This workshop introduces the history of Hip Hop culture and philosopy, as well as the artists' personal story of how Hip Hop changed his life.
The class teaches students the basic moves of breaking (Top Rock, Foot Work, Power Moves, Freezes), the benefits of the arts in our lives, body cordination, creativity and confidence.
| Grade Suitability | 1-12 |
| Maximum Class Size | 100 |
| Time Required | 2 hours with 1-2 hours of prep |
| Material Required | Speakers and space for dancing |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Communities | All |
Bboy Tazzmnaio (Oleksii Ogarov) was a member of several well-known Hip Hop dance crews in Ukraine before moving to the Yukon. He has been teaching Breaking since 2006, and has helped inspire several generations of students in Odessa City.
Tazzmnaio has been a judge, workshop teacher, winner and finalist at events such as · Pro Am (Ukraine Odessa) 2009 – 2010 (Breaking 1 on 1 battle) · Outbreak Europe 2021 Cypher King (Slovakia) · Breaking Session (Ukraine, Odessa) – 2020 · Yalta Summer Jam (Ukraine, Yalta) – 2007,2014 (Breaking Crew battle) · Freestyle Session Europe (Poland, Katowice) - 2009 (Breaking Crew battle) · Freestyle Session World Finals (Los Angeles, USA) - 2017 (Breaking Crew battle).
Tazzmnaio promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=estqStpFakM