Streetdance
Tom's classes are an interesting combination of moves coming from different styles of Hip-Hop such as urban dance, old school locking, popping, boogaloo), new style, house, mixed with some contemporary styles
After years of experience of hip-hop and contemporary dance, Tom has created an exciting and unique fusion where the 'versatility' of contemporary is mixed with the 'groove' of hip-hop, r'n'b with a little old school and funk thrown in for good measure.
If you are keen to perfect your style come to the Street Tech classes where you'll practice movement drills and creative exercises to enable you to improve on the core techniques of the various Hip-hop dance styles. Each week will focus on one or two techniques such as 'Hits' and 'Waves' (Popping) with a chance to practice them in the Street Routine class.
These classes are designed for everyone in mind, so whether you are a weekend dancer, performer, teacher or you just dance for fun,make sure you try out these amazing classes, taught in a simple easy to follow way.
Don't miss the chance to improve your dance skills and to have fun. If you are a beginner or more advanced this class will allow you to extend your knowledge and foundation of dance, come and see what your mind and body are able to do!
In the New Year Tom will start to teach classes in each individual style depending on what people would like to learn. Also if you would like to have a small private class for your group of friends in any particular style or even One to One tuition, Tom is available to help in any way he can.
Performance and Choreography bookings also available, please contact studio 22 for more info.
Street dance is becoming hugely popualr and this is a great class to learn some basics as well as some new styles and moves.
Class will be taken by Tom Willoughby. Freelance Instructor
Adults Street Tech Thursday - 7 - 8pm
Adults Street Routine Thursday 8 - 9pm
£5 for 1 hour
Bul buy 10 class for only £40!
Bookings will be taken as places will be limited. Please pay on the day. Cash only.
Tom Willoughby
BA dancer/choreographer
Trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds and Dartington College of Arts.
Performance experience ranges from festival shows and club work to theatre and film work. Performances at Glastonbury, Beach Breaks Live, Maker, Secret Garden, Big Chill, Edinburgh Festival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Contemporary shows at the Riley theatre Leeds, The Barbican Plymouth and The Zoo Southside Edinburgh.
Body Popping choreography for Circus Flow from Brighton and Cirque Burlesque also from Brighton. Body Popping performance and choreography for MC Metaforce tour. Popping, Waving and Digits with Dragon Master showcase New Orleans. Popping and Bboying for Edinburgh Festival premiere of Tunnel Vision (Extreme sports meets Hip-hop). Contemporary performances with Ballet Lorent, Debbie Johnson and Bobak Walker Company in Leeds (Contemporary breakdance crossovers). Music Video for Optikatechniqua from Barbados and Matilda Temperley's Circus Child film.
Toms been dancing professionally for eight years and teaching for four.
His training includes Popping, Digitz, Waving and Release as well as Bboying, Ballet and Contemporary. He has danced in professional companies and alongside music artists as well as continuing to develop his solo career as a body popper. Recently he has arrived back from Turkey after touring a Hip-hop dance version of Romeo and Juliet. Future projects he's working on are with world champion scratch DJ Tigerstyle and Beardyman forming a Hip-hop/circus band in Brighton in collaboration with Cirque Burlesque.
Also available for one to one tuition, training in Hip-hop and Contemporary dance styles as well as Choreography.
For solo or group performance bookings email pingpongwilliams@yahoo.co.uk