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This Friday is our Friends and Family Night debuting our new routine for Urban Street Jam! We would love you all to be there! We've also put together for USJ, check it out!
World Of Dance Los Angeles!
We're competing at World of Dance this weekend! We're excited to be on that stage with all the other talent coming out!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friends and Family Night!!!
You're all invited to come out to Family Bizness and Junior Hit List's Family and Friends Night!
We've been on that grind getting ready for Urban Street Jam! And with all the hard work we've put into it, here's an opportunity to check out the routine before we go onstage to compete the following day!
Viewing starts at 9:00pm at Jayvee Dance Center
216 E. Main St.
Alhambra, Ca 91801
Urban Street Jam will take place on March 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center. For more information and tickets regarding the competition, please visit:
http://www.urbanstreetjam.org/
Friday, February 24, 2012
Footwork Styles
Dope video from Profo Won and STRIFE.TV on the different kinds of footwork that exist in Breakin! It's always dope for the knowledge to be passed on.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Truth About Krump
Found this the other day while I was YouTube surfing on my lunch break. I found it very insightful and educational. Watch the video and you'll see what I mean.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Inspired #21
By Emeroy Bernardo
1. Rocky's Speech
This particular scene in Rocky was just popping up in my mind throughout the weekend and last night I listened to it with my girlfriend. I think it's truly an amazing speech.
It makes me think of how children are: free, curious, courageous, honest and so much more. Growing up a lot I remember being told that I could be anything I want to be and that anything was possible. But somewhere a long the way, I heard that not all dreams come true, that I have to be "realistic." I was told what I can and can't do and I believed it. I was taught to be afraid to take risks for fear of judgement and rejection.
Fear is a learned behavior.
But not anymore, I'm connecting with that inner child. The child that was care free, did what he wanted when he wanted, and wasn't afraid of being judged. Be childlike, not childish.
2. Team work
I have been experimenting with having my students work with each other for my dance classes. The great thing I get to do as a dance teacher is not only teach dance, but I get to teach them some life lessons through dance.
There's more to life than dance. There's more to dance than dance.
One of the things I've been wanting to teach them since last year was getting them work together.
The results were amazing. All I did was set the ground rules and what I wanted them to do, and throughout the span of an hour, students learned something new, further progressed their mastery in the dance style, and developed relationships with each other.
I'm not going to use it all the time, but it's definitely a new tool I can use to develop the students in their dance.
3. "Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results, but first you have to believe." -Mark Victor Hansen
I was speaking with a friend of mine from Fam Biz this past weekend. I was sharing that freestyling is going to be a part of rehearsal. I know for a fact that he isn't comfortable freestyling because he's told, but I see in him a lot of courage. I know how scared he is going into a freestyle circle because I see exactly the kind of fear I had when I started freestyling. I remember thinking to myself I can't do it and thinking to myself that I suck.
Guess what? I was right. I believed that I couldn't do it and I believed I would suck. It lead to sucky results which either was me not going in at all because I let fear paralyze me or me doing a sucky freestyle because I let fear flow in my dance instead of my love and passion for it.
My friend has taken a first step in overcoming his limiting belief about his freestyling and is coming out to take my Tuesday night class. I'll keep you all updated!
1. Rocky's Speech
This particular scene in Rocky was just popping up in my mind throughout the weekend and last night I listened to it with my girlfriend. I think it's truly an amazing speech.
It makes me think of how children are: free, curious, courageous, honest and so much more. Growing up a lot I remember being told that I could be anything I want to be and that anything was possible. But somewhere a long the way, I heard that not all dreams come true, that I have to be "realistic." I was told what I can and can't do and I believed it. I was taught to be afraid to take risks for fear of judgement and rejection.
Fear is a learned behavior.
But not anymore, I'm connecting with that inner child. The child that was care free, did what he wanted when he wanted, and wasn't afraid of being judged. Be childlike, not childish.
I have been experimenting with having my students work with each other for my dance classes. The great thing I get to do as a dance teacher is not only teach dance, but I get to teach them some life lessons through dance.
There's more to life than dance. There's more to dance than dance.
One of the things I've been wanting to teach them since last year was getting them work together.
