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Waaking/Punking workshop w/ Tiffany Bong, Sat 3:30-5:00pm @ ODC

by FloTen on Aug.25, 2009, under Dance, Events

August 29, 2009

Waaking / Punking Workshop

With Tiffany Bong

When: Saturday 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell Street San Francisco CA, 94110
How Much: $16

Tiffany Demo:

Tiffany Choreo:

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Malcolm X JazzFest – House Music

by FloTen on Aug.04, 2009, under Dance

Eastside Arts Alliance – Malcolm X Jazz Festival 2009
House Dance Cypher
Oakland, Bay Area, California
DJ Cecil – Peoples Party
MindBodyFlo
Rhythm Floor
Tsunami, Karina, Geraff, Ndu, Chong, Slim, Co Flo, TeN, Waterboy, Lauren, Townshipsol, All the bboys and dancers.

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Co Flo vs Takeshi? HDI 2009

by FloTen on Jul.17, 2009, under Dance

This was Co Flo’s first battle at House Dance International 2009. Here in the house dance battle preliminary Co Flo takes on Takeshi (spelling) from Japan. The battles gets on quick and builds up some heat. IMHO Co Flo takes care in serving up his opponent whats due.

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Rhythm Floor at Ocean Beach

by FloTen on Jun.30, 2009, under Dance, Events

July 4, 2009

I got the sounds, I got the linoleum… let’s dancing!

Breaks and MJ but mostly HOUSE music!
Dancers and friends it’s time to rock it sea side Saturday at Ocean Beach noon – 8pm. Please bring foods and drinks to share.

Filming for the Bay Area shout out video 3pm-5pm. Aloha!

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Ocean Beach Jetty
Street: Ocean Beach at Lincoln Way
City/Town: South San Francisco, CA

4th of July at Ocean Beach

4th of July at Ocean Beach

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this SATURDAY! House Dance Cypher

by FloTen on May.28, 2009, under Dance, Events

May 30, 2009
12:46 pmto1:46 pm

This Saturday May 30th 2009

House Dance Cypher 12:45pm – 1:45pm

Performance by “House Of Flo” 1:45pm
delicious beats by DJ Cecil – “the People” party Oakland
Hosted by Mindbodyflo.com for Soul Nubian
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Seize the Time! The 9th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival!
Saturday, May 30th, 11-7pm, San Antonio Park (18th Ave + Foothill Blvd)
EastSide’s 9th annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival is one of the last free festivals in Oakland, so come and enjoy! One of the most important pieces of our festival are the community of local artists and food vendors.

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House Dance Cypher Saturday May 30th – 12:45 – 1:45pm

by FloTen on May.19, 2009, under Dance, Events

May 30, 2009
12:45 pmto1:45 pm

Malcom X Jazz Arts Festival Saturday FREE

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009
Time: 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Location: San Antonio Park
Street: (18th Ave + Foothill Blvd)
City/Town: Oakland, CA

House Dance Cypher 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Performance by “House Of Flo” 1:45pm

delicious beats by DJ Cecil – “the People” party Oakland
Hosted by Mindbodyflo.com for Soul Nubian

Seize the Time! The 9th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival!
Saturday, May 30th, 11-7pm, San Antonio Park (18th Ave + Foothill Blvd)
EastSide’s 9th annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival is one of the last free festivals in Oakland, so come and enjoy! One of the most important pieces of our festival are the community of local artists and food vendors

House Dance Cypher

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Save Oasis! City Hall, May 5th

by FloTen on May.04, 2009, under Dance

Let them know the good things of Oasis!
Go to City Hall, tomorrow May 5th at 7pm on the 3rd floor. Come share your experiences and speak your words. Our Oasis with the great parties that we have been going to for the past year at Oasis (Such as the People’s Party) might be shutting down. Oasis is loosing its dance license, please help support by going to the hearing and speak on the best things Oasis has brought the community.

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House & Freestyle Dance Classes with Brian Green – May 10th

by FloTen on Apr.30, 2009, under Dance, Events

May 10, 2009
5:00 pmto6:30 pm
7:00 pmto8:30 pm

more details
* House Dance Class – $20.00
Class beings at 5pm sharp. Please arrive early and warm up
* Freestyle Dance Class – $20.00
Class beings at 5pm sharp. Please arrive early and warm up

We are excited to present one of the world’s greatest urban dancers, Brian “Footwork” Green, for 2 very special dance classes in San Francisco.

CLASSES

House Dance Class | 5pm-6:30pm

$20 per class – only 15 spots

A dance that started in the late ’70s and recognized in the clubs in the early ’80s. Stemming from the influence of disco and funk eras. Called, Jacking in Chicago and Clubbing in NY. The term House became an umbrella term used to explain what the music was called, which now explains the dance. This class also gives you the history and names of the dances that started the House dance phenomenon that is growing quickly in America, but already running rapid in Europe and Asia.

Freestyle HipHop / House Class | 7pm-8:30pm

$20 per class – only 15 spots

This is a class that can focus on a style and an individual persons’ improvisation. The class enhances ones’ improvisational skills through the use of various exercises in music and dance. In music the class focuses on various elements in music that one should try to hear and use in the improvisation. In dance the class gives the individual various isolation/rhythm exercises in order to lead the person to personally grow in the way of dance that they love! THis class is to enhance all dancers no matter the style. Yet it can focus on individual’s growth in a style.

LOCATION

Flavor Group HQ

2729 Mission St Suite 201

b/w 23rd and 24th St near 24th St Bart

San Francisco, CA 94110

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ABOUT BRIAN

Brian Green a.k.a. “Footwork,” choreographer, teacher, and dancer, began dancing at 8 years old. He studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and African for five years from Phil Black, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Joefrreys Ballet.

Brian in his career has choreographed or danced with artists like Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefanie, Fergie, MYA, Foxy Brown, Missy Eliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Busta Rhymes, Barbara Tucker, EVE, Kraze, MAW (Masters at Work), and many more. In the last 10 years, his teaching has focused on the history of dances in the Funk, Hip-hop, and House culture, which he has spread through the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. In these countries he has been a judge for countless dance contests, promoting the true art, culture, and essence of these dances!

He is the 2001 ACA (American Choreographers Awards) recipient for Best Hip-Hop Choreography in a Music Video for his choreography in the video called, “FREE” by the artist called, MYA! He has created a new company, WORLD SOUL ( www.23prime.com/worldsoul), which has focused on showing audiences the passion, history, and various techniques that are in various dance styles. He has also created a dance edutaining event that has been sweeping NY and spreading around the world called the House Dance Conference ( www.myspace.com/housedanceconferen… & www.housedanceconference.com)! He is also one of the Foundation Team Members and Faculty of Red Bull’s educational yearly event called RED BULL BEATRIDERS ( www.redbullbeatriders.com)

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Deep House Dishes

by FloTen on Apr.26, 2009, under Dance, General

Dance + Music + Cooking = Deep House Dishes
at the Frisco loft

Rumor has it the next DHD is cooking up in 2 weeks???

http://www.vimeo.com/2581705
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