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05/18/2020

PRE-REGISTRATION NOTICE!

Sign up early for Sunday’s (May24th) MASTERCLASS with dance queen Kim Holmes!

Registration: $10

Note: Upon payment completion, you will receive private Zoom link the day of masterclass. Also you will be able to sign up for remaining weekend classes and events. See flyer for details.

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Kim Holmes has emerged as one of the premiere and influential luminaries of the urban dance movement. With unparalleled vibrancy, sensuality, and versatility, Ms. Holmes has been coined as the “Josephine Baker of Hip-Hop". Pulling from her formal training in African, ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary as well as house and hip-hop, Ms. Holmes has sought to redefine the face of the hip-hop/urban dance movement.

Over her professional dance career of 20 years, Kim’s evolving intrigue in hip-hop, house and contemporary has lead her to tour and work with performers, choreographers and artists such as: Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Elite Force, Brian ‘Footwork’ Green, Robin Dunn, Opus Dance Theatre, and many others.
Kim's rise within the entertainment and dance world, combined with her unique, stand out, lively performances has made her a sought after teacher for master classes in reputable institutions across the country and around the world: Alvin Ailey Arts and Education Foundation, Broadway Dance Center, Collaborative Base Studios, Hunter college, NYU and The Opus Dance Theatre Outreach Program to name a few, and a role in Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls.

As a dancer, choreographer, teacher, producer, and director, Kim Holmes never ceases to amaze audiences worldwide as she accepts the challenge of conquering different facets of entertainment to continue to contribute and uphold the legacy of urban dance.

05/16/2020

PRE-REGISTRATION NOTICE!

Sign up early for Sunday’s (May24th) MASTERCLASS with the incredibly talented Lil Buck!

Registration: $15

Note: Upon payment completion, you will receive private Zoom link the day of masterclass. Also you will be able to sign up for remaining weekend classes and events. See flyer for details.

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Charles "Lil Buck" Riley is a movement artist known for bringing a freestyle-based dance involving intricate footwork, called Memphis Jookin’, to mainstream audiences across the world. Raised in Memphis, TN, he was introduced to the urban street dance style around the age of 14. After moving up in the Jookin ranks he studied ballet and theatre for two years on scholarship. He then rapidly made a niche for himself by adding his own style and imagination to create signature moves – which include gliding across space, and executing poses that seem to defy gravity itself.

In 2011, Lil Buck performed with world-renowned cellist YoYo Ma, to his rendition of Camille Saint-Saens' “The Swan.” Spike Jonze happened to be in the audience and was so blown away by the performance, he recorded it on his phone and posted it on the internet. The video quickly went viral with over 3 million views on YouTube (link below.) Since then, he has performed as “Wink” in Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: One”, as well as collaborations with Benjamin Millipied, Janelle Monae and Wynton Marsalis, just to name a few.

In 2015, his dancing abilities combined with his unique style began to make him a fashion icon, as he danced alongside Mikhail Baryshnikov in a campaign for Rag & Bone’s Fall/Winter campaign, and appeared in ads for brands such as Gap, Volvo, Kaporal Jeans, and Diesel Jeans. He has also collaborated with the likes of Versace and Nike to design a line of shoes.

Lil Buck continues to defy gravity as he appears in Apple’s AirPods commercial , starred in Lexus’ 2017 Super Bowl commercial, and also had a prominent cameo in Fox’s hit TV Show “Empire” . You can also see some of his moves through the role of the “Mouse King” in Disney’s 2018 Christmas Blockbuster of “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”. In 2019, he starred in the Stuart Weitzman campaign with Kendall Jenner, and was also featured in the memorial tribute for the late fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld, in Paris. Kicking off 2020, you can catch him on the silver screen in the movie “Emperor” as he continues to wow and inspire captive audiences around the world.

A choreographer and dancer as well as an activist, Buck is behind ​MOVEMENT ART IS​ ​(M.A.I.),​ an organization focused on using movement artistry to inspire change in the world. Lil Buck collaborated with dancer Jon Boogz and artist Alexa Meade to create "Color of Reality", a short film addressing gun violence. The film won CNN’s Great Big Story “Art as Impact” Award and Toronto Short Festival’s “Best Experimental Film” and was also nominated for World of Dance’s “Concept Video of the Year”. Buck also starred in the nature inspired short film “Honor Thy Mother” which addresses the need for humans to take better care of our planet.

