Saturday December 5 we will launch our first ever Jamshop series from 11am-4PM PST. We have a gang of GREAT teachers who will give you insight to their techniques and styles to better develop your own, and answer some of your questions. These will all be virtual and a stream link will be on this site the day of the Jamshops. Setting off our series will be Aquamarine and Katie J at 11am with Intro to Popping.
Socials: @katiejano @aquamarine3
Bios:
Katie J:Katie Janovec is a freestyle dancer, instructor, performer and event producer based in Portland, OR. Katie has studied various dance disciplines over the last 12 years with a focus in Popping, Hip Hop, House, Modern and Ballet. She graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Child & Family Studies and a Minor in dance. Katie enjoys teaching students of all ages and has taught in schools, studios, nonprofits, rehabilitation facilities and online. Katie created the project, The Beautiful Street, to provide artistic opportunities and further visibility for the street and club dance community.
Aquamarine: Aquamarine has been popping for over ten years. A California native inspired by the Rave culture in the early 2000s. She then found Homeland, an all-inclusive community center in Long Beach California. Here she studied Popping and liquid dance. Learning from a diverse community was crucial in her development as an artist. She trained every Monday for over a decade. Along the way, She performed with many dance groups including The Boom Cats, Iron Lotus, and All The Way Live. She even joined a dance crew known as ‘Funny Bones’. She had a way of finding the right guru and the right time. Later she was inspired to share her culture and knowledge. Sonja has taught in orphanages, summer camps, and juvenile hall facilities. She is passionate about helping people find creativity through movement and dance.