Finally got some footage of me and Stephanie's Hip Hop Level 2 class! For this class I wanted to give them a small introduction in street styles through Locking and experiment with a style of teaching I picked up from Anthony Thomas.
I've had a thing where I can explain a move as best as I could, but if the student doesn't get it, a lot of time was just wasted. So this time around I went with a the formula Demonstrate, Imitate, Explain, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.
I demonstrate the move as they imitate it in a slow pace, and gradually build up the speed. After every drill or 8 count they learn, I stop the music and I further explain the move in better detail. Soon after that we repeat it a couple more times before moving on through the routine and repeat the process again.
After experimenting with a bunch of styles of teaching, I'd have to say this is my favorite. I get to drill the students in the dance AND they get to learn a routine. Check out the video!
March 23, 2011
March 21, 2011
Change In Progress
Hey there everyone!
As you can see, the blog is currently going through some changes! I've decided to combine both my dance blog and animation blog into one. Hopefully that doesn't complicate things too much. On the one hand I had blogs that focused on my animation and the other my dance, but that was just too much where I didn't get to post as much as I wanted to. So hopefully combining the two doesn't end up watering down either one of them. We'll see as time goes on.
As you may have noticed, there's a completely new layout! Hopefully it's not too difficult to get around and I hope you guys enjoy it! Please note that not all of the links are working JUST yet, but please be patient as I will get to it as soon as possible!
As you can see, the blog is currently going through some changes! I've decided to combine both my dance blog and animation blog into one. Hopefully that doesn't complicate things too much. On the one hand I had blogs that focused on my animation and the other my dance, but that was just too much where I didn't get to post as much as I wanted to. So hopefully combining the two doesn't end up watering down either one of them. We'll see as time goes on.
As you may have noticed, there's a completely new layout! Hopefully it's not too difficult to get around and I hope you guys enjoy it! Please note that not all of the links are working JUST yet, but please be patient as I will get to it as soon as possible!
February 26, 2011
Demo Reel 2011
It's been awhile since I've touched up on my demo reel. I started working on it again about a month a go when a friend of mine offered me a job that I didn't want to refuse. As much as I was enjoying the amount of free time I was getting through the short free lancing gigs I was getting (and still much prefer), I figure this opportunity would cross something off my list. And that's work on a feature film. Which movie it is I can't say until it's been released.
But I'm excited to work there, I like the fact that I get to work in shifts so that it doesn't conflict with my dancing. The only thing can bog me down sometimes is the amount of sleep I lack sometimes. I work my 8 hours from 6AM - 2PM, which will eventually become 5AM - 3PM when crunch time comes. I feel confident that I can balance this one out some how. Anyways here's the reel that I put together that landed me the gig. I hope you guys enjoy!
On a side note, my dance crew, Family Bizness is selling shirts designed by me! Go check it out!
If you like it, get yourself one, if you don't like it... well, get one for a friend! :)
February 22, 2011
Shirts! Shirts! Shirts!
FamBiz shirts we're selling designed by yours! Buy one in support of Family Bizness!
Get at it!
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