B-Girl LaneSki started breakdancing in Seattle, Washington in 1983 and was one of the first women to enter the circles of the early 80s. She danced with the Seattle Circuit Breakers who were one of the top crews in the city. LaneSki, now 38, still dances and attends Hip Hop events here in Hawaii and on the mainland to promote the true message of Hip Hop culture and perpetuate the art of breakdancing or b-boying.
My class will focus on foundation B-Boying and basic Hip Hop movement. Each day will start will a short lesson in Hip Hop history and then we will warm up with some basic Hip Hop movement and rythmn excersizes before learning basic uprocking, footwork, foundation power moves, freezes. popping and locking. Each student will move at their own speed and go at their own pace. My goal will be to teach students the basic steps and let them put their own expression, talents and skills into the dance while having the background to understand its true purpose.
go LaneSki's You Tube page to see classic old school Hip Hop videos
Mahalo to Lasonic for sponsoring us this killer I-Pod Boombox for our summer and fall classes! The kids loved it and so did I. There are a lot of really lame Ipod boom boxes out there that are boring and expensive. Go to Lasonic.com to check it out.
Booth District ParkHonolulu(Paoa Valley above China town) Saturday Sept 6th until Thanksgiving Holiday
2:30-3:30(this may be a six week course or it may continue depending on participation Cost: FREE
Registration: you can register ahead of time or on the first day of class Sat. Sept 6th. Contact: Alma Ho (Recreation Director) #522-7040 Directions: 2331 Kaneali'i Ave.
From Chinatown go up Alakea which turns into the Pali- go up the Pali, pass YMCA and get in your extreme right lane then take Pacific Heights/Paoa Road exit -turn right at the stop light then left on Kaneali'i Ave and drive 6 blocks up, park around the park
What to Bring to Class: (if you dont have these things dont worry, you can make do without) -tank top and a thick sweat shirt
-sneakers preferably with a smooth bottom (no traction)
-any kind of pads you have: knee pads, elbow pads, wrist bands,