Win!

Greg Campbelock Jnr.is one of the most famous figures in the history of locking and funkstyle dance. Member of the legendary locking group “The Lockers” he is the pioneer and originator of many of the locking movements and steps performed worldwide today. His knowledge of the dance is unrivaled and his expreience of the times and history of locking make him one of it’s greatest teachers. With years of experience, countless performances, battles, events and shows in his long career he continues to teach locking dance and most importantly keep it funky. The teacher to famous entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Usher as well as amazing and talented lockers from all over the world such as Originatlity Lockers, Hiro Sakuma, Sugapop, Gemini and P-Lock. Now Dancekool has brought him to Australia so you can learn from the master himself. Let’s keep it funky.

Career Highlights:
Teacher and choreogrpaher for:
Jackson 5
Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson
Usher
Originality Lockers (Korea)
Hiro Sakume (Japan)
Ricky (Bebop Crew)
Shuffle (Japen)
Toy and Win (Taiwan)
Flo Master (Footwork Fanatix)
Sugapop (ElectricBoogaloos)
Gemini (France)
Scramblelock (Canada)
P.Lock (Juste Debout Locking Champion)
among many others

Internationally Judges Locking for:
Freestyle Sessions
Beatronic Japan
Battle of the Year
4 Da Next Level
and mant more

Performances
First generation “Soul Train” dancer
Member of “The Lockers”

Also we’re glad to have another famous Locking dancer to support Greg in his Australia tour.

Shock Win’s Intensive Locking Course

3 Day Intensive Course
$120 for 3 days.
Easter Long Weekend
10th Friday - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
12th Sunday - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
13th Monday - 1:00pm -3:00pm

A 11 year veteran of the locking dance, Win is one of Greg’s greatest students. A legend of Locking in Taiwan he has been acredited with many awards in locking competitions and battles. Trained by some of the best lockers in the world he has decided to come down to Australia as well to teach alongside Greg.

In conjunction with Greg Campbelock’s workshop, Dancekool is proud to present a seperate easter course with Shock Win of Taiwan. Win’s course is designed to run parralel with Greg’s to reinforce student’s understanding and execution of locking foundation, moves, tecnique and musicality. The course will be conducted in 2 hour classes over 2 days. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best!

Taught by:
Don Campbellock
Greg Campbellock Jr.
Hiro Sakuma
Loose Caboose
Tony Go Go
Fluky Luke

Awards:
2005 Received Locking Master Promoter award from Greg
2006 Received Level III Locking Master Student Award from Greg.
2008 1st Place - Freestyle Session - How The West Was Won Locking Contest (USA)
2008 1st Place - Freestyle Session Taiwan
2009 2nd Place - Circle of Fire Locking Battle (Taiwan)

Places limited. Register by emailing jaye@dancekool.com
Course fee must be paid up front by April 8th 2009.

So come and learn from one of the founders of Locking itself. There may not be another opportunity to learn from one of the greats, so take the chance, come down and get funky with Greg Campbellock Jr. and Win!

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