In present 2020, they have connected all of their short films into a stage show called “Love Heals All Wounds” that has toured in many outstanding areas with great reviews.

05/10/2020

PRE-REGISTRATION NOTICE!

Sign up early for this Friday’s (May 15th) MASTERCLASS with NY’s finest Soraya Lundy!

Early Registration: $10
Same Day Registration: $15

Note: Upon payment completion, you will receive private Zoom link the day of masterclass. Also you will be able to sign up for remaining weekend classes and events. See flyer for details.

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‪Born and bred in Queens New York; Soraya Lundy has an extensive 12 year dance career under her belt. She thrives when telling stories through movement that feeds the soul. From a young age, Soraya knew she wanted to cultivate and share her love of dance with others.‬

‪Honing in on her craft, Soraya graduated from the Frank Sinatra School of The Arts in Queens while attending the prestigious Alvin Ailey School and Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance in high school. During her time studying, she focused on her ballet and contemporary talents to build a solid foundation for movement and movement theory. Soraya also spent time at the Blade Dance Academy and the Hip Hop Dance Conservatory via a scholarship, solidifying her hip-hop skills simultaneously.‬

‪Throughout her career Soraya has worked with a number of celebrities. Most notably being her childhood icons- Janet Jackson and Missy Elliot. Soraya works heavily in the hip-hop community and had the opportunity to choreograph for Cardi B at the 2019 Grammy’s. Soraya has found herself working in the fashion industry acting as a movement to model liaison; choreographing for photoshoots and fashion shows including Harper’s Bazaar, Net-a-Porter ft. Dilone, Balmain X H&M ft. Kendall Jenner, Hermes ft. Alton Mason, and Tory Burch with Jessica Hart.‬

‪As Soraya has grown and come into her own as a dancer, she has always kept her roots to Queens close. With a Caribbean, Haitian and Jamaican background Soraya tries to incorporate her culture as often as possible. The most prominent example being her creation of Banji Twerk Team. Banji is a dance group whose mission is to lift each other up and empower each other through movement… driven mostly from shakin’ what their mommas gave ‘em! ‬

‪Soraya’s accolades continue to accumulate. To no surprise she has found herself working with some of the heaviest hitters in pop culture including; Shakira, JLo, Daddy Yankee, Drake, Sean Paul, Madonna, Nike, Adidas, the list goes on. Her genuine talent has carried her far, from Queen’s to New Zealand, Japan to LA. Soraya is dedicated to growing as an artist and continues to inspire those around her through the world of dance. ‬

05/06/2020

Stoked to announce that Craig Smith has been promoted as Director of A&R @ Loop this month!

04/16/2020

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Be the first to sign up early for this Sunday’s (April 19th) TALK SERIES with dance icon Desmond Richardson!

Registration: Donate to Complexions

Note: Upon donation completion, you will receive Zoom link day of talk series. Also you will be able to sign up for upcoming week classes. See flyer for details.

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet is a contemporary ballet company founded in 1994 by Co-Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson based in New York City comprising about 14 classical and contemporary dancers. Complexions performs worldwide, provides dance education, and was America's first fully multicultural ballet company.

Complexions has received numerous awards including the New York Times “Critics Choice” Award. It has appeared throughout the US, including the Joyce Theater/NY, Lincoln Center/NY, the Brooklyn Academy of Music's/NY, the Mahalia Jackson Performance Arts Center in New Orleans, the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, the Music Center in Los Angeles, and the Winspear Opera House/Dallas.The Company has appeared at several major European dance festivals for multiple consecutive years.

Dwight Rhoden has created over 90 ballets for Complexions, as well as numerous other companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Arizona Ballet, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company, the Dance Theater of Harlem, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, the Joffrey Ballet and New York City Ballet.