The results were amazing. All I did was set the ground rules and what I wanted them to do, and throughout the span of an hour, students learned something new, further progressed their mastery in the dance style, and developed relationships with each other.
I'm not going to use it all the time, but it's definitely a new tool I can use to develop the students in their dance.
3. "Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results, but first you have to believe." -Mark Victor Hansen
I was speaking with a friend of mine from Fam Biz this past weekend. I was sharing that freestyling is going to be a part of rehearsal. I know for a fact that he isn't comfortable freestyling because he's told, but I see in him a lot of courage. I know how scared he is going into a freestyle circle because I see exactly the kind of fear I had when I started freestyling. I remember thinking to myself I can't do it and thinking to myself that I suck.
Guess what? I was right. I believed that I couldn't do it and I believed I would suck. It lead to sucky results which either was me not going in at all because I let fear paralyze me or me doing a sucky freestyle because I let fear flow in my dance instead of my love and passion for it.
My friend has taken a first step in overcoming his limiting belief about his freestyling and is coming out to take my Tuesday night class. I'll keep you all updated!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Bboy Venum Workshop
By Matt Da 5hat
Last Sunday I took a Bboy workshop from Bboy Venum of the Skill Methodz crew, LXD, the world famous Rocksteady Crew and seen in movies such as Step up 3d and not to mention hip hop superteam the Groovaloos.
The first time I have ever seen Bboy Venum was from Freestyle Session 7. Probably one of the sickest events ever. Bboy Venum straight up went in the circle during the battle and totally ripped a new one in it. His floorwork, transitions, freezes, power moves and style got me. This guy was the total package. Not to mention his crew SKMZ, these guys are raw.
Fast forward to today and this Bboy is still ripping it worldwide.
So last Sunday I took his workshop along with a special guest his girlfriend, Bgirl Tanya from the Russian Steps crew, this Bgirl is ill and don't let the pretty face fool you.
Bboy Venum showed us different ways to get into our moves or "go downs." This is a very important part of bboying the transition between toprock to the floor. He took his time with us knowing we weren't that advanced which was really dope. I must admit even though it was an honor to go right after him in the cypher I messed up a little and he told me to go back in which was really cool.
Bgirl Tanya showed us different toprock combinations that I never knew that were possible. The combinations were real fresh. We were practicing Russian kicks which are pretty much the basis for footwork.
In the middle of the workshop when the dancing was paused he sat us down and told us why he does workshops for free. He basically explained that when he was young he couldn't make it out to dance workshops because of financial struggles and living in an unstable environment as a child.
Bboy Venum honestly does these workshops out of the goodness of his heart, this Bboy is real. He also wanted us to invite anybody we could because its a free workshop to express yourself through the art of bboying. This ties in to the whole each one teach one concept. It's all about educating each other and not leaving anyone in the dark. Knowledge is power. Open minds open hearts. This workshop was very inspirational to me and I got to meet a Bboy that I look up to.
Be sure to look him up on his Facebook fan page Jaime Venum Burgos to get more information on his workshops!
This is your friendly neighborhood Mattda5hat signing off!
Inspired #20
By Emeroy Bernardo
1. Rocky's Speech
This particular scene in Rocky was just popping up in my mind throughout the weekend and last night I listened to it with my girlfriend. I think it's truly an amazing speech.
It makes me think of how children are: free, curious, courageous, honest and so much more. Growing up a lot I remember being told that I could be anything I want to be and that anything was possible. But somewhere a long the way, I heard that not all dreams come true, that I have to be "realistic." I was told what I can and can't do and I believed it. I was taught to be afraid to take risks for fear of judgement and rejection.
Fear is a learned behavior.
But not anymore, I'm connecting with that inner child. The child that was care free, did what he wanted when he wanted, and wasn't afraid of being judged. Be childlike, not childish.
2. Team work
I have been experimenting with having my students work with each other for my dance classes. The great thing I get to do as a dance teacher is not only teach dance, but I get to teach them some life lessons through dance.
There's more to life than dance. There's more to dance than dance.
One of the things I've been wanting to teach them since last year was getting them work together.
The results were amazing. All I did was set the ground rules and what I wanted them to do, and throughout the span of an hour, students learned something new, further progressed their mastery in the dance style, and developed relationships with each other.
