A fun and dynamic workshop that explores the foundations of Hip Hop movement with some iconic party dances. A warm up of grooves will start the class, followed by Hip Hop basics and a combination danced to a popular song.

Mel Hart is an established dance artist from Scarborough, Ontario with BFA specializing in Dance from York University. Mel is also a member of Hip Hop dance crew DEUCEnDIP and co-director of contemporary dance collective SaMel Tanz. She has danced for international artists such as Jodie Connor, Jason Derulo and Sean Paul and opened for Latin artists such as Bad Bunny, Prince Royce, and Gente de Zona. Working across Canada, Mel takes the most pride in being an Arts Educator, focusing on inspiring and sharing with students the history, technique and art of dance and self-expression in a safe environment.

Photo by Jerick Collantes

This workshop is free for everyone to attend thanks to the support of Arts in the Parks program, funded by Toronto Arts Foundation in partnership with Toronto Arts Council and the City of Toronto.