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Acro Martial Arts Meets House Dance

Vince

Saturday, 1pm @ The Pavilion

This class is a fusion of the relatively young sub-culture of Martial Arts Tricking and House Dance. Get ready to from being airborne to caressing the ground all within a soulful groove.

This class seeks to unite two disparate forms. Martial Arts Tricking is a acrobatic sport and art form that took form in the 90s; it consists of jump kicks, aerial flips and twists. It is inspired by the acrobatic traditions of tae kwon do, kung fu and capoeira, and it even takes on influence from hip hop and skating culture. House dance has taken on many forms since the 1970s.

This class will concentrate on trends that emerged from New York's club scene in the early 90s. Participants will learn a variety of manuevers that suit their tastes and bodies. We will perform as ensemble and offer solo expressions of the knowledge gained in the class. A powerful relationship between the groove and our bodies will be cultivated.

Biography

Vince has been practicing Martial Arts and Dance for over 15 years. He has toured internationally as a performer and educator in both practices, working with companies like Rennie Harris Puremovement.  He has produced multiple performances in the Philadelphia area. Vince's ongoing mission is to encourage people to deepen their relationships with their bodies.