Guest Teacher Workshops
This is a class deeply rooted into the earth honouring the elements and their relationship with movement (earth – fire –water – air). William pulls inspiration from a variety of different cultural dance forms in the relm of Hip-Hop and Street Syles (house – waacking –popping – vogue). Flow is the contemporary thread that weaves all of the different influences together and creates a beautiful fusion.
Tuesday, February 23 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Drop-in price: $15
• WILLIAMS DANCE BACKGROUND •
William came back to Portland hungry to teach and create, and began instructing at local dance studios. After a year of teaching William decided to expand his knowledge and move to LA in pursuit of training as a Hip Hop Dancer. After two years of training and growing as a Hip Hop Head he decided to audition for a dance agency. He was the first pick of an open call adition and signed with MSA. He was now in the commercial world of dance auditioning for artists, products, etc. In 2011 he was asked to go on tour with the "Waackers" to China for two months under the direction of Kumari Suraj. He became fluent in the phunk style of dance called waacking and came back to LA with a new level of confidence in performing and auditioning. He started to work on projects with artists, Jennifer Lopez, Amber Rose, Pharell, and freestyled in an international commercial for Puma. William was hired to dance on GLEE in the episode "Diva" and had the honor of working with one of his biggest idols, Miss Prissy (the queen of Krump).
After three years in Los Angeles William desired to look within and find the source of his movement. After going to a spiritual festival called Symbiosis he began this journey. William has become very intentional with all of his projects. He thrives to tell a story with all of his creations and present humans the opportunity to look within. He integrates all of the disciplines of dance he has absorbed over the years- African, House, Contemporary, Waacking, Popping, and the elements of the earth. Returning to the Pacific Northwest he has had the privilege of choreographing for the Jefferson Dancers. He is still on his life long journey of discovering his movement and sharing it with the world.
Tuesday, February 23 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Drop-in price: $15
• WILLIAMS DANCE BACKGROUND •
William came back to Portland hungry to teach and create, and began instructing at local dance studios. After a year of teaching William decided to expand his knowledge and move to LA in pursuit of training as a Hip Hop Dancer. After two years of training and growing as a Hip Hop Head he decided to audition for a dance agency. He was the first pick of an open call adition and signed with MSA. He was now in the commercial world of dance auditioning for artists, products, etc. In 2011 he was asked to go on tour with the "Waackers" to China for two months under the direction of Kumari Suraj. He became fluent in the phunk style of dance called waacking and came back to LA with a new level of confidence in performing and auditioning. He started to work on projects with artists, Jennifer Lopez, Amber Rose, Pharell, and freestyled in an international commercial for Puma. William was hired to dance on GLEE in the episode "Diva" and had the honor of working with one of his biggest idols, Miss Prissy (the queen of Krump).
After three years in Los Angeles William desired to look within and find the source of his movement. After going to a spiritual festival called Symbiosis he began this journey. William has become very intentional with all of his projects. He thrives to tell a story with all of his creations and present humans the opportunity to look within. He integrates all of the disciplines of dance he has absorbed over the years- African, House, Contemporary, Waacking, Popping, and the elements of the earth. Returning to the Pacific Northwest he has had the privilege of choreographing for the Jefferson Dancers. He is still on his life long journey of discovering his movement and sharing it with the world.
Miguel Mendez - Full Moon Forecast
Miguel Mendez, also known as the “Plant Yogi Chef”, is known both in South and North America for his active role as wellness coach, counselor, healer and astrologer. His expansive knowledge integrates plant medicine, yoga, Ayurveda, astrology and traditional chinese Medicine.
Miguel lives in New York City where he studies and lives a path of conscious transformation, spirituality and wellness. His offerings and teachings share from the passion of his heart. He is a strong believer that by sharing and inspiring this world we will evolve into more conscious and peaceful environments. His astrology classes are full of good humor, metaphors and endless smiles.
Miguel Mendez, also known as the “Plant Yogi Chef”, is known both in South and North America for his active role as wellness coach, counselor, healer and astrologer. His expansive knowledge integrates plant medicine, yoga, Ayurveda, astrology and traditional chinese Medicine.
Miguel lives in New York City where he studies and lives a path of conscious transformation, spirituality and wellness. His offerings and teachings share from the passion of his heart. He is a strong believer that by sharing and inspiring this world we will evolve into more conscious and peaceful environments. His astrology classes are full of good humor, metaphors and endless smiles.