I'm not going to use it all the time, but it's definitely a new tool I can use to develop the students in their dance.
3. "Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results, but first you have to believe." -Mark Victor Hansen
I was speaking with a friend of mine from Fam Biz this past weekend. I was sharing that freestyling is going to be a part of rehearsal. I know for a fact that he isn't comfortable freestyling because he's told, but I see in him a lot of courage. I know how scared he is going into a freestyle circle because I see exactly the kind of fear I had when I started freestyling. I remember thinking to myself I can't do it and thinking to myself that I suck.
Guess what? I was right. I believed that I couldn't do it and I believed I would suck. It lead to sucky results which either was me not going in at all because I let fear paralyze me or me doing a sucky freestyle because I let fear flow in my dance instead of my love and passion for it.
My friend has taken a first step in overcoming his limiting belief about his freestyling and is coming out to take my Tuesday night class. I'll keep you all updated!
1. Rocky's Speech
This particular scene in Rocky was just popping up in my mind throughout the weekend and last night I listened to it with my girlfriend. I think it's truly an amazing speech.
It makes me think of how children are: free, curious, courageous, honest and so much more. Growing up a lot I remember being told that I could be anything I want to be and that anything was possible. But somewhere a long the way, I heard that not all dreams come true, that I have to be "realistic." I was told what I can and can't do and I believed it. I was taught to be afraid to take risks for fear of judgement and rejection.
Fear is a learned behavior.
But not anymore, I'm connecting with that inner child. The child that was care free, did what he wanted when he wanted, and wasn't afraid of being judged. Be childlike, not childish.
I have been experimenting with having my students work with each other for my dance classes. The great thing I get to do as a dance teacher is not only teach dance, but I get to teach them some life lessons through dance.
There's more to life than dance. There's more to dance than dance.
One of the things I've been wanting to teach them since last year was getting them work together.
The results were amazing. All I did was set the ground rules and what I wanted them to do, and throughout the span of an hour, students learned something new, further progressed their mastery in the dance style, and developed relationships with each other.
I'm not going to use it all the time, but it's definitely a new tool I can use to develop the students in their dance.
3. "Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results, but first you have to believe." -Mark Victor Hansen
I was speaking with a friend of mine from Fam Biz this past weekend. I was sharing that freestyling is going to be a part of rehearsal. I know for a fact that he isn't comfortable freestyling because he's told, but I see in him a lot of courage. I know how scared he is going into a freestyle circle because I see exactly the kind of fear I had when I started freestyling. I remember thinking to myself I can't do it and thinking to myself that I suck.
Guess what? I was right. I believed that I couldn't do it and I believed I would suck. It lead to sucky results which either was me not going in at all because I let fear paralyze me or me doing a sucky freestyle because I let fear flow in my dance instead of my love and passion for it.
My friend has taken a first step in overcoming his limiting belief about his freestyling and is coming out to take my Tuesday night class. I'll keep you all updated!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Inspired #19
By Emeroy Bernardo
This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week.
1. This Is A Call
I recently stumbled upon this song I heard back in high school. This song really touched my heart back then and still continues to do so now, it's one of the songs that moved me to tears. It's an inspiring song and a great listen.
I was recently looking up what Metta meant in Metta World Peace and I found much more than I was looking for. I found a form of meditation that I would like to try out, Metta Meditation, or Loving-Kindness Meditation.
From what I understand, "Metta is loving-kindness, benevolence, amity, friendship, good will, kindness, close mental union, and active interest in others." It starts with the meditator at first giving loving-kindness towards themselves, then their loved ones, friends, strangers, enemies and finally towards all sentient beings.
I'm really intrigued from just scratching the surface and I'm excited to learn more about it.
I'm really intrigued from just scratching the surface and I'm excited to learn more about it.
3. Fam Biz Auditions
Fam Biz auditions were recently held this past week and I would first like to say congratulations and welcome to all the new dancers to the Fam Biz family. I'm glad to say that we are now 36 dancers strong! I'm excited and honored to be able to a part of leading this team for the next 5 months!
Fam Biz auditions were recently held this past week and I would first like to say congratulations and welcome to all the new dancers to the Fam Biz family. I'm glad to say that we are now 36 dancers strong! I'm excited and honored to be able to a part of leading this team for the next 5 months!
