BIOGRAPHY
Born in Port-au-Prince Haiti raise in Stamford, Connecticut now resides in NYC. Alain Lauture better known as "Hurrikane" found interest in dance in 2007 being very determined to seek knowledge and training while dancing every day forced him to grow quite fast. Known in the underground scene for his spontaneous free style as a "Locker" and his versatility as a dancer he won many competition & battles including "Juste Debout, Hip Hop Internationals, and Summer Dance Forever”. Performing for MTV, Samsung, Microsoft, Madonna, and Smirnoff he now adds to his resume his newfound skill in choreography. Now with "Motivating Excellence" program training with world renown choreographer "Rhapsody James" he is determined to become a great overall DANCER as well as choreographer.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Beginner Hip Hop Class Description:
This class is a joyful growing experience, where you will learn dance through the lens of hip hop culture and history. It will help you understand rhythm, and music, while you get a better understanding of your body through rhythmic exercises and hip hop fundamentals. Once you understand how to listen to music and utilize your body in a rhythmic way, your mind, body, heart, and soul will expand. And that is when you will begin your journey of growth as a dancer. Whether you want to dance professionally or not, you will learn to dance, purely through the joy, music, and love for this art form.
All Levels Locking Class Description:
This class is for anyone who aspires to find joy through music, rhythm, and dance. When you enter this space, you will learn how to utilize your body both rhythmically, and joyfully through the vernacular of Locking dance and funk music history. We will embark on a journey through the magnificent era of funk music, which is the birthplace of Locking, cultivated by the creativity and jubilation of Don Campbellock Campbell. In this class you will learn to both hear and understand music, finding your rhythm through guided dance exercises that include grooving and locking dance fundamentals. You will develop more physical and musical awareness that will significantly improve your body’s rhythm and musicality. Your heart and mind will expand, and you soul will feel and understand music so you may grow and enjoy dance rhythmically, musically, creatively, and joyfully.