Friday, February 23rd @ 6-7:30 PM
Dancehall Choreography
Teacher: Aimee Rose / TropiCali Dancehall
Style: Dancehall
Level: All Levels
Location: Joe Goode Annex
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Class Description
Dancehall is a style of dance from the streets and parties of Jamaica. Set to the best Dancehall and reggae tracks, in this class you will learn the style, groove and technique of Jamaican Dancehall, and the signature codified steps used. Also In this class you will learn about the history of the dance, its current evolution, the culture around Dancehall dancing, and the people behind the dance.
About the Teacher
Aimee Rose (she/her) is a native San Franciscan who has a deep passion for dance. Her focus on Dancehall began in 2013 and since then she has opened shows for well known dancehall and reggae artist, choreographed or attributed choreography for numerous music videos, hosted workshops with top Jamaican and international Dancehall Dancers, traveled extensively teaching as well as bringing her students on bi-annual trips to Jamaica, in addition teaches multiple weekly classes in the San Francisco Bay Area for you to join the fun!
Please pre-register to take a class. The first 30 pre-registered people to show up will get to take class.
What should I bring?
• Danceable clothing that you’re comfortable in!
• We recommend taking class barefoot or in socks, some styles in clean sneakers
• Water bottle
Accessibility:
The class venue, The Joe Goode Annex, is ADA compliant and equipped with two private gender-neutral restrooms.
To ensure a comfortable environment for all participants, we kindly request refraining from using scented products in our classes.
In response to COVID-19, we strictly adhere to guidelines from state and city authorities, prioritizing the safety of our community. Masks are optional in our classes, following current regulations.
If you have any concerns about meeting your accessibility needs, please reach out to us at boe@kristindamrow.com.
BOE Community Agreements:
• Sharing names and pronouns of each person in the space.
• Come as you are. Be the best advocate for yourself in class that you can be.
• Strive to maintain an open mind and sense of curiosity.
Striving for a harmonious and equitable dance space:
To us, equity signifies empowerment through respect, fairness, and unwavering support for all, ensuring that every individual is seen, heard, and valued. We recognize that mutual dignity and respect between each individual is vital to and promotes a healthy, productive, and harmonious space to dance. Collectively, individually, and responsibly adhere to this ideal.
At Bodies of Empowerment, we value making movement accessible to everyone, celebrating diverse bodies of all abilities and ages in our inclusive spaces. Equity is core to our teaching philosophy, emphasizing shared leadership and amplifying individual voices in the classroom. We recognize cultural diversity through physical expression, embracing all dance forms as a means to connect us through movement.