ENG-Masterclasses 2025
MASTERCLASSES
@ LA MAISON POUR LA DANSE, 336 RUE DU ROI, QC
in collaboration with Intelligent Mvt 100Lux
and Maison pour la danse
June 19 2025
HOUSE DANCE
with DAZL
2-4pm
25$
Workshop description: House dance, born in the clubs of Chicago and New York in the 1980s, draws its essence from *jacking*, a rhythmic torso twisting movement (body undulation) that embodies the energy of house music. This style fuses fast and complex footwork, borrowed from social dances like jazz, hip-hop, and Latin dances. *Jacking* serves as a unifying thread, blending these influences into a free and vibrant expression.
20 JUIN 2025
LOCKING
with LADY C
3-5pm
25$
Workshop description: Campbellocking, also referred to as 'Locking' is a dance created in the late 60's and early 70's by Don 'Campbellock' Campbell and later popularized by his group 'The Lockers' on major television shows such as Soul Train and What's Happenin'. In this class, Lady C will teach the fundamentals of the technique and foundational movement and explore the feeling of the dance in connection to Funk and Soul music.
Sunday, June 22nd: Workshop day
POPPING
with
Mystic Rootz
11am-1pm
25$
Workshop description:
The class will focus on the fundamental movements to sharpen your freestyle vocabulary, addressing the organization of variations of the basics, understanding the *why* behind the movements, and applying your groove within the Funk culture. There will also be plenty of "Drillz" to solidify the popping/Boogaloo language.
KRUMP
with
Banks
11am-12:45pm
25$
Workshop description:
In this workshop, I will share tips on how to listen closely and develop your musicality by using the basic elements of Krump.
HIP HOP
with
Banks
1:15pm-3pm
25$
Workshop description: coming soon
Bio:
Nindy Banks has been training in urban dance for about ten years, particularly in hip-hop, with pioneers from Montreal and the United States. In 2015, she earned a Bachelor's degree in contemporary dance from UQAM, where she had the opportunity to learn from renowned choreographers from the Quebec scene, such as Victor Quijada, Danièle Desnoyers, and Fred Gravel, to name just a few. She then turned to krump with Vladimir "7Starr" Laurore and Valérie "Taminator" Chartier, seeking to grow within this community. In 2017, Nindy joined the company Ebnflōh, led by Alexandra "Spicey" Landé, where she continues to juggle these different dance languages and explore new creative avenues.
BREAKING
with
Elon Wandering Spirit
1-3pm
25$
Workshop description: The workshop will focus on tools to elevate your freedom in breaking through form, foundation and flow. Subjects that we will address:
*What is breaking? (quick history)
*Music
*Foundation
*Flow
*Creativity
Bio: Elon, born in Stockholm into a family of artists, grew up drawing inspiration from Hip Hop, martial arts, and urban dance. His training in Kung Fu, Capoeira, and Tae Kwon Do fueled his passion for movement. A choreographer and dancer, he has collaborated with Cirque Du Soleil and other prestigious companies worldwide. In 2012, he co-founded Tentacle Tribe with Emmanuelle Lê Phan, creating several award-winning works. A multidisciplinary artist, Elon also explores music composition, painting, and cinema. He is currently working on *Dirt*, his latest project as an independent choreographer.
He has been practicing breaking for over 20 years and is a member of the Stockholm-based crew Concrete Kings and Montreal’s Fresh Format
DJING
with
DJ DERRICK
3-5pm
25$
Workshop description: coming soon
Bio: Derrick is a DJ from the Quebec City scene. His love for music and open-mindedness led him to co-found two collectives: SocialClub Quebec (2019) and Hidden Gems (2021). Since then, he has performed alongside numerous local and international artists. Naturally curious, Derrick draws much of his inspiration from his everyday surroundings. A fan of Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soca, Shatta, Amapiano, and Baile funk, no one stays seated during his DJ sets.
WAACKING
with
Moodz
3-5pm
25$
Workshop description:
I offer an immersive class dedicated to the culture of Whacking/Waacking, a dance born in the late 60s in the LGBTQIA2+ clubs of Los Angeles, emphasizing individuality and personal expression.
In this workshop, I will share my own approach to whacking, focusing particularly on the "whack" technique as well as the work of "pausing" and "character." Through technical exercises and creative explorations, we will explore how to achieve total freedom in freestyle, while staying clear, musical, and maintaining a sense of fun.
