From the Bronx to the World!
Event Description
Let’s celebrate Breaking’s debut at the Paris Olympics. Learn the foundation of the Artform of Breaking from All10, the leading academy in the DMV for Breaking.
Class Descriptions
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Art of Breaking - Foundation - A DMV Breaking Community Celebration!
Instructors: Isaac “Fawzy” Witte and Antonio “Coach T” Castillo
Join our ALL10 Breaking’s Breaking class, as we dive into the exciting world of Breaking, an art form recently included in the Paris Olympics. Whether you're new to Breaking or looking to refine your skills, this class focuses on teaching the foundational elements essential for mastering this dynamic discipline. Our experienced instructors will guide you through fundamental techniques such as toprock, footwork, freezes, and power moves, tailored to accommodate all skill levels from beginners to intermediate practitioners. Get ready to groove, learn, and embrace the cultural phenomenon of Breaking with us at ALL10 Breaking!
Participants should wear sneakers for this class.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Han Ethnicity Spinning Handkerchiefs Dance
Instructors: Jiaxi Chen
Assistant: Mabelle Liu
“Yangge,” which translates to “rice sprout song,” is a style of Han folk dance that originated from the working lives of farmers and villagers as a way for them to relieve the tedium of hard labor and celebrate bountiful harvests. There are many different regional variations of Yangge and the Northeastern style is notable for their 8-cornered handkerchiefs that can be spun, twirled, or thrown using a plethora of skillful motions. In this class, participants will learn basic dance movements and tricks from the Han ethnic Dongbei Yangge dance style, culminating in a short combination.
This event is suitable for all ages. No prior Chinese dance experience is required but some dance experience will be helpful. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing they can move in.
Props will be provided on a first come, first served basis to roughly the first 30 participants. You are encouraged to bring your own pair of spinning handkerchiefs if you have them.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dai Ethnicity Parasol Dance
Instructors: Wen Qin
Assistant: Amy Pan
During the Tang Dynasty, the Chinese invented a unique type of parasol known as the “oil-paper umbrella.” Originally constructed from bamboo and paper, these umbrellas spread throughout east and southeast Asia and became important fixtures in many religious and wedding ceremonies by the time of the Ming Dynasty. Today, parasols have become an extremely popular prop in many different styles of Chinese dance. In this class, participants will learn basic parasol movements and then incorporate them into a short Dai ethnic dance combination.
This event is suitable for all ages. No prior Chinese dance experience is required but some dance experience will be helpful. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing they can move in.
Props will be provided on a first come, first served basis to roughly the first 30 participants. You are encouraged to bring your own parasol if you have one.