Desmond Richardson uses a wide range of dance forms including classical, modern, and contemporary, having previously been with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (alongside Rhoden), Ballet Frankfurt, and the first African American principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Desmond has been a guest artist with several world-renowned companies including the Swedish Opera Ballet, The Washington Ballet, Teatro at La Scala, the San Francisco Ballet.

04/14/2020

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Sign up early for this Friday’s (April 17th) MASTERCLASS with the sauce king Marc Marvelous!

Early Registration: $10

Note: Upon payment completion, you will receive Zoom link day of masterclass. Also you will be able to sign up for remaining weekend classes and events. See flyer for details.

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Marc Marvelous is unmistakably one of today's hottest working veteran dancer/choreographers in the industry. With over 15 years of professional experience, Marvelous has become world-renowned for his sauciness, masculinity, and street grace. A Brooklyn, NY native and one of the leading groundbreakers in the mainstream exposure of the Brooklyn dance style of flexing, Marvelous has a rawness unparalleled.

Marvelous has performed and toured with music industry heavyweights including Usher, Beyonce, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, and Mary J. Blige. Well regarded with the entertainment community, Marvelous has worked with and assisted legendary choreographers including Jamaica Craft, Aakomon "AJ" Jones, Tanisha Scott, Jamal Sims, and Dondraico Johnson for various films, tours, music videos, commercials, and television performances. He has also worked alongside additional legends including Fatima Robinson, Mia Michaels, Laurie Ann Gibson, and HiHat. He was also assistant choreographer for the Michael Jackson hologram performance at the 2014 Billboard Awards choreographed by Rich and Tone Talauega.

Marvelous has appeared in several films and television, including, "Step Up Revolution" and "Step Up All In," both of which he was an actor and dancer. He is currently one of the assistant choreographers for the television adaptation of the Step Up franchise, "Step Up: Highwater."
Marvelous' choreography credits include Usher's music videos for "No Limit" and "Crash." He was also a creative consultant and dancer for Usher's 2011 Halftime Super Bowl XLV performance.

In addition to dance, actor, and choreography credits, Marvelous has also been a movement coach for several film projects including, 'Instant Family' starring Mark Wahlberg and 'Life of the Party' starring Melissa McCarthy. he was also the dance double for lead actor Chadwick Boseman in the James Brown biopic, "Get On Up."

Truly the consummate creative wearing several hats,Marvelous is a mentor and teacher in his hometown of Atlanta, Ga and also a loving husband and father of two daughters.

04/13/2020

PRE-REGISTRATION NOTICE!

Be the first to sign up TODAY (Monday, April 13th) for this Tuesday’s MASTERCLASS. Register today!

Registration: $10

Note: Upon payment completion, you will receive private masterclass link day of masterclass. Also you will be able to sign up for new weekly classes. See flyer for payment handles.

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Rudy, originally from Miami, FL, received his early dance training under the direction of Manny and Lory Castro. Armed with this foundation and coupled with the passion to perform, Rudy went on to do various reality TV shows such as, Paula Abdul's Live to Dance, America's Got Talent, and at the age of 18, after placing in the top 8, he toured 77 cities around the U.S. and Canada with the So You Think You Can Dance tour. Shortly after, he moved to LA and started teaching at several studios such as Millenium Dance Complex, Movement Lifestyle and now has his own class at Edge Performing Arts Center.

In May of 2015, Rudy went on to dance for Derek and Julianne Hough's Move Live on Tour and since then has been dancing for several different artists such as Little Mix, Noah Cyrus, and is now dancing behind JLO in her residency show All I Have in Las Vegas. He has choreographed for several artists such as Ben Platt, Jacky Cheung, Derek Hough, Bears Den, and more.

Rudy continues to educate and connect with young dancers all over the country, touring with dance convention Artists Simply Human.

04/07/2020

We’re back ➡️ 4/8 to 4/11. Experience our virtual classes on Zoom. Reserve your space by submitting payment per class you wish to take at events section on the website, or via Cashapp, PayPal, or Venmo (see info on flyer). Upon reaching class capacity, reservations will resume next week for new schedule. Classes take place this week from 12p - 1p(ET) + 1p - 2p(ET). See you there 👊

03/29/2020

07/13/2019

Sat, 7•13 - Wellness Underground: The Mansion.